Most of what we know about writing in a second or foreign language (L2) is based on conclusions drawn from research on L2 writing in English. However, a significant quantity of L2 writing and writing instruction takes place in languages other than English and so there is a need for studies that look beyond English. The chapters in this book focus on languages other than English and investigate curricular issues, multiple languages in contact/conflict in L2 writing instruction and student attitudes toward pedagogical practices. The collection as a whole makes a valuable contribution to the study of L2 writing, and it will also prove an essential resource for instructors of second and foreign language writing.
Nur Yiğitoğlu Aptoula is an associate professor in the department of Foreign Language Education at Boğaziçi University (Türkiye) where she teaches courses in the Foreign Language Education undergraduate program and the English Language Teaching graduate program. Her current research focuses on the interface between second language (L2) writing and L2 acquisition, genre-based approaches to teaching of L2 writing, L2 writing teacher expertise, and L2 writing teacher education.
Melinda Reichelt is Distinguished University Professor and Professor of English at the University of Toledo (USA), where she directs the ESL writing program and teaches ESL writing and linguistics. Her research interests include second language writing, pronouns, and world Englishes.