| Sociolinguistics and Language Teaching Contributor(s): McKay, Sandra L. (Editor), Hornberger, Nancy F. (Editor), Long, Michael H. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0521484340 ISBN-13: 9780521484343 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $65.03 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 1995 Annotation: This text provides an introduction to the field of sociolinguistics for second and foreign language teachers. The paperback edition provides an introduction to the field of sociolinguistics for second and foreign language teachers. Chapters cover the basic areas of sociolinguistics that have a bearing on language teaching, including regional and social variations in dialects, language and gender, World English, and intercultural communication. Each chapter has been specially written for this collection by an individual who has done extensive research on the topic explored. For each topic, there is an overview of central terms and issues, and a discussion of implications for the language classroom. This is the first introductory text to address explicitly the pedagogical implications of current theory and research in sociolinguistics. The book will also be of interest to any teachers with students from linguistically diverse backgrounds. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Foreign Language Study | English As A Second Language - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - General |
| Dewey: 306 |
| LCCN: 95000748 |
| Series: Cambridge Applied Linguistics |
| Physical Information: 1.09" H x 6.14" W x 9.03" (1.51 lbs) 498 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This text provides an introduction to the field of sociolinguistics for second and foreign language teachers. This book provides an introduction to the field of sociolinguistics for second and foreign language teachers. Chapters cover the basic areas of sociolinguistics, including regional and social variations in dialects, language and gender, World English, and intercultural communication. Each chapter has been specially written for this collection by an individual who has done extensive research on the topic explored. This is the first introductory text to address explicitly the pedagogical implications of current theory and research in sociolinguistics. The book will also be of interest to any teachers with students from linguistically diverse backgrounds. |