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Language Brokers - Hyeyoung Kwon
In a nation lacking a comprehensive social safety net, people often scramble to find private solutions to structural problems. While existing scholarship primarily focuses on how adults, particularly mothers, navigate systematic gaps in social support, Language Brokers shifts our attention to bilingual children securing crucial resources for their families. Drawing upon interviews with working-class Mexican and Korean American language brokers, as well as healthcare providers, and months of participant observation in a Southern California police station, Hyeyoung Kwon reveals how children of immigrants translate more than simple verbal exchanges. Living at the intersection of multiple forms of inequality, these youth creatively use their in-between status to resolve structural problems to ensure their families' basic citizenship rights are upheld in interactions with teachers, social workers, landlords, doctors, and police officers. In an era of widespread racialized nativism, Language Brokers provides a critical examination of American culture, laying bare the contradictions between the ideals of equality and the exclusion of immigrants. Kwon underscores that dichotomous and racialized understandings of "deserving" and "undeserving" immigrants—which are embedded in everyday interactions and institutional practices—inform the routine ways in which immigrant youth attempt to cultivate belonging for their families.
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Bombay Brokers
A political party worker who produces crowds for electoral rallies. A “prison specialist†who serves other people’s prison sentences in exchange for a large fee. An engineer who is able to secure otherwise impossible building permits. These and other dealmakers-whose behind-the-scenes expertise and labor are often invisible-have an intrinsic role in the city's functioning and can be indispensable for navigating everyday life in Bombay, one of the world’s most complex, dynamic, and populous cities. Bombay Brokers collects profiles of thirty-six such “brokers.†Written by anthropologists, artists, city planners, and activists, these character sketches bring into relief the paradox that these brokers’ knowledge and labor are simultaneously invisible yet essential for Bombay’s functioning. Their centrality reveals the global-scale paradoxes and gaps that these brokers mediate and bridge. In this way, Bombay Brokers prompts a reconsideration of what counts as legitimate and valuable knowledge and labor while offering insight into changing structures of power in Bombay and around the globe. Contributors. Anjali Arondekar, Sarthak Bagchi, Tobias Baitsch, Sangeeta Banerji, Srimati Basu, Tarini Bedi, Amita Bhide, Lisa BjÖrkman, Uday Chandra, Simon Chauchard, Ka-Kin Cheuk, Michael Collins, Daisy Deomampo, Maura Finkelstein, Ajay Gandhi, Rupali Gupte, Kathryn C. Hardy, Lalitha Kamath, Prasad Khanolkar, Bhushan Korgaonkar, ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Kink - Garth Greenwell, R.O. Kwon
Kink is a groundbreaking anthology of literary short fiction exploring love and desire, BDSM, and interests across the sexual spectrum, edited by lauded writers R.O. Kwon and Garth Greenwell, and featuring a roster of all-star contributors including Alexander Chee, Roxane Gay, Carmen Maria Machado, and more.Kink is a dynamic anthology of literary fiction that opens an imaginative door into the world of desire. The stories within this collection portray love, desire, BDSM, and sexual kinks in all their glory with a bold new vision. The collection includes works by renowned fiction writers such as Callum Angus, Alexander Chee, Vanessa Clark, Melissa Febos, Kim Fu, Roxane Gay, Cara Hoffman, Zeyn Joukhadar, Chris Kraus, Carmen Maria Machado, Peter Mountford, Larissa Pham, and Brandon Taylor, with Garth Greenwell and R.O. Kwon as editors.The stories within explore bondage, power-play, and submissive-dominant relationships; we are taken to private estates, therapists' offices, underground sex clubs, private estates, and even a Victorian-era sex theater. While there are whips and chains, sure, the true power of these stories lies in their beautiful, moving dispatches from across the sexual spectrum of interest and desires, as portrayed by some of today's most exciting writers.
