AAVE
American Sign Language
Bella Figura
bilingual
Black English
Black English Vernacular
Bronx Community College
Cambridge University
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College ESL
Common Language
Critical Age Hypothesis
dialect variation studies
Dual Language Programs
education
english
English Grammar
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ESOL
ESOL Student
language policy analysis
languages
linguistic diversity education
literacy acquisition research
Mahila Samakhya
Michigan State University
multicultural classroom strategies
Out-of School Literacy
Out-of School Settings
SED
Serbo Croat
Short Grained Rice
sign
sociocultural perspectives on language learning
sociolinguistic theory
standard
state
switching
Transitional Bilingual Education
Vice Versa
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Word Form
Young Man
Product details
- ISBN 9781138406858
- Weight: 453g
- Dimensions: 178 x 254mm
- Publication Date: 03 Jul 2017
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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Taking a sociocultural and educational approach, Language and Linguistics in Context: Readings and Applications for Teachers:introduces basic linguistic concepts and current perspectives on language acquisition;considers the role of linguistic change (especially in English) in the politics of language;acknowledges the role of linguists in current policies involving language; offers insights into the relationship between the structure of language systems and first- and second-language acquisition; the study of language across culture, class, race, gender, and ethnicity; and between language study and literacy and education; andprovides readers with a basis for understanding current educational debates about bilingual education, non-standard dialects, English only movements, literacy methodologies, and generally the importance to teaching of the study of language. The text is organized into three thematic units – "What is Language and How is It Acquired?"; "How Does Language Change?"; and "What is Literacy?". To achieve both breadth and depth – that is, to provide a “big picture” view of basic linguistics and at the same time make it specific enough for the beginner – a selection of readings, including personal language narratives, is provided to both introduce and clarify linguistic concepts. The readings, by well-known theoretical and applied linguists and researchers from various disciplines, are diverse in level and range of topics and vary in level of linguistic formalism. Pedagogical features: This text is designed for a range of courses in English and language arts, bilingualism, applied linguistics, and ESL courses in teacher education programs. Each unit contains a substantive introduction to the topic, followed by the readings. Each reading concludes with Questions to Think About including one Extending Your U
Trudy Smoke, Harriet Luria, Deborah M. Seymour
