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Record Nr.

UNINA9910806125003321

Autore

Pasfield-Neofitou Sarah E

Titolo

Online communication in a second language : social interaction, language use, and learning Japanese / / Sarah E. Pasfield-Neofitou

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Bristol ; ; Buffalo, : Multilingual Matters, 2012

ISBN

1-84769-827-1

1-283-60857-X

9786613921024

1-84769-826-3

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (248 p.)

Collana

Multilingual matters ; ; 66

Disciplina

495.6/8007

Soggetti

Internet in education

Japanese language - Computer-assisted instruction for foreign speakers

Japanese language - Social aspects

Japanese language - Study and teaching - Foreign speakers

Online social networks

Web-based instruction - Social aspects

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

Front matter -- Contents -- Tables and Figures -- Acknowledgements -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Learner Backgrounds and Online L2 Networks -- 3. Social Settings of Situated CMC Use -- 4. Features of CMC Use -- 5. Use of Contextual Resources and SLA Opportunities -- 6. Conclusion -- References -- Index

Sommario/riassunto

Online Communication in a Second Language examines the use of social computer mediated communication (CMC) with speakers of Japanese via longitudinal case studies of up to four years. Through the analysis of over 2000 blogs, emails, videos, messages, games, and websites, in addition to interviews with learners and their online contacts, the book explores language use and acquisition via contextual resources, repair, and peer feedback. The book provides insight into relationships online, and the influence of perceived 'ownership' of online spaces by specific cultural or linguistic groups. It



not only increases our understanding of online interaction in a second language, but CMC in general. Based on empirical evidence, the study challenges traditional categorisations of CMC mediums, and provides important insights relating to turn-taking, code-switching, and language management online.