The Importance Of Learning A Foreign Language In A Changing Society
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Author | : Emanuel Alvarez-Sandoval |
Publisher | : iUniverse |
Total Pages | : 124 |
Release | : 2005-06 |
Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | : 0595348211 |
"This study showed the attitudes of a selected group of Hispanic-American and Caucasian-American high school students toward the importance of learning a foreign language and toward high school exchange programs"--Page 80.
Author | : Edward Trimnell |
Publisher | : Beechmont Crest Pub |
Total Pages | : 244 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | : 9780974833019 |
"The first half of this book examines the commercial, social, and political implications of American monolingualism. The second half of the book explores the techniques and tools that a working professional can use to acqure functional skills in a new language."--Back cover.
Author | : Tobias Schroedler |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 248 |
Release | : 2017-10-10 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 3658197366 |
Based on a highly interdisciplinary theoretical framework, Tobias Schroedler provides a comprehensive picture of the value of language skills within the Irish economy. The author manages to present and merge theories from economics, business studies, sociology, and applied linguistics making this an innovative and valuable contribution to the growing field of research on the value of multilingualism and languages. The first of two datasets presented in the book provides a macroeconomic quantification on the economic performance of four different global language communities. The second dataset consists of an expert interview study on the matter. Based on the data analysis, the author derives recommendations for economically beneficial language education policy making.
Author | : Nicola McLelland |
Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages | : 276 |
Release | : 2017-07-14 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 131723023X |
Teaching and Learning Foreign Languages provides a comprehensive history of language teaching and learning in the UK from its earliest beginnings to the year 2000. McLelland offers the first history of the social context of foreign language education in Britain, as well as an overview of changing approaches, methods and techniques in language teaching and learning. The important impact of classroom-external factors on developments in language teaching and learning is also taken into account, particularly regarding the policies and public examination requirements of the 20th century. Beginning with a chronological overview of language teaching and learning in Britain, McLelland explores which languages were learned when, why and by whom, before examining the social history of language teaching and learning in greater detail, addressing topics including the status that language learning and teaching have held in society. McLelland also provides a history of how languages have been taught, contrasting historical developments with current orthodoxies of language teaching. Experiences outside school are discussed with reference to examples from adult education, teach-yourself courses and military language learning. Providing an accessible, authoritative history of language education in Britain, Teaching and Learning Foreign Languages will appeal to academics and postgraduate students engaged in the history of education and language learning across the world. The book will also be of interest to teacher educators, trainee and practising teachers, policymakers and curriculum developers.
Author | : Raúl Ruiz Cecilia |
Publisher | : Cambridge Scholars Publishing |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2019-01-15 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 1527525473 |
Language teaching approaches, methods and procedures are constantly undergoing reassessment. New ideas keep emerging as the growing complexity of the means of communication and the opportunities created by technology put language skills to new uses. In addition, the political, social and economic impact of globalisation, the new demands of the labour market that result from it, the pursuit of competitiveness, the challenges of intercultural communication and the diversification of culture have opened new perspectives on the central role that foreign languages have come to play in the development of contemporary societies. This book provides an insight into the latest developments in the field and discusses the new trends in foreign language teaching in four major areas, namely methods and approaches, teacher training, innovation in the classroom, and evaluation and assessment.
Author | : Nicholas Ostler |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Total Pages | : 353 |
Release | : 2010-11-23 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 0802717713 |
Examines the rise and fall of English as the most widely spoken language in human history and discusses what language will overtake its dominance as English-speaking nations are challenged by the rising wealth of Brazil, Russia, India and China.
Author | : Kat— Lomb |
Publisher | : Lulu.com |
Total Pages | : 220 |
Release | : 2008-01-01 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 1606437062 |
KAT LOMB (1909-2003) was one of the great polyglots of the 20th century. A translator and one of the first simultaneous interpreters in the world, Lomb worked in 16 languages for state and business concerns in her native Hungary. She achieved further fame by writing books on languages, interpreting, and polyglots. Polyglot: How I Learn Languages, first published in 1970, is a collection of anecdotes and reflections on language learning. Because Dr. Lomb learned her languages as an adult, after getting a PhD in chemistry, the methods she used will be of particular interest to adult learners who want to master a foreign language.
Author | : California. Curriculum Development and Supplemental Materials Commission |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 76 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Curriculum evaluation |
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Author | : Alex Poole |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 147 |
Release | : 2020-10-01 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 1475854196 |
This text helps monolinguals achieve their dream of learning another language. Each chapter explains and exemplifies issues inherent in the language learning process that readers need to understand. These include maintaining motivation, dealing with errors, being strategic, and assessing progress. Readers receive advice on the practical steps they can take to make learning more effective and enjoyable. They also gain exposure to the methods and techniques used to research language learning. While doing so, they become aware of child language development, the evolution of language, language’s relationship to culture, and other fundamental areas of linguistics. Readers also confront limitations related to age and learn about the necessity of having realistic expectations concerning pronunciation, grammar production, word usage, and cultural knowledge. Questions following the end of every chapter encourage readers to reflect on the information presented and how they can use it. The text’s focus on first-time language learners and straightforward style make it accessible for high school students, college language majors, and those independently pursuing a language.
Author | : Simon Coffey |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 364 |
Release | : 2017-10-23 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 1317201728 |
New Directions for Research in Foreign Language Education brings together contributions by reputed scholars that examine the challenges, opportunities, and benefits of teaching and learning foreign languages. With a particular focus on languages other than English, the book looks at the socio-political dimension of language learning and teaching and the need to re-theorize multilingualism for our age. The volume includes a range of perspectives, from language teaching as an act of reconciliation to language learning across the lifespan, from innovations in assessment and curriculum to critical appraisals of pedagogy and textbook materials. Each chapter presents a clear case study drawn from diverse contexts to illustrate the different concerns of the contributors. The book is a valuable resource for all students, teachers, teacher educators and researchers who share an interest in researching multilingualism and the different facets of teaching and learning foreign languages.