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Sansa - I Hjong-kwon
Horské kláštery (kor. sansa) představují jedinečný, více než 1500 let starý fenomén tradiční kultury Koreje. Básník, cestovatel a publicista I Hjong-kwon (1963) v této knize plasticky přibližuje dvaadvacet jihokorejských lokalit a jejich osobitý svět. Seznamuje nás s korejskou historií, buddhistickou filozofií, výtvarným uměním, svéráznými legendami i zenovou poezií a geografií (ba i geomancií) hor - a to vše doplňuje více než 220 barevnými fotografiemi. Věnuje též velkou pozornost architektuře, zejména souvislosti mezi uspořádáním jednotlivých budov v prostoru sansa a pojmem cesty k duchovnímu probuzení v buddhistickém smyslu. Kniha je tak určena nejen zájemcům o kulturu Dálného východu, estetiku a buddhismus, ale i všem čtenářům, kteří se zamýšlejí nad vztahem krajiny a architektury, přírody a kultury.
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Lemon - Kwon Yeo-Sun
This is not a murder story. It is the story of those left behind. Parasite meets The Good Son in this piercing psychological portrait of three women haunted by a brutal, unsolved crime. In the summer of 2002, Kim Hae-on was killed in what became known as the High School Beauty Murder. There were two suspects: Shin Jeongjun, who had a rock-solid alibi, and Han Manu, to whom no evidence could be pinned. The case went cold.Seventeen years pass without justice, and the grief and uncertainty take a cruel toll on her younger sister, Da-on, in particular. Unable to move on with her life, Da-on tries in her own twisted way to recover some of what she''s lost, ultimately setting out to find the truth of what happened.Shifting between the perspectives of Da-on and two of Hae-on''s classmates, Lemon ostensibly takes the shape of a crime novel. But identifying the perpetrator is not the main objective here: Kwon Yeo-sun uses this well-worn form to craft a searing, timely exploration of privilege, jealousy, trauma, and how we live with the wrongs we have endured and inflicted in turn.Praise for Lemon: ''Discovering whodunnit isn''t really the point here; Lemon is a subtle, ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Learning Korean through Culture - Haboush JaHyun Kim, Kyuin Kim, Hyeyoung Park
Learning Korean through Culture is designed to help intermediate to advanced Korean language learners gain a deeper understanding of the language. Volume 1 focuses on key aspects of Korean society, including food, language, jobs, and marriage. Suitable for use both in the classroom and at home, it combines cultural content with intermediate to advanced grammar and expressions to facilitate learning.Through engaging dialogues, learners will explore both traditional and modern Korean culture, gaining insights into how traditional characteristics have evolved over time. This book offers learners the opportunity to familiarize themselves with Korean culture while developing a critical perspective by comparing and contrasting it with their own cultural backgrounds.A variety of activities are included to help learners communicate confidently in Korean and share their newfound understanding with others interested in Korean culture.
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Language vs. Reality - N.J. Enfield
A fascinating examination of how we are both played by language and made by language: the science underlying the bugs and features of humankind’s greatest invention.Language is said to be humankind’s greatest accomplishment. But what is language actually good for? It performs poorly at representing reality. It is a constant source of distraction, misdirection, and overshadowing. In fact, N. J. Enfield notes, language is far better at persuasion than it is at objectively capturing the facts of experience. Language cannot create or change physical reality, but it can do the next best thing: reframe and invert our view of the world. In Language vs. Reality, Enfield explains why language is bad for scientists (who are bound by reality) but good for lawyers (who want to win their cases), why it can be dangerous when it falls into the wrong hands, and why it deserves our deepest respect.  Enfield offers a lively exploration of the science underlying the bugs and features of language. He examines the tenuous relationship between language and reality; details the array of effects language has on our memory, attention, and reasoning; and describes how these varied effects power narratives and storytelling as well as political spin ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Second Language Learning and Language Teaching - Vivian Cook
Second Language Learning and Language Teaching provides an introduction to the application of second language acquisition research to language teaching. Assuming no previous background in second language acquisition or language teaching methods, this text starts by introducing readers to the basic issues of second language acquisition research. It then examines how people learn particular aspects of the second language, such as grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and the writing system, and at the strategies they adopt in their learning and the differences between individuals. Final chapters look at second language learning in a broader context – the goals of language teaching and how teaching methods relate to SLA research. This newly updated fifth edition builds on the comprehensive scope of earlier editions while also addressing more recent developments in the field, particularly multilingual approaches to language teaching.
