Heritage Passions, Heritage Convictions, and the Rooted L2 Self: Music and Gaelic Language Learning in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

• Published in: The Modern Language Journal
• Main Authors: Macintyre, Peter D., Baker, Susan C., Sparling, Heather
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing 2017
• Subjects: emotions; heritage language learning; motivation; rooted L2 self; Breton Island; Canada
• Online Access: https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:733406

The present research examines the role of music and dance in motivating Gaelic language learning on Cape Breton Island (Canada). The Gaelic language, once thriving in this context, has declined in use but flourishes in both music and dance. This article presents the results of in-depth interviews (6...