The oral-written connection in the learning of second/foreign languages

MEETING DESCRIPTION

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This conference will focus on exploring the language learning potential of collaborative dialogue in the learning of a second/foreign language. Research on second language acquisition has shown that collaboration among learners is a crucial source of learning as learners interact to create meaning and co-construct knowledge (Storch, 2016; Swain, 2006). Further research is needed, though, on the impact of speaking during task completion and more target-like language use in writing with a specific group of learners: young learners (8-16). This research would go in line with recent calls within Task-based language teaching (TBLT) a more integrative agenda that considers oral and written modes (Gilabert et al., 2016).

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PLENARY SPEAKERS

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Prof. John Bitchener (Auckland University of Technology)

Prof. Judith Kormos (Lancaster University)

Prof. Rosa Manchón (Universidad de Murcia)

Prof. Neomy Storch (The University of Melbourne)

Prof. Parvaneh Tavakoli (University of Reading)