Electronic Discourse in Language Learning and Language Teaching

Electronic Discourse in Language Learning and Language Teaching
Author: Lee B. Abraham
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
Total Pages: 357
Release: 2009
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9027219885

New technologies are constantly transforming traditional notions of language use and literacy in online communication environments. While previous research has provided a foundation for understanding the use of new technologies in instructed second language environments, few studies have investigated new literacies and electronic discourse beyond the classroom setting. This volume seeks to address this gap by providing corpus-based and empirical studies of electronic discourse analyzing social and linguistic variation as well as communicative practices in chat, discussion forums, blogs, and podcasts. Several chapters also examine the assessment and integration of new literacies. This volume will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, teachers, and students interested in exploring electronic discourse and new literacies in language learning and teaching.

Discourse Analyisis and Terminology in Languages for Specific Purposes/ Analisis del discurso y terminologia del lenguage para fines especificos

Discourse Analyisis and Terminology in Languages for Specific Purposes/ Analisis del discurso y terminologia del lenguage para fines especificos
Author: Juan Carlos Palmer
Publisher: Publicacions de la Universitat Jaume I
Total Pages: 468
Release: 2001
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9788480213523

This important work collects studies and reflections on such relevant themes about LSP as medical English, the language of advertising and journalism, telecommunications, data processing terminology, trade and juridical English¿ Although most of the works are related to English, there are also works related to German or French among others. .

Studies in Language Learning and Spanish Linguistics in Honor of Tracy D. Terrell

Studies in Language Learning and Spanish Linguistics in Honor of Tracy D. Terrell
Author: Peggy Hashemipour
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages
Total Pages: 504
Release: 1995
Genre: Education
ISBN:

Studies In Language Learning & Spanish Linquistics, In Honor of Tracy D. Terrell is a Festschrift, a collection of scholarly articles that was published in memory of Tracy D. Terrell, late of the University of California, San Diego. Tracy Terrell was an innovative practitioner and researcher in the areas of Second Language Acquisition and Foreign Language Teaching Methods. He is best known as creator of The Natural Approach and as co-author of Dos mundos, Deux mondes and Kontakte, the very successful beginning texts for Spanish, French and German which are based on that approach. Language professors and researchers from around the country have contributed to this publication, which will be of primary interest to libraries and to scholars in language teaching methodology.

Pragmatics Applied to Language Teaching and Learning

Pragmatics Applied to Language Teaching and Learning
Author: Lucis Fernández Amaya
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages: 501
Release: 2020-07-24
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1527557219

This volume presents a wide ranging overview of key theoretical and practical issues, empirical research and various analyses of pragmatic phenomena that will certainly be most useful and helpful to students and researchers in pragmatics and other linguistic disciplines and, of course, to L2 teachers. It is divided into five parts that include chapters addressing cognitive issues on L2 teaching, how and what to teach when dealing with specific speech acts, intercultural aspects of communication, the teaching of languages for academic and specific purposes and some other methodological issues on pragmatics teaching.

The Routledge Handbook of Spanish as a Heritage Language

The Routledge Handbook of Spanish as a Heritage Language
Author: Kim Potowski
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 607
Release: 2018-05-11
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1317563069

The Routledge Handbook of Spanish as a Heritage Language brings together contributions from leading linguists, educators and Latino Studies scholars involved in teaching and working with Spanish heritage language speakers. This state-of-the-art overview covers a range of topics within five broad areas: Spanish in U.S. public life, Spanish heritage language use and systems, educational contexts, Latino studies perspectives and Spanish outside the U.S. The Routledge Handbook of Spanish as a Heritage Language addresses for the first time the linguistic, educational and social aspects of heritage Spanish speakers in one volume making it an indispensable reference for anyone working with Spanish as a heritage language.

The Routledge Handbook of Corpus Approaches to Discourse Analysis

The Routledge Handbook of Corpus Approaches to Discourse Analysis
Author: Eric Friginal
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 746
Release: 2020-12-17
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0429535627

The Routledge Handbook of Corpus Approaches to Discourse Analysis highlights the diversity, breadth, and depth of corpus approaches to discourse analysis, compiling new and original research from notable scholars across the globe. Chapters showcase recent developments influenced by the exponential growth in linguistic computing, advances in corpus design and compilation, and the applications of sound quantitative and interpretive techniques in analyzing text and discourse patterns. Key discourse domains covered by 35 empirical chapters include: • Research contexts and methodological considerations; • Naturally occurring spoken, professional, and academic discourse; • Corpus approaches to conversational discourse, media discourse, and professional and academic writing. The Routledge Handbook of Corpus Approaches to Discourse Analysis is key reading for both experienced and novice researchers working at the intersection of corpus linguistics and discourse analysis, as well as anyone undertaking study in these areas, as well as anyone interested in related fields and adjacent research approaches.

Contrastive Rhetoric

Contrastive Rhetoric
Author: Ulla Connor
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2008-01-09
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9027291462

This volume explores contrastive rhetoric for audiences in both ESL contexts and international EFL contexts, exposing the newest developments in theories of culture and discourse and pushing the boundaries beyond any previously staked ground. The book presents a comprehensive set of empirical investigations involving a number of first languages; 13 of the 17 authors are English-as-a-second-language speakers, many working in non-US contexts. This work develops a coherent agenda for contrastive rhetoric researchers, studying genres such as school writing, grant proposals, business letters, newspaper editorials, book reviews, and newspaper commentaries. Four chapters provide ethnographies and observations about contrastive rhetoric and the teaching of EFL and ESL. The book ends with a look to the future, suggesting it is more accurate to use the term ‘intercultural rhetoric’ to account for the richness of rhetoric variation of written texts and the varying contexts in which they are constructed.

Language Teaching and Learning

Language Teaching and Learning
Author: Debbita Tan Ai Lin
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2014-06-19
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1443861804

In every discussion on the role that language plays in our lives, every orator – from prominent politicians and corporate figures to linguists, educational experts, and others – concedes that language is important in all spheres of life. Language is both personal and introspective, as well as public and communal. Without it, we would not be able to communicate and articulate our thoughts and feelings to ourselves, to those in our inner circles, and to those in the world at large. Without it, we would not be able to establish partnerships and collaborations, and to unite peoples of diverse backgrounds and intrinsic values. Without it, too, we would not be able to learn new discoveries and gain new knowledge. The nurturing of a language learning culture is of the utmost importance to ensure that language teaching and learning supports the development of individuals, societies, nations, and populations. Language researchers, educators, and practitioners need to ensure that their learners are empowered to remain relevant. They need to produce critical and analytical thinkers, and successful language users in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The collection of chapters in this volume addresses language teaching and learning dilemmas and draws attention to the challenges researchers have overcome and those they continue to face. The book chapters here reflect the transcendence by language teaching and learning of ordinary boundaries, especially with the advent of the digital revolution, and provide new perspectives, pedagogies, and approaches that help shape ethical, responsible, and sustainable policies. Readers of this volume, whether language practitioners, students, researchers, policy- and decision-makers, concerned educationists, or any interested individual, will gain new insights and experiences as they explore new identities, new instructional media for interactive teaching and learning and new modes of meaning in diverse local and global contexts.

Routledge Encyclopedia of Language Teaching and Learning

Routledge Encyclopedia of Language Teaching and Learning
Author: Michael Byram
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 748
Release: 2004
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780415332866

This handbook deals with all aspects of contemporary language teaching and its history. Produced for language teaching professionals, it is also useful as a reference work for academic studies at postgraduate level.