Shannon Sauro – författare

Fanfiction and Fan Practices for Language Learning and Teaching explores fan fiction as a tool for language learning, harnessing fans' enthusiasm and creativity while engaging in practices such as fanfiction writing, fan translation, and fanart in another language.The book bridges theory and practice by highlighting three case studies demonstrating the varied ways in which fans, including the author herself, learn English and other languages as a second or foreign language. First, Sauro presents the case of a Sherlock Holmes fan engaging in “spoiling”, the practice of gathering and sharing information within fan networks. Second, the book offers a scoping review of existing research to trace which fan practices have been investigated for learning which languages. Finally, the author evaluates The Fanfiction Project, involving the use of fanfiction to support language and literary learning as part of a university-level English course. This wide array of empirical evidence comes together in a clear teaching guide that offers replicable methods and teaching materials for educators interested in using fanfiction to develop language and literacy skills in the classroom.This groundbreaking book is essential reading for students and researchers in fan studies, media studies, applied linguistics, TEFL and language learning.

Fanfiction and Fan Practices for Language Learning and Teaching explores fan fiction as a tool for language learning, harnessing fans' enthusiasm and creativity while engaging in practices such as fanfiction writing, fan translation, and fanart in another language.The book bridges theory and practice by highlighting three case studies demonstrating the varied ways in which fans, including the author herself, learn English and other languages as a second or foreign language. First, Sauro presents the case of a Sherlock Holmes fan engaging in “spoiling”, the practice of gathering and sharing information within fan networks. Second, the book offers a scoping review of existing research to trace which fan practices have been investigated for learning which languages. Finally, the author evaluates The Fanfiction Project, involving the use of fanfiction to support language and literary learning as part of a university-level English course. This wide array of empirical evidence comes together in a clear teaching guide that offers replicable methods and teaching materials for educators interested in using fanfiction to develop language and literacy skills in the classroom.This groundbreaking book is essential reading for students and researchers in fan studies, media studies, applied linguistics, TEFL and language learning.

The Handbook of Technology and Second Language Teaching and Learning presents a comprehensive exploration of the impact of technology on the field of second language learning.The rapidly evolving language-technology interface has propelled dramatic changes in, and increased opportunities for, second language teaching and learning.  Its influence has been felt no less keenly in the approaches and methods of assessing learners' language and researching language teaching and learning.Contributions from a team of international scholars make up the Handbook consisting of four parts: language teaching and learning through technology; the technology-pedagogy interface; technology for L2 assessment; and research and development of technology for language learning. It considers how technology assists in all areas of language development, the emergence of pedagogy at the intersection of language and technology, technology in language assessment, and major research issues in research and development of technologies for language learning. It covers all aspects of language including grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, speaking, pragmatics, and intercultural learning, as well as new pedagogical and assessment approaches, and new ways of conceiving and conducting research and development. The Handbook of Technology and Second Language Teaching and Learning demonstrates the extensive, multifaceted implications of technology for language teachers, learners, materials-developers, and researchers.

The Handbook of Technology and Second Language Teaching and Learning presents a comprehensive exploration of the impact of technology on the field of second language learning.The rapidly evolving language-technology interface has propelled dramatic changes in, and increased opportunities for, second language teaching and learning.  Its influence has been felt no less keenly in the approaches and methods of assessing learners' language and researching language teaching and learning.Contributions from a team of international scholars make up the Handbook consisting of four parts: language teaching and learning through technology; the technology-pedagogy interface; technology for L2 assessment; and research and development of technology for language learning. It considers how technology assists in all areas of language development, the emergence of pedagogy at the intersection of language and technology, technology in language assessment, and major research issues in research and development of technologies for language learning. It covers all aspects of language including grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, speaking, pragmatics, and intercultural learning, as well as new pedagogical and assessment approaches, and new ways of conceiving and conducting research and development. The Handbook of Technology and Second Language Teaching and Learning demonstrates the extensive, multifaceted implications of technology for language teachers, learners, materials-developers, and researchers.