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Discourse Analytic Perspectives on STEM Education - Exploring Interaction and Learning in the Multilingual Classroom... Discourse Analytic Perspectives on STEM Education - Exploring Interaction and Learning in the Multilingual Classroom (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Juliet Langman, Holly Hansen-Thomas
R3,874 Discovery Miles 38 740 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This volume explores the nature of discourse in secondary and upper elementary mathematics and science classrooms. Chapters examine conditions that support or hinder teachers and students, in particular language learners, in employing language as a tool for learning. The volume provides rich oral and written language examples from a range of classroom contexts to illustrate how linguistic practices affect students' appropriation and display of disciplinary specific knowledge. Chapters further explore linguistic practices through with the support of discourse analytic models that foreground the authentic classroom data with the aim of understanding the dynamics of the classroom. The authors investigate the intersection between discourse and learning from a range of perspectives, including an examination of key concepts such as intertextuality, interaction, mediation, scaffolding, appropriation, and adaptations. This volume offers concrete suggestions on how teachers might benefit from a discourse approach to teaching in the areas of mathematics and science.

Handbook of Practical Second Language Teaching and Learning (Paperback): Eli Hinkel Handbook of Practical Second Language Teaching and Learning (Paperback)
Eli Hinkel
R4,132 Discovery Miles 41 320 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

* This volume is a standalone volume rather than companion or revision to existing Handbooks on second language teaching and learning * All contributors are leading authorities in their areas of expertise, and the volume editor is a star in the field * Covers all major, established, and emerging topics in TESOL * Serves as a student- and teacher-oriented compendium of current topic areas geared to in-service and preservice teachers, experienced and novice instructors, advanced and not-so-advanced graduate students, and faculty

Multilingualism - Understanding Linguistic Diversity (Hardcover, 2nd edition): John Edwards Multilingualism - Understanding Linguistic Diversity (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
John Edwards
R1,618 Discovery Miles 16 180 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Multilingualism is everywhere in our globalised society. Delving into the 'social life' of languages, John Edwards provides a brief yet compelling overview of multilingualism and its socio-cultural implications and consequences. Covering major topics including language origins, language death, lingua francas, pidgins, creoles and artificial languages, this book provides a complete introduction to what happens when languages meet. A vital primer for anybody interested in multilingualism, this new edition has been refreshed and updated, expanding its coverage and adding new topics such as linguistic imperialism, minority languages, and folk linguistics. A new chapter on recent developments covers the linguistic landscape, language planning, the 'new speaker' phenomenon and digital multilingualisms, and the addition of reflection questions at the end of each chapter encourages readers to consider their own experiences and the role and impact of multilingualism on the world around them. Accessibly written in an engaging style which assumes no prior knowledge, this book is an essential introduction for anybody interested in multilingualism and language.

Hands-On Literacy, Grade 4 - Authentic Learning Experiences That Engage Students in Creative and Critical Thinking (Paperback):... Hands-On Literacy, Grade 4 - Authentic Learning Experiences That Engage Students in Creative and Critical Thinking (Paperback)
Mark Hess
R926 Discovery Miles 9 260 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

This practical resource is a compendium of authentic and hands-on literacy activities that will engage, challenge, and delight students. Specifically targeting Grade 4, these lessons and strategies enhance literacy instruction and encourage critical thinking. Aligned with current standards and principles of literacy instruction, the lessons will inspire GenZ and future generations of students by allowing them to explore literacy through public speaking, graphic design, improvisation, smartphones and video, art, music, and more. The original and entertaining activity sheets, graphic organizers, and examples are ready to be used or adapted to a wide variety of stories, novels, and nonfiction. With fully developed lesson plans, the practical resources in this book will motivate students of all backgrounds, including English language learners, gifted and twice exceptional learners, and all students who are comfortable or not yet comfortable in the English classroom. This book is the first in a set of three literacy titles focused on Grades 4, 5, and 6. Each book contains lessons and units to help develop deeper learning and encourage student creativity.

