Handbook of Foreign Language Communication and Learning (Hardcover)

This volume focuses on how far the policies, principles and practices of foreign language teaching and learning are, or can be, informed by theoretical considerations and empirical findings from the linguistic disciplines. Part I deals with the nature of foreign language learning in general, while Part II explores issues arising from linguistic, socio-political, cultural and cognitive perspectives. Part III and IV then consider the different factors that have to be taken into account in designing the foreign language subject and the various approaches to pedagogy that have been proposed. Part V finally addresses questions concerning assessment of learner proficiency and the evaluation of courses designed to promote it. Key features: provides a state-of-the-art description of different areas in the context of foreign language communication and learning presents a critical appraisal of the relevance of the field offers solutionsto everyday language-related problems with contributions from renowned experts

General

Imprint:	de Gruyter Mouton
Country of origin:	Germany
Series:	Handbooks of Applied Linguistics [HAL]
Release date:	October 2009
First published:	2009
Editors:	Karlfried Knapp • Barbara Seidlhofer
Contributors:	Henry Widdowson
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 40mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	751
ISBN-13:	978-3-11-018833-2
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language teaching & learning (other than ELT) > Language teaching & learning material & coursework > General Promotions
LSN:	3-11-018833-3
Barcode:	9783110188332

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