Handbook of Foreign Language Communication and Learning by Karlfried Knapp (Engl

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The Handbooks of Applied Linguistics provide a state-of-the-art description of established and emerging areas of Applied Linguistics. Each volume gives an overview of the field, explains the most important traditions and their findings, identifies the gaps in current research, and gives perspectives for future directions.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

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

Author Biography

Karlfried Knapp, University of Erfurt, Germany; Barbara Seidlhofer and Henry Widdowson, University of Vienna, Austria.

Table of Contents

Contents The nature of foreign languages The nature of foreign language learningGeneral perspectives on foreign language teachingThe design of foreign language teachingApproaches to foreign language teachingEvaluation Foreign language teacher education

Long Description

The Handbooks of Applied Linguistics series is based on an understanding of Applied Linguistics as an inter- and transdisciplinary field of academic enquiry. Combining theoretical epistemes with empirical insights and practitioners' expertise, Applied Linguistics identifies and analyses real-world problems in which language and communication are central issues. Based on the resulting knowledge, Applied Linguistics is in a strong position to contribute to sustainably solving such real-world problems. The Handbooks of Applied Linguistics provide a state-of-the-art description of established and emerging areas of Applied Linguistics. Each volume gives an overview of the field, explains most important traditions and their findings, identifies the gaps in current research, and discusses perspectives for future directions.

Details ISBN3110260123 ISBN-10 3110260123 ISBN-13 9783110260120 Format Paperback Place of Publication Berlin Country of Publication Germany Edited by Barbara Seidlhofer DEWEY 418.0071 Short Title HANDBK OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE COM Language English Media Book Series Number 6 Publisher De Gruyter Series Handbooks of Applied Linguistics [HAL] Pages 751 Imprint De Gruyter Mouton Year 2011 Publication Date 2011-05-27 Author Henry Widdowson Alternative 9783110188332 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this

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