This volume explores the instructional use of creative writing in secondary and post-secondary contexts to enhance students'' language proficiency and expression in English as a second or foreign language (ESL/EFL).
Offering a diverse range of perspectives from scholars and practitioners involved in English language teaching (ELT) globally, International Perspectives on Creative Writing in Second Language Education tackles foundational questions around why fiction and creative writing have been traditionally omitted from ESL and EFL curricula. By drawing on empirical research and first-hand experience, contributors showcase a range of creative genres including autobiography, scriptwriting, poetry, and e-Portfolios, and provide new insight into the benefits of second language creative writing for learners'' language proficiency, emotional expression, and identity development. The volume makes a unique contribution to the field of second language writing by highlig
