Student Diversity in the Foreign Language Learning Space

Research Paper (undergraduate) from the year 2013 in the subject Speech Science / Linguistics, ( Atlantic International University ), language: English, abstract: This paper highlights the various facets of diversity in the actual language learning space or environment. The challenges which the teachers and students encounter as they strive to acquire the linguistic skills are also discussed.

Odhiambo James Oduke , holds a Diploma in Education (French, English, Siriba Teachers' College , Currently Maseno University(Kenya), BA in Language sciences majoring in French as a foreign language . MA in French as a foreign language. Masters 2 (Maîtrise 2) majoring in general linguistics, language research and Francophone studies. The three degrees are from l'université de Rouen- France .His doctoral dissertation focuses on Role play and foreign language learning. He has taught French and English at Lwak Girls (1988- 2005), Booker Academy (2006-2010) in Kenya. Since 2010 to date he is a lecturer at Maseno University in the Department of French and other Foreign languages. He also teaches performing arts in the Department of Music and Theatre Studies. He has also co-authored course books for teaching of French in Kenyan secondary schools. The notable ones being 'Parlons Français' series published by Kenya Institute of Education, 'Entre Copains' series , 'K.C.S.E Peak Revision - French' published by East African Educational Publishers. He is a national adjudicator and facilitator of performing arts and elocution in the schools Drama Festival and Music festival in Kenya. He is an alumnus of Salzburg International Seminar- Austria (session 366 Urban Youth).