Study Abroad and Second Language Use: Constructing the Self

By Valerie A. Pellegrino Aveni

Book Overview

Limitations in linguistic and cultural knowledge make self-presentation a more difficult task when we interact in a new language in a foreign country. This volume explores the problems faced by language students embarking on study abroad programs by considering factors that complicate self-presentation and how students overcome them. The book's insight makes it an invaluable resource for professionals in second language acquisition, and for teachers and students preparing for study abroad.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521534941
• ISBN13: 9780521534949
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.0"