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Stimulating Student Interest in Language Learning: Theory, Research and Practice
Tan Bee Tin
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Description for Stimulating Student Interest in Language Learning: Theory, Research and Practice
Hardback. Num Pages: 342 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: CFD; CJ; JNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 161 x 254 x 24. Weight in Grams: 554.
This book explores the issues and concerns many language teachers have in not just helping able students to learn a foreign or second language but more importantly how to get reluctant learners to become interested in language learning. Tin proposes `interest' as an important construct that requires investigation if we are to understand second language learning experiences in a modern globalised world. The book offers both theoretical explorations and empirical findings arising from the author's own research in the field. Chapters demonstrate how various theoretical and empirical findings can be applied to practice so as to raise the awareness of ... Read more
This book explores the issues and concerns many language teachers have in not just helping able students to learn a foreign or second language but more importantly how to get reluctant learners to become interested in language learning. Tin proposes `interest' as an important construct that requires investigation if we are to understand second language learning experiences in a modern globalised world. The book offers both theoretical explorations and empirical findings arising from the author's own research in the field. Chapters demonstrate how various theoretical and empirical findings can be applied to practice so as to raise the awareness of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
553g
Number of Pages
329
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781137340412
SKU
V9781137340412
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Tan Bee Tin
Tan Bee Tin started her career as an English language teacher in Myanmar/Burma. She has widely published in international journals (e.g. Applied Linguistics, Language Teaching Research, ELT Journal), focusing on language learning and teaching in peripheral contexts and the role of interest and creativity in language learning and teaching.
Reviews for Stimulating Student Interest in Language Learning: Theory, Research and Practice
The book is a monograph based on a longitudinal qualitative study investigating student interest in institutional language learning. I believe the book will be most relevant to graduate students and researchers. ... The major strength of this book I believe is that it applies theorizing from areas other than language learning to investigate interest in language learning. ... I believe ... Read more