Winner of the BAAL Book Prize 2012 Routledge
Introductions to Applied Linguistics is a series of
introductory level textbooks covering the core topics in
Applied Linguistics, primarily designed for those
entering postgraduate studies and language professionals
returning to academic study. The books take an
innovative ''practice to theory'' approach, with a
'back-to-front' structure. This leads the reader from
real-world problems and issues, through a discussion of
intervention and how to engage with these concerns,
before finally relating these practical issues to
theoretical foundations. Additional features include
tasks with commentaries, a glossary of key terms, and an
annotated further reading section. Exploring English
Language Teaching provides a single volume introduction
to the field of ELT from an applied linguistics
perspective. The book addresses four central themes
within English language teaching: 'Classroom interaction
and management'; 'Method, Postmethod and methodology';
'Learners'; and the 'Institutional frameworks and social
contexts' of ELT.For each, the book identifies key
dilemmas and practices, examines how teachers and other
language teaching professionals might intervene and deal
with these concerns, and explores how such issues link
to and inform applied linguistic theory. Exploring
English Language Teaching is an indispensable textbook
for language teachers, and for post-graduate/graduate
students and advanced undergraduates studying in the
areas of Applied Linguistics, Language Teacher
Education, and ELT/TESOL. |
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