Language and Linguistics in Context: Readings and Applications for Teachers Contributor(s): Luria, Harriet (Editor), Seymour, Deborah M. (Editor), Smoke, Trudy (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1138406856 ISBN-13: 9781138406858 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $66.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - Semantics - Language Arts & Disciplines | Study & Teaching - Education |
Dewey: 400 |
Physical Information: 454 pages |
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Publisher Description: Taking a sociocultural and educational approach, Language and Linguistics in Context: Readings and Applications for Teachers: introduces basic linguistic concepts and current perspectives on language acquisition;considers the role of linguistic change (especially in English) in the politics of language;acknowledges the role of linguists in current policies involving language; offers insights into the relationship between the structure of language systems and first- and second-language acquisition; the study of language across culture, class, race, gender, and ethnicity; and between language study and literacy and education; andprovides readers with a basis for understanding current educational debates about bilingual education, non-standard dialects, English only movements, literacy methodologies, and generally the importance to teaching of the study of language. The text is organized into three thematic units - What is Language and How is It Acquired?; How Does Language Change?; and What is Literacy?. To achieve both breadth and depth - that is, to provide a "big picture" view of basic linguistics and at the same time make it specific enough for the beginner - a selection of readings, including personal language narratives, is provided to both introduce and clarify linguistic concepts. The readings, by well-known theoretical and applied linguists and researchers from various disciplines, are diverse in level and range of topics and vary in level of linguistic formalism. Pedagogical features: This text is designed for a range of courses in English and language arts, bilingualism, applied linguistics, and ESL courses in teacher education programs. Each unit contains a substantive introduction to the topic, followed by the readings. Each reading concludes with Questions to Think About including one Extending Your U |