The Theory of Second Language Development for International Students

Autor/in	Liu, Wei
Titel	The Theory of Second Language Development for International Students
Quelle	In: Journal for Multicultural Education, 17 (2023) 3, S.367-378 (12 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2053-535X
DOI	10.1108/JME-08-2022-0106
Schlagwörter	Second Language Learning; Language Acquisition; Foreign Students; Learning Theories; Language Research; International Education; Systems Approach; Communication (Thought Transfer); Communicative Competence (Languages); Linguistic Input; Student Attitudes; Student Motivation; Self Determination; Success + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Zweitsprachenerwerb; Sprachaneignung; Spracherwerb; Learning theory; Lerntheorie; Sprachforschung; Internationale Erziehung; Systemischer Ansatz; Communication; thought; Kommunikation; Gedanke; Communicative competence; Languages; Kommunikative Kompetenz; Sprache; Sprachbildung; Schülerverhalten; Schulische Motivation; Selbstbestimmung; Erfolg
Abstract	Purpose: Drawing on diverse findings in Second Language Acquisition (SLA) and Language Teaching research, but centering on the unique needs and contexts of international students in post-secondary education, this paper aims to develop a working theory of international students' continued language development. Design/methodology/approach: As a critical review, the paper focuses on the most relevant concepts that have important bearings on the research topic, such as attitude, motivation and willingness to communicate; the age and biological factor, namely, the critical period for SLA; the learning environment and methodological factors, such as the input hypothesis; and finally, the larger sociocultural factor, i.e. Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory of student development. Findings: This paper has developed a comprehensive theory of second language development for international students by synthesizing all relevant research findings in SLA and language teaching research. Research limitations/implications: Linguistic factors, i.e. how students' different first languages impact their pace and difficulty in learning a second language, though important, are not included in this paper. Practical implications: The paper can better inform international students, faculty members, support staff and even members of the larger community about the attributions, the processes and the possible outcomes of second language development for international students. Originality/value: Second language development is an immensely important part of international students' international education journey. But currently, there is no comprehensive and coherent understanding of this issue among stakeholders of international student success. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01