Identity and Language Learning

by Bonny Norton

This study looks at the process of learning a second language and in particular how changing identities of the learner effect this process. Bonny Norton considers how can language teachers can address the complex histories of language learners by integrating research, theory, and classroom practice.

Genres: Linguistics, Canada

200 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Francis · Rating 3 out of 5]

For a class presentation. I finished it, and we did awesome on our presentation, but overall I wasn't the biggest fan of the study itself. Kind of one sided--for a book that says it's about "gender," the study only had women. How can you broadly generalize that to male experiences in language learner, too without any male voices in your research? But oh well, could have read one of the other three books on the list that sounded way more boring than this one haha.

[Ted Graham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Agreat book of case studies on the development of second language learning. A need to read for anyone interested in the education of ELLs.