Storytelling in Multilingual Interaction: A Conversation Analysis Perspective

This book combines the study of conversation analysis (CA) with storytelling in multilingual contexts to examine how multilingual speakers converse and manage various aspects of storytelling and how they accomplish a wide range of actions through storytelling in classroom and everyday settings. It is designed for pre-service and in-service second or foreign language teachers, students of applied linguistics, and scholars interested in storytelling and explores the cross-linguistic nature of generic interactional practices, sheds light on the nature of translanguaging and learner language, and provides insights into teacher practices on managing classroom storytelling.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 236 pages
Publication date: 02 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Scholars from a wide range of academic disciplines are deeply interested in storytelling, which is a crucial component of social interaction. This volume brings together the study of conversation analysis (CA) with storytelling in multilingual contexts to explore how multilingual speakers engage in storytelling and manage various aspects of it. It also examines how storytelling enables them to perform a wide range of actions in classroom and everyday settings.

This book is a groundbreaking, book-length exploration of storytelling in multilingual contexts. It contributes to expanding the foundational conversation analytic literature on storytelling and further defining the nature of second language (L2) interactional competence. This volume is designed for pre-service and in-service second or foreign language teachers, students of applied linguistics, and scholars interested in storytelling.

It delves into the cross-linguistic nature of generic interactional practices, sheds light on the concept of translanguaging and learner language, and offers valuable insights into teacher practices for managing classroom storytelling. By combining the study of CA with storytelling in multilingual contexts, this volume provides a comprehensive understanding of the complex dynamics involved in storytelling across languages and cultures. It offers valuable insights for educators, researchers, and practitioners working in the field of language learning and teaching.

Weight: 360g
Dimension: 151 x 227 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367139247