On the Theoretical Framework for Second Language Learning Ethnography : With Special Reference to Learning to Speak English in a Training Camp Setting (<Special Issue> Educational Technology Research on Second Language Learning and its Assistance)

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  • 第二言語学習のエスノグラフィの理論的枠組み : 英語合宿における英語学習を一事例として(<特集>第二言語学習とその支援に関する教育工学研究)
  • 第二言語学習のエスノグラフィの理論的枠組み--英語合宿における英語学習を一事例として
  • ダイ2 ゲンゴ ガクシュウ ノ エスノグラフィ ノ リロンテキ ワクグミ エイゴ ガッシュク ニ オケル エイゴ ガクシュウ オ イチジレイ ト シテ

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The goal of this paper is to build a theoretical framework to ethnographically study Japanese university-level students' English language learning in a camp setting, based on literature review. The English language training camp is an informal voluntary gathering aimed at learning to speak English, with undergraduate TAs organizing and participants participating. The conceptualization of language learning as learning of culture in the target language provides a framework within which to view the course of learning trajectory of learners in a holistic manner. Further, language learning viewed as part of socialization process informs this inquiry, since learning to speak second language inevitably entails becoming a member in a speech community. Another useful theoretical position is that of communities of practice which allows to view such a training camp as a community of learning to speak English with language viewed as one of the most important resources speakers can use to get things done, and to do things in collaboration. We also suggest relevance of such a study to second language learning in the age of computer network.

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