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Record Nr.

UNINA9910781878203321

Titolo

Learning-to-write and writing-to-learn in an additional language [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Rosa M. Manchón

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Amsterdam ; ; Philadelphia, : J. Benjamins Pub. Co., c2011

ISBN

1-283-28672-6

9786613286727

90-272-8483-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (276 p.)

Collana

Language learning & language teaching, , 1569-9471 ; ; v. 31

Altri autori (Persone)

ManchónRosa

Disciplina

418.0071

Soggetti

Second language acquisition

Language and languages - Study and teaching

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Learning-to-write and writing-to-learn : mapping the terrain -- pt. 2. Learning-to-write and writing-to-learn : research insights.

Sommario/riassunto

This book is a pioneer attempt to bridge the gap between the fields of second language acquisition (SLA) and second and foreign language (L2) writing. Its ultimate aim is to advance our understanding of written language learning by compiling a collection of theoretical meta-reflections and empirical studies that shed new light on two crucial dimensions of the theory and research in the field: first, the manner in which L2 users learn to express themselves in writing (the learning-to-write dimension), and, second, the manner in which the engagement in written output practice can contribute to d