基本説明
This book is a significant contribution to an under-studied aspect of SLA research, namely the acquisition of sociolinguistic variation by immersion students who have learnt their second language primarily in an educational context. The student's mastery of sociolinguistic competence is measured in relation to a range of phonetic, lexical and grammatical variants and to the factors that influence such mastery.
Full Description
This book reports the findings of an extensive research project on the acquisition of the native norms of spoken French variation by French immersion students who have learnt their second language primarily in an educational context. The project focused on a range of phonetic, lexical and grammatical sociolinguistic variants documented in studies of contemporary first language varieties of spoken French, and assessed the extent to which the students master the linguistic and extra-linguistic factors which govern variant choice. The book also discusses pedagogical strategies to improve the students' mastery of spoken French variation. The book represents an important contribution to an under-researched aspect of advanced Second Language Acquisition in an institutional setting.
Contents
Ch. 1 Introduction
Ch. 2 Methodology
Ch. 3 Findings of L1 Studies
Ch. 4 Results
Ch. 5 The Potential Benefits of Increased Fl1 Input in an Educational Context
Ch. 6 Conclusion
Appendix A: Semi-directed taped interview schedule—including reading passages
Appendix B: Student questionnaire survey
Appendix C: Objectives of the Ontario Ministry of Education concerning the development of sociolinguistic competence by secondary school French immersion students
Appendix D: Results of the GoldVarb analyses of the sociolinguistic variables focused upon in the current research
