Contemporary Applied Linguistics, 1 : Language Teaching and Learning

✍ Scribed by Vivian Cook; Li Wei

• Publisher: Continuum International Pub. Group
• Year: 2009
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 288
• Series: Contemporary Studies in Linguistics
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Written by internationally renowned academics, this volume provides a snapshot of the field of applied linguistics, and illustrates how linguistics is informing and engaging with neighbouring disciplines. The contributors present new research in the 'traditional' areas of applied linguistics, including multilingualism, language education, teacher-learner relationships, and assessment. It represents the best of current practice in applied linguistics, and will be invaluable to students and researchers looking for an overview of the field. Read more...

Content: Contents; Notes on Contributors; Acknowledgements; Introduction: Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching in the Twenty-first Century; Chapter 1 Developments in Language Learner Strategies; Chapter 2 The Decline and Fall of the Native Speaker; Chapter 3 Language User Groups and Language Teaching; Chapter 4 Integrating Content-based and Task-based Approaches for Teaching, Learning and Research; Chapter 5 New Roles for L2 Vocabulary?; Chapter 6 We Do Need Methods; Chapter 7 Interlanguage and Fossilization: Towards an Analytic Model; Chapter 8 Perception, Attitude and Motivation. Chapter 9 Politics, Policies and Political Action in Foreign Language EducationChapter 10 Identity in Applied Linguistics: The Need for Conceptual Exploration; Chapter 11 Third Culture and Language Education; Chapter 12 Language Learning as Discursive Practice; Index.
Abstract: Written by internationally renowned academics, this volume provides a snapshot of the field of applied linguistics, and illustrates how linguistics is informing and engaging with neighbouring disciplines. The contributors present new research in the 'traditional' areas of applied linguistics, including multilingualism, language education, teacher-learner relationships, and assessment. It represents the best of current practice in applied linguistics, and will be invaluable to students and researchers looking for an overview of the field