International Perspectives on Creative Writing in Second Language Education

<p>This volume explores the instructional use of creative writing in secondary and post-secondary contexts to enhance students’ language proficiency and expression in English as a second or foreign language (ESL/EFL).</p><p>Offering a diverse range of perspectives from scholars and practitioners involved in English language teaching (ELT) globally<i> International Perspectives on Creative Writing in Second Language Education</i> tackles foundational questions around why fiction and creative writing have been traditionally omitted from ESL and EFL curricula. By drawing on empirical research and first-hand experience contributors showcase a range of creative genres including autobiography scriptwriting poetry and e-Portfolios and provide new insight into the benefits of second language creative writing for learners’ language proficiency emotional expression and identity development. The volume makes a unique contribution to the field of second language writing by highlighting the breadth of second language users throughout the world and foregrounding links between identity learning and ESL/EFL writing. </p><p>This insightful volume will be of particular interest to postgraduate students researchers and academics in the fields of ESL/EFL learning composition studies and second language acquisition (SLA). Those with a focus on the use of creative writing in classrooms more broadly will also find the book of interest.</p>