Language Policies in English-dominant Countries - Six Case Studies (Paperback): Michael Herriman, Barbara Burnaby Language Policies in English-dominant Countries - Six Case Studies (Paperback)
Michael Herriman, Barbara Burnaby
R826 Discovery Miles 8 260 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Recent years have seen the development of language policies in many countries, usually for the purpose of defining status, support and recognition of languages and language diversity. This book analyses policy development in six countries where, because of its association with colonial expansion, English has become the dominant language and hence the language of power, government and civil commerce, often replacing other local languages. Recent demographic and political changes have forced a recognition of the need for re-defining the role and status of language(s) relative to English and to one another and for according linguistic rights to speakers of the non-official language(s). The case studies presented here show the diversity of responses to language issues when taken up officially or by default, and record the struggle of minority-language speakers to attain rights and recognition in education and social services. There is clear evidence of the status impact of decisions on language at all levels and a startling revelation of the intractability of language issues to solutions. The book will be of interest to academics, politicians, educators and students of linguistics, cultural and comparative studies.

Chicano English in Context (Hardcover): C. Fought Chicano English in Context (Hardcover)
C. Fought
R2,881 Discovery Miles 28 810 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Chicano English in Context is the first modern, comprehensive study of Chicano English, a variety spoken by millions of Latinos in the U.S. It is also one of the first studies of ongoing sound change within an ethnic minority community. It briefly describes the phonology, syntax and semantics of this variety, and explores its crucial role in the construction of ethnic identity among young Latinos and Latinas. It also corrects misconceptions I how the general public views Chicano English.

Language Planning & Policy In The Pacific - Volume 1 - Fiji, The Philippines, And Vanuatu (Hardcover): Richard B. Baldauf Jr,... Language Planning & Policy In The Pacific - Volume 1 - Fiji, The Philippines, And Vanuatu (Hardcover)
Richard B. Baldauf Jr, Robert B. Kaplan
R2,439 Discovery Miles 24 390 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This volume covers the language situation in Fiji, The Philippines and Vanuatu explaining the linguistic diversity, the historical and political contexts and the current language situation, including language-in-education planning, the role of the media, the role of religion, and the roles of non-indigenous languages. The authors are indigenous and/or have been participants in the language planning context. Fiji and Vanuatu are not well represented in the international language policy/planning literature, while the section on the Philippines draws together the published literature in this area. The purpose of the volumes in this series is to present up-to-date information on polities that are not well-known to researchers in the field. A longer range purpose is to collect comparable information on as many polities as possible in order to facilitate the development of a richer theory to guide language policy and planning in other polities that undertake the development of a national policy on languages. This volume is part of an areal series which is committed to providing descriptions of language planning and policy in countries around the world.

Understanding Language Contact (Paperback): Evangelia Adamou, Barbara E. Bullock, Almeida Jacqueline Toribio Understanding Language Contact (Paperback)
Evangelia Adamou, Barbara E. Bullock, Almeida Jacqueline Toribio
R1,189 Discovery Miles 11 890 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Combines research with pedagogy to provide an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the topic for students approaching it for the first time. With a focus on the cognitive side of language contact, drawing on the closely related subjects of bilingualism and multilingualism, this textbook will also appeal to students beyond those taking Language Contact modules, on modules such as Bilingualism and SLA. The closest competitors all published at least 11 years ago, so this will be far and away the most up-to-date textbook on the market, combining cutting-edge insights from research with a core grounding in the subject.

Transformative Translanguaging Espacios - Latinx Students and their Teachers Rompiendo Fronteras sin Miedo (Hardcover): Maite... Transformative Translanguaging Espacios - Latinx Students and their Teachers Rompiendo Fronteras sin Miedo (Hardcover)
Maite T. Sanchez, Ofelia Garcia
R3,347 Discovery Miles 33 470 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book contributes to the understanding of the transformative power of incorporating translanguaging, the dynamic language practices of bi/multilingual communities, in the schooling of US Latinx children and youth. It showcases instructional spaces in US education where Latinx children's and youths' translanguaging is at the center of their teaching and learning. By centering racialized Latinx bilingual students, including their knowledge systems and cultural and linguistic practices, it transforms the monolingual-white supremacy ideology of many educational spaces. In so doing, racialized bilingual Latinx subjectivities are potentially transformed, as students learn to understand processes of colonization and domination that have robbed them of opportunities to use their entire semiotic repertoire in learning. The book makes a strong theoretical contribution to the field, putting decolonial, post-structuralist understandings of language and bilingualism alongside critical race theory and critical pedagogy.

