Cross-Linguistic Transfer of Writing Strategies

Interactions between Foreign Language and First Language Classrooms

Karen Forbes

• Publisher: Multilingual Matters
• Year: 2020
• Print ISBN: 9781788929745
• eBook ISBN: 9781788929769
• Topic: Personal Development
• Subtopic: Linguistics

In the context of increasingly multilingual global educational settings, this book provides a timely exploration of the phenomenon of cross-linguistic transfer of writing strategies (in particular, transfer from the foreign language to the first language) and presents a compelling case for a multilingual approach to writing pedagogy. The book presents evidence from a classroom-based intervention study conducted in a secondary school in England on cross-linguistic strategy transfer. It suggests that even beginner or low proficiency foreign language learners can develop effective skills and strategies in the foreign language classroom which can also positively influence writing in other languages, including their first language. This book ultimately encourages more joined-up, cross-curricular, cross-linguistic thinking related to language in schools by exploring the potential for collaboration between languages teachers.

Table of contents

• Cover-Page
• Half-Title
• Series
• Title
• Copyright
• Contents
• Acknowledgements
• 1. Introduction
• 2. The Position of First Language and Foreign Language Learning in Schools
• 3. An Overview of Strategy Research and the Role of Language Learning Strategy Instruction
• 4. Considerations for Researching the Effects of a Cross-Linguistic Intervention of Language Learning Strategy Instruction
• 5. Teaching for Transfer: Developing a Cross-Linguistic Approach to Language Learning Strategy Instruction
• 6. An In-Depth Exploration of Patterns of Strategy Development in Foreign Language and First Language Writing
• 7. Exploring the Cross-Linguistic Transfer of Strategies
• 8. Negotiating Language Learning Strategy Instruction: Individual Trajectories
• 9. The Role of Learners’ Individual Differences
• 10. Reflecting Back and Looking Forward: Implications and Conclusions
• Appendix A: Student Questionnaire
• Appendix B: Writing Strategy Task Sheet (Carissa, German Task 2)
• References
• Subject Index
• Author Index