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Adult Minority Language Learning

Adult Minority Language Learning Motivation, Identity and Target Variety - Second Language Acquisition

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This book examines the role of affective variables in the process of learning a minority language. It presents a comprehensive account of how adult learners' attitude, motivation and identity are related to their awareness of, and commitment to, different dialects and varieties as target speech models. These issues are examined in the context of Irish, a minority language which does not have a standard spoken variety and where the vast majority of learners have no regular contact with native speakers. Using a mixed methods research approach, this study explores the relationships that exist between, on the one hand, learners' attitudes towards the three main traditional dialects of Irish and non-traditional second language varieties, and on the other, their motivation and self-concept as second language learners.

Book information

ISBN: 9781788926546
Publisher: Channel View Publications
Imprint: Multilingual Matters
Pub date:
DEWEY: 491.6280071
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 272
Weight: 420g
Height: 156mm
Width: 235mm
Spine width: 19mm