Study abroad and second language use: constructing the self
Auteur :
Pellegrino Aveni, Valerie A.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521827669
Date de publication :
10 mars 2005
Dimensions :
23,6 x 15,8 x 2,2 cm
Poids :
442 g
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.