Bilingualism and Cognitive Control (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): Ramesh Kumar Mishra Bilingualism and Cognitive Control (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
Ramesh Kumar Mishra
R3,123 Discovery Miles 31 230 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This thought-provoking monograph makes a multidisciplinary case for bilingualism as a possible enhancer of executive function, particularly cognitive control. Its central focus is the cognitive operations of the bilingual brain in processing two languages and whether they afford the brain a greater edge on neuroplasticity-in short, a cognitive advantage. Major issues and controversies in the debate are analyzed from cognitive neuroscience, psycholinguistic, and integrative perspectives, with attention paid to commonly and rarely studied domains at work in bilingual processing. The author also pinpoints future areas for improved research such as recognizing the diversity of bilingualism, not simply in languages spoken but also in social context, as seen among immigrants and refugees. Included in the coverage: The evolution of bilingualism. What goes on in a bilingual mind? The core cognitive mechanisms. Cognitive advantage of bilingualism and its criticisms. Neuroscience of bilingualism. Bilingualism, context, and control. Attention, vision, and control in bilinguals. With its cogent takes on ongoing questions and emerging issues, Bilingualism and Cognitive Control is of immediate interest to bilingual researchers and practitioners interested in understanding the behavioral aspects and neurobiology of bilingualism and the dynamic character of the bilingual/multilingual/second language learner's mind, as well as the growing number of advanced undergraduate and graduate students interested in the psychology/psycholinguistics of bilingualism, bilingual cognitive psychology, cognitive science, and cognitive neuroscience.

Parents and Children in the Inner City (Hardcover, New Ed): Harriett Wilson, G.W. Herbert Parents and Children in the Inner City (Hardcover, New Ed)
Harriett Wilson, G.W. Herbert
R1,932 Discovery Miles 19 320 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Parents and Children in the Inner City was first published in 1978.

Urban Sociology (Hardcover): R.N. Morris Urban Sociology (Hardcover)
R.N. Morris
R6,724 Discovery Miles 67 240 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book offers a coherant theoretical introduction to urban sociology. Based on the urban theory of Louis Wirth, it systematically examines Wirth's principal ideas in the contexts of pre-industrial cities, industrial cities and bureaucracies. Morris discusses conditions for the emergence of cities and for industrialization. He relates organisational and ecological accounts of the city and considers the contributions of each. Bureaucracy appears as a peculiarly urban form of organisation: its ecological and social characteristics are examined in an original manner and with considerable insight so as to illustrate and modify the propositions derived from Wirth's theory. The book concludes with a comprehensive evaluation of Wirth and his critics. This book was first published in 1968.

Cities, Capitalism and Civilization (Hardcover): R.J. Holton Cities, Capitalism and Civilization (Hardcover)
R.J. Holton
R6,723 Discovery Miles 67 230 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Cities, Capitalism and Civilization looks at the character and distinctiveness of Western Civilization. R.J. Holton sets out to challenge the belief that cities and urban social classes have formed the main component of the advance of civilization, and the principle dynamic of Western capitalism. This book was first published in 1986.

Theoretical and Applied Perspectives on Teaching Foreign Languages in Multilingual Settings - Pedagogical Implications... Theoretical and Applied Perspectives on Teaching Foreign Languages in Multilingual Settings - Pedagogical Implications (Paperback)
Anna Krulatz, Georgios Neokleous, Anne Dahl
R1,226 Discovery Miles 12 260 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book promotes linguistically responsive foreign language teaching practices in multilingual contexts by facilitating a dialogue between teachers and researchers. It advances a discussion of how to connect the acquisition of subsequent foreign languages with previous language knowledge to create culturally and linguistically inclusive foreign language classrooms, and how to strengthen the connection between research on multilingualism and foreign language teaching practice. The chapters present new approaches to foreign language instruction in multilingual settings, many of them forged in collaboration between foreign language teachers and researchers of multilingualism. The authors report findings of classroom-based research, including case studies and action research on topics such as the functions and applications of translanguaging in the foreign language classroom, the role of learners' own languages in teaching additional languages, linguistically and culturally inclusive foreign language pedagogies, and teacher and learner attitudes to multilingual teaching approaches.

