Digital Multimodal Composing Connecting Theory, Research and Practice in Second Language Acquisition
Digital Multimodal Composing Connecting Theory, Research and Practice in Second Language Acquisition by Matt Kessler, published by Multilingual Matters in 2024, offers a comprehensive overview of research at the intersection of digital multimodal composing and second language writing. This 160-page book presents a diverse introduction to key theories and scholarship that support the use of digital multimodal composing in educational settings, along with practical tips for implementation in the second language writing classroom.
Readers will find insights into students’ writing processes, the impact of digital multimodal composing on language learning, and the perceptions of both students and teachers regarding this approach. The text also explores how digital multimodal composing influences individual differences such as motivation, metacognition, and identity development. This resource is designed for graduate students and faculty in applied linguistics and related fields, particularly those involved in second language acquisition and computer-assisted language learning.
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This book provides a comprehensive overview of research in applied linguistics involving the intersection of digital multimodal composing (DMC) and second language (L2) writing. It presents a theoretically and methodologically diverse introduction to key theories and scholarship supporting DMC’s use, along with practical pedagogical tips and tools for adopting DMC in the L2 writing classroom. This text is the first of its kind to distil current research in the area, including chapters that address research on students’ DMC writing processes, evidence of DMC’s impact on L2 learning, students’ and teachers’ perceptions and how DMC affects various individual differences such as motivation, metacognition and identity development. This book serves as a useful resource for both graduate students and faculty in applied linguistics and related fields who are researchers, teacher trainers or language instructors. It is particularly relevant for those working in subfields such as second language acquisition, computer-assisted language learning and L2 writing.
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