Content and Language Integrated Learning by Interaction

Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) is an established approach to support multilingualism in Europe by teaching various school subjects in an additional language. The practices used, however, vary considerably. Our book considers this diversity by looking at CLIL scenarios, defined as learning environments supporting content learning, language learning and skill development in task-based learning settings, with a strong focus on interaction in different curricular contexts (primary and secondary school and CLIL teacher education at university) and at various levels of proficiency (primary, secondary, tertiary). CLIL by Interaction is understood here both as negotiation of meaning and form as well as discourse to empower CLIL learners to participate in social interaction.

Rita Kupetz was the Professor of Methodology of Teaching English and Applied Linguistics at the University of Hannover. She earned her PhD and habilitation at the University of Leipzig.
Carmen Becker is an Associate Professor of Methodology of Teaching English and Applied Linguistics at the University of Hannover where she also earned her PhD.