Exploring Fanfiction for Arab English Language Learners
General Material Designation
[Thesis]
First Statement of Responsibility
Sarah Jouma Debbek
Subsequent Statement of Responsibility
Egbert, Joy
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Washington State University
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2017
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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51
GENERAL NOTES
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Committee members: Chang, Aichia; Kelley, Jane
NOTES PERTAINING TO PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC.
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Place of publication: United States, Ann Arbor; ISBN=978-0-355-09318-6
DISSERTATION (THESIS) NOTE
Dissertation or thesis details and type of degree
Ph.D.
Discipline of degree
Language and Literacy Education
Body granting the degree
Washington State University
Text preceding or following the note
2017
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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The purpose of this study was to explore opportunities for Arab language learners within a fanfiction writing community. This study is important because there are not much research studies that explored fanfiction and none studies that focused on Fanfiction Arab writers. This study focused on opportunities for language development and personal identity development, including feedback within this community. Eight participants were identified and their publicly published stories were used for this exploratory study. Research questions focused on the opportunities they have in relation to language and identity development and feedback. Data sources include published stories and posted reviews and introductions. Content analysis was used to analyze the data. Findings show that all of the participants used the opportunities offered by the fanfiction online communities.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
English as a Second Language; English language learners; English as a second language learning; Content analysis; Feedback; Middle Eastern studies; Self concept
UNCONTROLLED SUBJECT TERMS
Subject Term
Social sciences;Education;English Language Learners;Fanfiction