The Role of Dissonance and Harmony in one L2 Learner’s Identity Development during a Language Camp Experience Abroad

Volume: 3 Number: 2 July 14, 2016
  • David R Byrd
  • Catherine A. Byrd
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The Role of Dissonance and Harmony in one L2 Learner’s Identity Development during a Language Camp Experience Abroad

Abstract

Second language (L2) camps provide learners with a short-term and intense experience with the target language and culture. The interactions among the campers can provide the opportunity for beliefs and values to be questioned or supported as language and culture skills are developed. This study examines the identity development of one L2 learner at a language camp in Turkey, as recorded through journal entries. Using a qualitative phenomenological research approach, the data analyzed suggest that both dissonant and harmonious events can shape a language learner’s concept of self. Applications for the classroom are discussed, based on the findings of the study.

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David R Byrd This is me

Catherine A. Byrd This is me

Publication Date

July 14, 2016

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July 14, 2016

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Year 2013 Volume: 3 Number: 2

APA
Byrd, D. R., & Byrd, C. A. (2016). The Role of Dissonance and Harmony in one L2 Learner’s Identity Development during a Language Camp Experience Abroad. The Journal of Language Learning and Teaching, 3(2), 40-57. https://izlik.org/JA89SL94YP
AMA
1.Byrd DR, Byrd CA. The Role of Dissonance and Harmony in one L2 Learner’s Identity Development during a Language Camp Experience Abroad. jltl. 2016;3(2):40-57. https://izlik.org/JA89SL94YP
Chicago
Byrd, David R, and Catherine A. Byrd. 2016. “The Role of Dissonance and Harmony in One L2 Learner’s Identity Development During a Language Camp Experience Abroad”. The Journal of Language Learning and Teaching 3 (2): 40-57. https://izlik.org/JA89SL94YP.
EndNote
Byrd DR, Byrd CA (July 1, 2016) The Role of Dissonance and Harmony in one L2 Learner’s Identity Development during a Language Camp Experience Abroad. The Journal of Language Learning and Teaching 3 2 40–57.
IEEE
[1]D. R. Byrd and C. A. Byrd, “The Role of Dissonance and Harmony in one L2 Learner’s Identity Development during a Language Camp Experience Abroad”, jltl, vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 40–57, July 2016, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA89SL94YP
ISNAD
Byrd, David R - Byrd, Catherine A. “The Role of Dissonance and Harmony in One L2 Learner’s Identity Development During a Language Camp Experience Abroad”. The Journal of Language Learning and Teaching 3/2 (July 1, 2016): 40-57. https://izlik.org/JA89SL94YP.
JAMA
1.Byrd DR, Byrd CA. The Role of Dissonance and Harmony in one L2 Learner’s Identity Development during a Language Camp Experience Abroad. jltl. 2016;3:40–57.
MLA
Byrd, David R, and Catherine A. Byrd. “The Role of Dissonance and Harmony in One L2 Learner’s Identity Development During a Language Camp Experience Abroad”. The Journal of Language Learning and Teaching, vol. 3, no. 2, July 2016, pp. 40-57, https://izlik.org/JA89SL94YP.
Vancouver
1.David R Byrd, Catherine A. Byrd. The Role of Dissonance and Harmony in one L2 Learner’s Identity Development during a Language Camp Experience Abroad. jltl [Internet]. 2016 Jul. 1;3(2):40-57. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA89SL94YP