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Hartmann, R. R. K. – 1980
This volume is one in a series of studies in linguistics that is intended to supplement the "International Review of Applied Linguistics." Discourse analysis, or looking at language as text in context, is presented in the first chapter. This is correlated with what is known about the differences between languages in a second chapter on contrastive…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Bilingualism, Code Switching (Language), Context Clues
Download full textPaulston, Christina Bratt – 1980
This publication is a discussion of what is known today about learning and teaching English as a second language, also known as TESOL (teaching English to speakers of other languages). The discussion is divided into three sections: (1) the historical development of the field in the United States; (2) the domains of TESOL; and (3) the teacher, the…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Bilingual Education, Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Awareness
Shafer, Robert E., Ed. – 1979
Each of the 12 articles in this book deals with an aspect of linguistics theory and its application to understanding or teaching reading. The topics covered include: defining reading in proper perspective, the relevance of applied linguistics for teachers of reading, why children should want to learn to read, dialects and reading, the features of…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Beginning Reading, Bilingual Students, Black Dialects
Dornyei, Zoltan – 2001
This book includes: a theoretical summary of the various facets of motivation, an examination of how the theoretical insights can help classroom practitioners in their everyday teaching practice and practical recommendations on how motivation can be researched and assessed. The following chapters are included: "Main Challenges of Motivation…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Diagrams, English (Second Language), Language Research
Chastain, Kenneth – 1980
This study presents a synthesis of major dimensions of the second language teaching-learning process. The first four chapters survey some factors which are considered important in this process and examine what is known and unknown about each one. Subsequent chapters deal with the following problems: (1) language learners' errors, (2)…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Cognitive Objectives, Communicative Competence (Languages), Error Analysis (Language)
Benson, Phil – 2001
This volume offers a comprehensive account of autonomy in language learning and the educational practices associated with the concept. The book is divided into 18 chapters: "The History of Autonomy in Language Learning"; "Autonomy beyond the Field of Language Education"; "Defining and Describing Autonomy"; Control as a Natural Attribute of…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Case Studies, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques
