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Plurilingual Awareness and Intercomprehension in the Professional Knowledge and Identity Development of Language Student Teachers
- Source :
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International Journal of Multilingualism . Aug 2009 6(3):313-329. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- The study reported in this article is part of a research project which intended to attain a more comprehensive understanding of the growth and transformations of the professional identity and knowledge of a group of four future language teachers, as they expanded their awareness about plurilingualism and intercomprehension. Based on a central question: Are the student teachers able to develop a different self-image as language teachers based on a plurilingual conception of language teaching? Phase 1 of the research project focused on the language student teachers' professional discourse. The developing representations about plurilingualism, intercomprehension and themselves as language teachers were analysed. The conclusions helped to conceptualise Phase 2 of the project and reflect upon the Language Didactics curriculum. (Contains 5 notes.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1479-0718
- Volume :
- 6
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- International Journal of Multilingualism
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ857338
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/14790710902981157