Second Language-Mediated Personal Competence

Phil Benson; Gary Barkhuizen; Peter Bodycott; Jill Brown

doi:10.1057/9781137029423_6

Second Language-Mediated Personal Competence

Phil Benson, Gary Barkhuizen, Peter Bodycott, Jill Brown

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Second language-mediated personal competence is the third dimension of our model of second language identity development. In this chapter we discuss two narratives that we believe illustrate how personal development in study abroad can be mediated through second language use. BC and Daisy both went overseas in order to gain educational qualifications: BC to study for a Bachelor’s degree in New Zealand, and Daisy to study for a Master’s degree in the United Kingdom. Daisy’s story takes us through to the completion of her degree, while BC’s takes us to the end of his first year in New Zealand. As you read their stories, consider the questions below:
What were BC and Daisy’s goals for language and personal development?

What developments can be observed in their
Personal independence?

Intercultural competence?

Academic competence?

What roles did their use of English play in these developments?

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Second Language Identity in Narratives of Study Abroad
Place of Publication	United Kingdom
Publisher	Palgrave Macmillan
Chapter	6
Pages	90-107
Number of pages	18
ISBN (Electronic)	9781137029423
ISBN (Print)	9781349440153
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137029423_6
Publication status	Published - 30 Aug 2013
Externally published	Yes

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Name	Second Language Identity in Narratives of Study Abroad

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