e English homework help

e English homework help. Chapter 9 Reading Guide Answer Sheet

  1. Define variability (p. 327) in your own words. Based on this definition, provide an example of variability in your L1 and your L2.

 

  1. In your own words, define Type I and Type II variation. How are they different? Provide an example of Type I and Type II variation in your L2.

 

  1. Type II variation: Example study
  • What were the linguistic factors examined in Bayley’s (1996) study?

 

  • What were the social factors examined in Bayley’s study?

 

  • Based on Bayley’s findings, would you say that the learners had fully acquired word-final [t]/[d] deletion in English? Why or why not?

 

  1. Review the main argument or focus of Language Socialization Theory (pp. 333-334). After reviewing, explain in your own words. How do you think this theory could be useful for understanding L2 learning?

 

  1. Second Language Socialization: Example study
    In the video, a PhD candidate presented his research on L2 socialization in online role-playing video games. Answer the following questions based on the video:
  • What was the main goal of the study?

 

  • How many participants were in his study?

 

  • Who was the focal participant and what did the researcher share about this participant?

 

  • What did the researcher analyze? (What kind of data did he analyze?)

 

  • Briefly summarize the researcher’s main findings.

 

  1. Define identity (pp. 355-356) in your own words. Why do you think this concept is useful and/or important for understanding L2 learning?

 

  1. Watch the video interview with Bonny Norton and answer the following questions:
  • How are language and identity connected?

 

  • How are language and identity connected to teaching languages?

 

  • How do the interviewer and Bonny Norton connect language, identity, and policies about language?

 

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