Appraisal Systems in L2 vs. L3 Learning Experiences

Autor/in	Gabrys-Barker, Danuta
Titel	Appraisal Systems in L2 vs. L3 Learning Experiences
Quelle	In: International Journal of Multilingualism, 8 (2011) 2, S.81-97 (17 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1479-0718
Schlagwörter	Multilingualism; Learning Processes; Learning Experience; Second Language Learning; Language Usage; Classification; Questionnaires; Comparative Analysis; Coping; College Students; Stress Variables; Student Attitudes + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Mehrsprachigkeit; Multilingualismus; Learning process; Lernprozess; Lernerfahrung; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Sprachgebrauch; Classification system; Klassifikation; Klassifikationssystem; Fragebogen; Bewältigung; Collegestudent; Schülerverhalten
Abstract	This article offers a comment on the ways multilingual language users perceive their L2 and L3 learning experiences at the level of appraisals, that is, variables that "assign value to current stimuli based on past experience". In the theoretical part of the article the concept of appraisals is introduced and briefly outlined from the different perspectives of different existing taxonomies. Also a tool for measuring appraisal systems, the Geneva Appraisal Questionnaire (GAQ), is discussed in respect of its content and structure. This paper aims to compare experiences and factors involved in the development of L2 vs. L3 in two groups of multilinguals, as seen in their meaningful learning-related episodes (Group 1) and open-ended retrospective comments (Group 2). The comments are made in relation to appraisal values such as novelty, intrinsic pleasantness, coping potential and compatibility with norms and their significance in L2 vs. L3 learning processes, as expressed by the subjects in their responses to the GAQ categories (stimulus evaluation checks) and reflections. (Contains 7 tables.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10