The Professional Lives of Language Study Abroad Alumni: A Mixed Methods Investigation

Kinginger, Prof. Celeste

ISBN 10: 1800412495 / ISBN 13: 9781800412491

Editore: Multilingual Matters, 2023

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Riassunto:

This book investigates the impact of language learning and study abroad on the career options and choices of US-based alumni of all ages. It reports on the results of a mixed-methods study which used both an extensive nationwide survey and qualitative life history interviews with 54 participants systematically selected to represent a broad range of backgrounds and professions. International education experiences are shown to exert considerable influence on the aspirations and career paths of individuals in a wide variety of fields (e.g. education, healthcare, business, government service). The long-term benefits of language study are illustrated both in narratives from individuals whose work requires proficiency beyond English and from participant comments on improvement in their use of English for international communication. The book will be of relevance to a wide audience of international education professionals in addition to researchers and students in applied linguistics and language education.

Informazioni sull'autore:

Celeste Kinginger is Professor of Applied Linguistics, Penn State University, USA. She has published widely on social and cultural aspects of study abroad. Her research focuses on language learning in study abroad, Vygotskian cultural-historical theory and L2 pragmatics.

Jingyuan Zhuang is affiliated with the Department of Applied Linguistics, Penn State University, USA. Her research interests include second language acquisition, study abroad and research methodology.

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Titolo: The Professional Lives of Language Study ...
Casa editrice: Multilingual Matters
Data di pubblicazione: 2023
Legatura: Brossura
Condizione: new