Developing Interactional Competence in a Japanese Study Abroad Context

by Naoko Taguchi

2021-01-06 00:34:12

In the process of second language acquisition, the ability to interact effectively is critical. But what does it mean to be interactively competent? This book addresses this question by presenting research on the development of interactional competen... Read more
In the process of second language acquisition, the ability to interact effectively is critical. But what does it mean to be interactively competent? This book addresses this question by presenting research on the development of interactional competence among learners of Japanese as a second language. Qualitative data collected on learners studying abroad in Japan is evaluated to explain changes in their interactional competence and provides specific insights into the learning of Japanese. The situated analysis of multiple data sets generates meaningful interpretations of the development of interactional competence in the development of interactional competence and the learner-specific factors that shape developmental trajectories. Moreover, the context of the research provides insights into the types of learning resources and experiences that study abroad provides to assist learners'' in their progress towards becoming a competent speaker in the target community. Less

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File size9.26 X 6.1 X 0.41 in
Print pages184
PublisherMultilingual Matters
Publication date June 2, 2015
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9781783093717
Naoko Taguchi is Professor in the Modern Languages Department at Carnegie Mellon University, USA.  She is the co-editor of Journal of Applied Pragmatics and serves/has served on the editorial boa...

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