Publication Date
2016
First Advisor
Dr. Leslie Turpin
Abstract
The paper examines the process of English language acquisition for adult immigrants living in Portland, Maine, USA. The focus is on the process of language acquisition and integration into a new linguistic culture through analysis of personally narrated experiences of adult immigrants living in Portland, Maine. It seeks to expose similarities within highly individualistic linguistic journeys that contribute to investment and engagement in learning. In reviewing the data generated by the interviews, I hope to find situations to more deeply explore that could influence a more reciprocal learning culture for the mutual benefit of the language learner and the community at large.
Disciplines
Curriculum and Social Inquiry | Educational Methods | First and Second Language Acquisition | Other Linguistics
Recommended Citation
Kasabian, Pamela L., "Experiences Learning English: A Case Study of Adult Immigrants in Portland, Maine, USA" (2016). MA TESOL Collection. 716.
https://digitalcollections.sit.edu/ipp_collection/716
Included in
Curriculum and Social Inquiry Commons, Educational Methods Commons, First and Second Language Acquisition Commons, Other Linguistics Commons