Language Awareness Research: Where We Are Now

Autor/in	Svalberg, Agneta M-L.
Titel	Language Awareness Research: Where We Are Now
Quelle	In: Language Awareness, 25 (2016) 1-2, S.4-16 (13 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0965-8416
DOI	10.1080/09658416.2015.1122027
Schlagwörter	Metalinguistics; Language Research; Multilingualism; Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; Economic Factors; Language Skills; Employment Potential; Foreign Countries; English (Second Language); Language Role; Teaching Methods; Grammar; Professional Associations; Global Education; United Kingdom + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Metalanguage; Metasprache; Sprachforschung; Mehrsprachigkeit; Multilingualismus; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Ökonomischer Faktor; Language skill; Sprachkompetenz; Arbeitsmarktbezogene Qualifikation; Beschäftigungsfähigkeit; Ausland; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Grammatik; Globales Lernen; Großbritannien
Abstract	This paper outlines the context in which Language Awareness (LA) research is currently situated and where it might be going. The starting point is Eric Hawkins's vision (40 years ago) of LA as a bridge between school subjects and, in wider society, between people of different backgrounds and languages. Although considerable progress has been made in language education, this vision remains very relevant in today's society, characterised by large population movements and economic instability. In the UK, there is a mismatch between the multilingualism of communities with roots outside the UK and the shortage of foreign language skills sought by employers. Globally, English as a foreign language dominates, especially in higher education. Against this background, the paper reflects on LA research in the last four years; the topic areas which are most commonly addressed, the languages targeted, and the context in which research is taking place. It is noted that a complex dynamic systems world view is evident in much of current LA research, and discusses some of the implications. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01