The Mechanisms of Perception (Hardcover, New edition): Jean Piaget The Mechanisms of Perception (Hardcover, New edition)
Jean Piaget
R1,864 Discovery Miles 18 640 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book was first published in 1969.

Effects of the Second Language on the First (Hardcover, illustrated edition): Vivian Cook Effects of the Second Language on the First (Hardcover, illustrated edition)
Vivian Cook
R2,689 Discovery Miles 26 890 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book looks at changes in the first language of people who know a second language, thus seeing L2 users as people in their own right differing from the monolingual in both first and second languages. It presents theories and research that investigate the first language of second language users from a variety of perspectives including vocabulary, pragmatics, cognition, and syntax and using a variety of linguistic and psychological models.

Language Attitudes and Identities in Multilingual China - A Linguistic Ethnography (Hardcover, 2015 ed.): Sihua Liang Language Attitudes and Identities in Multilingual China - A Linguistic Ethnography (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
Sihua Liang
R2,972 R2,009 Discovery Miles 20 090 Save R963 (32%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

These in-depth case studies provide novel insights in to the fast-changing language situation in multilingual China, and how it changes the meanings of language identity and language learning. This linguistic ethnographic study of language attitudes and identities in contemporary China in the era of multilingualism provides a comprehensive and critical review of the state of the art in the field of language-attitude research, and situates attitudes towards Chinese regional dialects in their social, historical as well as local contexts. The role of language policies and the links between the interactional phenomena and other contextual factors are investigated through the multi-level analysis of linguistic ethnographic data. This study captures the long-term language socialisation process and the moment-to-moment construction of language attitudes at a level of detail that is rarely seen. The narrative is presented in a highly readable style, without compromising the theoretical sophistication and sociolinguistic complexities.

The Sociopolitics of English Language Teaching (Paperback): Joan Kelly Hall, William Eggington The Sociopolitics of English Language Teaching (Paperback)
Joan Kelly Hall, William Eggington
R828 Discovery Miles 8 280 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The sociopolitical dimensions of English language teaching are central to the English language professional. These dimensions include language policies, cultural expectations, and the societal roles of languages. This book aims to present these issues to practicing and aspiring teachers in order to raise awareness of the sociopolitical nature of English language teaching.

Aspects of Bilingualism in Wales (Hardcover): Colin Baker Aspects of Bilingualism in Wales (Hardcover)
Colin Baker
R2,682 Discovery Miles 26 820 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Wales is a small nation with a long and varied tradition of bilingualism. The minority language and culture is under threat. The book seeks to take the temperature of the Welsh language. Building on a computer analysis of the 1981 Welsh language Census data, the book provides evidence of a language moving slowly towards extinction. The aim of each chapter is to examine an issue which is of significance in most minority language situations, but is exemplified and encapsulated in the Welsh context. The effect of television and other mass media, the potential and threat of the microelectronic revolution, the existence and erosion of heartlands are issues which are part of the nervous tension of contemporary Wales and many other minority language regions. The role of bilingual education is a central issue of the book. A bilingual education model is described as a basis for analysing some of the problems and issues of Welsh and worldwide bilingual education. Another chapter analyses different approaches to curriculum development in minority language contexts and argues for a dual approach combining central initiatives and teacher based action research. Regional variations in the policy and provision of bilingual schooling in Wales are portrayed, and two further chapters present recent research into Welsh education. This research points to the crucial nature of immersion and active participation in the minority culture as a lifeline for the future of the Welsh language.

Science and Industry in the Nineteenth Century (Hardcover, New edition): J D Bernal Science and Industry in the Nineteenth Century (Hardcover, New edition)
J D Bernal
R5,833 Discovery Miles 58 330 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Published in (2005), Science and Industry in the Nineteenth Century is a valuable contribution to the field of Economic History.

