Reflecting the growth of international exchange programmes in
an educational context, Study Abroad Research in Second Language
Acquisition and International Education has as its focus the role of
study abroad in language learning and educational development.
In the area of language learning, articles explore all facets of sec-
ond language acquisition during study abroad such as the nature of
linguistic development, input engagement and interaction, and the
role of contextual, social and socio-biographical factors underpin-
ning the learner’s experience abroad. The journal also explores
issues beyond the linguistic, such as the relationship between
study abroad and academic, professional, personal and social
development. A complementary area of focus is educational
policy and planning issues in study abroad exchange pro-
grammes within international education. The journal publishes
peer-reviewed articles, thematic issues, invited state-of-the-art
articles, and short squibs and research reports.
issn 2405-5522 | e-issn 2405-5530