Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Figures and Tables ix
4. Transcription Conventions xi
5. Acknowledgements xiii
6. Contributors xv
7. Introduction xix
8. Part 1: Setting the Scene: Many Cultures, Many Opportunities
9. 1. The Immigrant Potential: Multiculturalism, Language Skills and Community Resources 3
10. 2. Contemporary Intergenerational Relationships 25
11. 3. Community Resources on our Doorstep: Language Learning in Action 37
12. Part 2: Constructing Identity: The Self-Presentation of Older Native Speakers
13. 4. Taking a Stance: Older Native Speakers with Young Language Learners 51
14. 5. The Migration Experience and the Ethos of Self 66
15. 6. ‘Who Are We?’ Self-Referencing in Chin ese and German Conversations Using the First Person Plural 85
16. 7. Creating, Maintaining and Challen ging Rapport Across Languages and Age Groups 110
17. 8. ‘I feel very happy that I can contribute to society’: Exploring the Value of the Project for Older People 149
18. Part 3: Situated Learning: Enhancing the Opportunities for L2 Students
19. 9. Gaining L2 Self-Confidence in Conversations with Native Speakers 171
20. 10. Developing Interactional Competence in Dyadic Conversations: Cross-language Evidence 187
21. 11. An Innovative Model for Second Language Learning and Social Inclusion 226
22. Index 239