Willingness to Communicate in Instructed Second Language Acquisition

Combining a Macro- and Micro-Perspective

AvAnna Mystkowska-Wiertelak,Mirosław Pawlak

Inbunden, Engelska, 2017

Del 110 i serien Second Language Acquisition

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Beskrivning

This book offers a comprehensive account of individual differences variables as well as contextual factors that impinge on second language learners’ willingness to communicate (WTC). Firstly, it adopts a macro-perspective on WTC, which entails an attempt to identify variables that are related to WTC, taking into account the specificity of the Polish higher education setting. Secondly, it embraces a micro-perspective on WTC, striving to pinpoint the individual and contextual influences on levels of WTC in the course of regularly-scheduled, naturally-occurring English classes, as well as to capture the dynamic nature of WTC during such classes. Together, these perspectives bring the reader closer to understanding the mechanisms underlying WTC in specific contexts, thereby providing a basis for recommendations for classroom practice that could translate into learners’ success. It will be of interest to second language acquisition researchers and students, as well as to methodologists and materials writers who can use the research findings to improve the practice of teaching and learning speaking in the language classroom.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2017-02-17
Mått:156 x 234 x 19 mm
Vikt:525 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Second Language Acquisition
Antal sidor:231
Förlag:Channel View Publications Ltd
ISBN:9781783097166

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Anna Mystkowska-Wiertelak is Assistant Professor at Adam Mickiewicz University in Kalisz, Poland and at the State University of Applied Sciences in Konin, Poland. Her research interests include individual differences, motivation, willingness to communicate and language learning strategies.Mirosław Pawlak is Professor at Adam Mickiewicz University in Kalisz, Poland and at the State University of Applied Sciences in Konin, Poland. His research interests include form-focused instruction, corrective feedback, individual learner differences and language learning strategies.

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This is an engaging, data-rich and well-crafted study of Polish students’ willingness to communicate in English. The integration of macro and micro perspectives enables its in-depth portrayal of the trait-like and situational features of WTC. With the revelation of nuanced changes in WTC in naturally-occurring classes, this book exemplifies a valuable dynamic perspective in L2 WTC research.

Innehållsförteckning

IntroductionPart One: Overview of Theoretical, Methodological and Empirical IssuesChapter 1: Definitions and Evolution of the ConceptChapter 2: Methodology of Empirical Investigations into L2 WTCChapter 3: Empirical Investigations of L2 WTC AntecedentsPart Two: Exploring WTC Antecedents in a Foreign Language Context: A Macro-perspectiveChapter 4: The Rationale for and Design of the StudyChapter 5: Findings of the StudyChapter 6: Discussion of the FindingsPart Three: Investigating WTC in the Course of Speaking Classes: A Micro-perspectiveChapter 7: The Rationale for and Design of the StudyChapter 8: Findings of the StudyChapter 9: Discussion of the FindingsConclusions, Implications and Directions for Future Research