Aging in a Second Language

A Case Study of Aging, Immigration, and an English Learner Speech Community

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Social Work, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Social Psychology
Cover of the book Aging in a Second Language by Steven L. Arxer, Maria del Puy Ciriza, Marco Shappeck, Springer International Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Steven L. Arxer, Maria del Puy Ciriza, Marco Shappeck ISBN: 9783319576091
Publisher: Springer International Publishing Publication: May 30, 2017
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: Steven L. Arxer, Maria del Puy Ciriza, Marco Shappeck
ISBN: 9783319576091
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Publication: May 30, 2017
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

​This unique account of English language acquisition by Latino elders shines intimate light on the increasingly complex concerns of aging immigrant minority populations. Rich qualitative findings detail sociocultural barriers to and social and emotive factors that promote second language acquisition in older age. The book’s case study highlights diverse cognitive and social processes as elders establish a sense of self as learners and as part of a learning community, and a sense of place as newcomers navigating a challenging environment. And first-person comments from the group members deftly illustrate the intricacies of being an immigrant in a rapidly changing America as well as the myriad intersections of race/ethnicity, gender, culture, and country that shape immigrant life.

 Included in the coverage:

  •         Minority aging in an immigrant context.

  •         Late-life second language acquisition: cognitive and psycholinguistic changes, challenges, and opportunities.

  •          Building emotions for self-identity and learning.

  •          Practicing safe language socialization in private and public spaces.

  •          Language resocialization and gender allies.

  •          Aging, second language acquisition, and health.

Aging in a Second Language gives clinical social workers, gerontologists, health and cross-cultural psychologists, sociologists, educators and other professionals deep insights into the lives of an emerging active elder population. It also pinpoints challenges and opportunities in research, literacy program design, pedagogy, clinical outreach, education policy, and service delivery to immigrant elders. 

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

​This unique account of English language acquisition by Latino elders shines intimate light on the increasingly complex concerns of aging immigrant minority populations. Rich qualitative findings detail sociocultural barriers to and social and emotive factors that promote second language acquisition in older age. The book’s case study highlights diverse cognitive and social processes as elders establish a sense of self as learners and as part of a learning community, and a sense of place as newcomers navigating a challenging environment. And first-person comments from the group members deftly illustrate the intricacies of being an immigrant in a rapidly changing America as well as the myriad intersections of race/ethnicity, gender, culture, and country that shape immigrant life.

 Included in the coverage:

Aging in a Second Language gives clinical social workers, gerontologists, health and cross-cultural psychologists, sociologists, educators and other professionals deep insights into the lives of an emerging active elder population. It also pinpoints challenges and opportunities in research, literacy program design, pedagogy, clinical outreach, education policy, and service delivery to immigrant elders. 

More books from Springer International Publishing

Cover of the book Parallel Processing and Applied Mathematics by Steven L. Arxer, Maria del Puy Ciriza, Marco Shappeck
Cover of the book Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies by Steven L. Arxer, Maria del Puy Ciriza, Marco Shappeck
Cover of the book International Handbook of Research in Statistics Education by Steven L. Arxer, Maria del Puy Ciriza, Marco Shappeck
Cover of the book The Greek Cypriot Nationalist Right in the Era of British Colonialism by Steven L. Arxer, Maria del Puy Ciriza, Marco Shappeck
Cover of the book Towards a Sociology of Health Discourse in Africa by Steven L. Arxer, Maria del Puy Ciriza, Marco Shappeck
Cover of the book Global Perspectives on Family Life Education by Steven L. Arxer, Maria del Puy Ciriza, Marco Shappeck
Cover of the book Environmental Challenges in the Baltic Region by Steven L. Arxer, Maria del Puy Ciriza, Marco Shappeck
Cover of the book The Foundations of Phenomenological Psychotherapy by Steven L. Arxer, Maria del Puy Ciriza, Marco Shappeck
Cover of the book The World Community and the Arab Spring by Steven L. Arxer, Maria del Puy Ciriza, Marco Shappeck
Cover of the book Clinical Cases in Infections and Infestations of the Skin by Steven L. Arxer, Maria del Puy Ciriza, Marco Shappeck
Cover of the book Reactor Core Monitoring by Steven L. Arxer, Maria del Puy Ciriza, Marco Shappeck
Cover of the book Teaching Narrative by Steven L. Arxer, Maria del Puy Ciriza, Marco Shappeck
Cover of the book Christianity, Plasticity, and Spectral Heritages by Steven L. Arxer, Maria del Puy Ciriza, Marco Shappeck
Cover of the book Waldenström’s Macroglobulinemia by Steven L. Arxer, Maria del Puy Ciriza, Marco Shappeck
Cover of the book Workplace Environmental Design in Architecture for Public Health by Steven L. Arxer, Maria del Puy Ciriza, Marco Shappeck
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy