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Simon Coffey – Modern Language Journal, 2025
Guided by Foucault's concept of "discursive formations," the study reported here draws on primary archival and secondary source material to examine how French has been discursively shaped in England and in relation to English. Unpacking sociohistorical constructions of sameness--difference offers a productive frame to explore ideological…
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Social Attitudes, Language Attitudes, French
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Nermin Cantas – Modern Language Journal, 2024
Heritage language (HL) learning is often facilitated by consistent exposure to the HL in family language policy (FLP). However, when children develop a preference for the majority language, family members may negotiate their use of both languages to establish a stronger emotional bond with their children while providing rich HL input. This article…
Descriptors: Family Relationship, Native Language, Language Usage, Second Language Learning
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Tripp Strawbridge – Modern Language Journal, 2025
Study abroad (SA) is touted for providing language learners with regular exposure to a second language (L2) in naturalistic settings. However, few studies have examined how interaction occurs in situ. This study analyzed 13 hours of naturalistic dyadic conversations self-recorded by 15 US-based undergraduate sojourners studying abroad for one…
Descriptors: Native Speakers, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Intercultural Communication