Second Language Identities by David Block
This book examines how identity is an issue in different second-language-learning contexts. It begins with a detailed presentation of what has become a popular approach to identity in the social sciences (including applied linguistics) today, one that is inspired by poststructuralist thought and is associated with the work of authors such as Antony Giddens, Zygmunt Bauman, Chris Weedon, Judith Butler and Stuart Hall. It then examines how in early SLA research, identity was an issue lurking in the wings, but not coming to the centre stage. Moving to the present, the book details recent research focusing on identity in three distinct language-learning contexts: adult migration; foreign-language classrooms; and study-abroad programmes. The book concludes with a critique of current research focusing on identity in language learning, offering suggestions for future research. David Block is Senior Lecturer in Languages at the Institute of Education, University of London.
The first edition of David Block's Second Language Identities was deemed a remarkable piece of work [in 2007], and its content is as relevant now as it was eight years ago.. I highly recommend it. * TESOLANZ Journal *
David Block provides a concise and readable survey... the book is clearly written and well-structured throughout, with the key arguments summarised concisely at the end of each chapter, a comprehensive index and an admirably short and clear list of abbreviations. It would certainly be of use to dip into on ESOL teacher training courses and for anyone interested in the wider aspects of language learning. -- Mary Simpson * Language Issues *
Second Language Identities is a remarkable book that traces research interest in second language identities from the 1960s to the present. Drawing on a wide range of social science theory, David Block brings an insightful analysis to seminal studies of adult migrants, foreign language learners, and study abroad students. A timely work that makes an outstanding contribution to a burgeoning field of inquiry. * Bonny Norton, Professor and Distinguished University Scholar, University of British Columbia, Canada. *
David Block provides a concise and readable survey... the book is clearly written and well-structured throughout, with the key arguments summarised concisely at the end of each chapter, a comprehensive index and an admirably short and clear list of abbreviations. It would certainly be of use to dip into on ESOL teacher training courses and for anyone interested in the wider aspects of language learning. -- Mary Simpson * Language Issues *
Second Language Identities is a remarkable book that traces research interest in second language identities from the 1960s to the present. Drawing on a wide range of social science theory, David Block brings an insightful analysis to seminal studies of adult migrants, foreign language learners, and study abroad students. A timely work that makes an outstanding contribution to a burgeoning field of inquiry. * Bonny Norton, Professor and Distinguished University Scholar, University of British Columbia, Canada. *
David Block is ICREA Research Professor in Sociolinguistics at the University of Lleida, Spain
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| ISBN 13 | 9781472526045 |
| ISBN 10 | 147252604X |
| Title | Second Language Identities |
| Author | David Block |
| Series | Bloomsbury Classics In Linguistics |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2014-07-31 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
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