Language, media use, and mobility in contemporary society.

Marie-Madeleine Kenning

doi:10.1515/comm.2005.30.4.445

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Language, media use, and mobility in contemporary society.

Marie-Madeleine Kenning

Published/Copyright: December 8, 2005

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This contribution aims to shed light on the interface between language competence and two significant developments in contemporary society: the increase in international mobility and the growing importance of mediated communication. First, I will highlight some common features of mobility and mediated communication and their interaction with second language proficiency, and summarize relevant findings from communication research and media studies. Next, I will focus on the relationship between language and media use. I will model the impact of second language proficiency as a set of additional options within a variable context characterized by the interaction of linguistic competence, place of residence, and language status. I will analyze each factor in turn and illustrate my claims with data from empirical findings on student experience of residence abroad. I will then discuss implications for foreign language teaching before presenting some speculative thoughts about future developments.

Published Online: 2005-12-08

Published in Print: 2005-11-18

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