Study abroad and second language use: constructing the self
Auteur :
Pellegrino Aveni, Valerie A.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521534949
Date de publication :
10 mars 2005
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,1 cm
Poids :
280 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
When 'study abroad' students interact in a foreign language and a new country, limitations in linguistic and cultural knowledge make it difficult for them to portray their personalities to others. This book explores the factors that complicate self-presentation in a study abroad context, and shows students how to overcome these.