Aspects of Bilingualism in Wales (Paperback, Outside US/Canada): Colin Baker Aspects of Bilingualism in Wales (Paperback, Outside US/Canada)
Colin Baker
R821 Discovery Miles 8 210 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Wales is a small nation with a long and varied tradition of bilingualism. The minority language and culture is under threat. The book seeks to take the temperature of the Welsh language. Building on a computer analysis of the 1981 Welsh language Census data, the book provides evidence of a language moving slowly towards extinction. The aim of each chapter is to examine an issue which is of significance in most minority language situations, but is exemplified and encapsulated in the Welsh context. The effect of television and other mass media, the potential and threat of the microelectronic revolution, the existence and erosion of heartlands are issues which are part of the nervous tension of contemporary Wales and many other minority language regions. The role of bilingual education is a central issue of the book. A bilingual education model is described as a basis for analysing some of the problems and issues of Welsh and worldwide bilingual education. Another chapter analyses different approaches to curriculum development in minority language contexts and argues for a dual approach combining central initiatives and teacher based action research. Regional variations in the policy and provision of bilingual schooling in Wales are portrayed, and two further chapters present recent research into Welsh education. This research points to the crucial nature of immersion and active participation in the minority culture as a lifeline for the future of the Welsh language.

Paulo Freire and Multilingual Education - Theoretical Approaches, Methodologies, and Empirical Analyses in Language and... Paulo Freire and Multilingual Education - Theoretical Approaches, Methodologies, and Empirical Analyses in Language and Literacy (Paperback)
Sandro R. Barros, Luciana C De Oliveira
R1,301 Discovery Miles 13 010 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

* Chapters bring together top and emerging scholars from around the world to examine the application of Freire's theories to literacy and language education in a range of settings globally Provides a comparative overview of the uptakes of Freire's language and literacy theories and methodological concepts * This book invites scholars and students to rethink multilingual literacy in contested standard language discourses

The Diagnosis of Writing in a Second or Foreign Language - European Perspectives (Paperback): Ari Huhta, Claudia Harsch, Dmitri... The Diagnosis of Writing in a Second or Foreign Language - European Perspectives (Paperback)
Ari Huhta, Claudia Harsch, Dmitri Leontjev, Lea Nieminen
R1,208 Discovery Miles 12 080 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The Diagnosis of Writing in a Second or Foreign Language is a comprehensive survey of diagnostic assessment of second/foreign language (SFL) writing. In this innovative book, a compelling case is made for SFL writing as an individual, contextual, and multidimensional ability, combining several theoretically informed approaches upon which to base diagnosis. Using the diagnostic cycle as the overarching framework, the book starts with the planning phase, cover design, development, and delivery of diagnostic assessment, ending with feedback and feed-forward aspects to feed diagnostic information into the teaching and learning process. It covers means to diagnose both the writing processes and products, including the design and development of diagnostic tasks and rating scales, as well as automated approaches to assessment. Also included is a range of existing instruments and approaches to diagnosing SFL writing. Addressing large-scale as well as classroom contexts, this volume is useful for researchers, teachers, and educational policy-makers in language learning.

The Routledge Handbook of Second Language Acquisition and Speaking (Hardcover): Tracey M. Derwing The Routledge Handbook of Second Language Acquisition and Speaking (Hardcover)
Tracey M. Derwing; Murray J. Munro, Ron I. Thomson
R6,952 Discovery Miles 69 520 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

This Handbook is a comprehensive volume outlining the foremost issues regarding research and teaching of second language speaking, examining such diverse topics as cognitive processing, articulation, knowledge of pragmatics, instruction in sub-components of speaking (e.g., grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary) and the attrition of the first language. Outstanding academics have contributed chapters to provide an integrated and inclusive perspective on oral language skills. Specialized contexts for speaking are also explored (e.g., English as a Lingua Franca, workplace, and interpreting). The Routledge Handbook of Second Language Acquisition and Speaking will be an indispensable resource for students and scholars in applied linguistics, cognitive psychology, linguistics, and education.

Attitudes and Languages (Paperback): Colin Baker Attitudes and Languages (Paperback)
Colin Baker
R821 Discovery Miles 8 210 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The book aims to establish the concept of attitudes as more central to the study of minority and majority languages. The strong tradition of attitude theory and research from social psychology is made relevant to language restoration and decay. Original research shows how attitude to bilingualism is conceptually distinct from attitude to a specific language. A piece of research in Wales investigates the origins of language attitudes in individual differences and in environmental attributes.

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