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Language Matters - Donna Jo Napoli, Vera Lee-Schoenfeld
Is Ebonics really a dialect or simply bad English? Do women and men speak differently? Will computers ever really learn human language? Does offensive language harm children? These are only a few of the issues surrounding language that crop up every day. Most of us have very definite opinions on these questions one way or another. Yet as linguists Donna Jo Napoli and Vera Lee-Schoenfeld point out in this short and thoroughly readable volume, many of our most deeply held ideas about the nature of language and its role in our lives are either misconceived or influenced by myths and stereotypes.Language Matters provides a highly informative tour of the world of language, examining these and other vexing and controversial language-related questions. Throughout, Napoli and Lee-Schoenfeld encourage and lead the reader to use common-sense and everyday experience rather than preconceived notions or technical linguistic expertise. Both their questions and their conclusions are surprising, sometimes provocative, and always entertaining.This thoroughly revised second edition updates the book with a new co-author, and includes new chapters on language and power, language extinction, and what it is linguists actually do. Language Matters is sure to engage both general readers and students of language and linguistics ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Learning A New Language For Dummies - Maria J. Cabrera-Puche
Strategies, tools, and motivation for learning a new language Learning A New Language For Dummies explains how you can create a personal plan to achieve your language learning goals. Get research-based suggestions for speeding up your language acquisition and learn about the benefits of leveling up your linguistic ability. Even if you've never studied a language before, this easy-to-understand guide will prepare you to pick the learning methods that will work best for you. You#ll also get an intro to the basics of how humans learn languages, so you can stay motivated, set realistic goals, and achieve success. No matter what language you want to learn, this Dummies guide will help you start off on the right foot. Choose a language learning approach that fits you and your lifestyleGet step-by-step guidance for making a plan and setting achievable goalsLearn techniques and strategies for learning quicker and retaining moreImprove your odds of success with a foundation of knowledge about the learning process Anyone considering learning a new language or refreshing their knowledge of a language—and language teachers, too—will love Learning a New Language For Dummies.
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The Language Game - Morten H. Christiansen, Nick Chater
''Marvellously clear... playfully persuasive'' Richard Dawkins''Full of Fascinating details. A delight to read.'' Tim Harford''Highly original and convincing ... a delight to read!'' - Daniel EverettWhat is language?Why do we have it?Why does that matter?Language is perhaps humanity''s most astonishing accomplishment and one that remains poorly understood.Upending centuries of scholarship (including, most recently, Chomsky and Pinker) The Language Game shows how people learn to talk not by acquiring fixed meanings and rules, but by picking up, reusing, and recombining countless linguistic fragments in novel ways.Drawing on entertaining and persuasive examples from across the world the book explains:· How our short-lived memory copes with the on-rushing deluge of sound that is everyday speech.· Why it is that language is such a challenge for language scientists but learnt effortlessly by toddlers.· Why the languages of the world are so spectacularly varied---and why no two people speak quite the same language.· Why humans have language, but chimps don''t.· How language gave us a big brain and changed the course of evolution.· How language doesn''t limit, but does shape, how we think.·And ultimately, why all we know about language should give us hope.Christiansen and Chater''s The Language Game draws on a fascinating range of ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The New Psychology of Language - David Peeters, Ton Dijkstra
This illuminating book offers an up-to-date introduction to the psychology of language, exploring aspects of language processing that have previously not been given centre stage such as the role of body and brain, social aspects of language use, and mental models.The New Psychology of Language presents an overarching theoretical account called the Language User Framework for discussing a wide variety of core language activities. How do we understand speech in conversations? How do we read books? How do we convert our thoughts into bodily signals (speech, gestures, facial expressions) when we speak? What happens in the mind and brain when we have mastered two or more languages? All these aspects of language use are discussed at the level of words and sentences, as well as text and discourse. Language is considered as an embodied, embedded, incremental cognitive activity aiming at the construction and communication of rich and dynamic mental models. Discussion boxes highlight controversies in the field; case studies and practical exercises provide insight into everyday examples; illustrations represent important models of language processing; and key findings come along with clear and concise chapter summaries. Special attention is paid to research techniques for investigating the psychology of language.This accessible book ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Second Language Pronunciation
Practical resources designed to help language educators apply the latest research and most effective pedagogical methods to classroom pronunciation instruction In Second Language Pronunciation: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Teaching, a team of distinguished researchers and educators delivers an incisive and practical approach to evidence-based pronunciation instruction in second language classrooms. Developed for language teachers who want to incorporate and implement the most effective pedagogical methods in their language instruction, this edited volume offers 15 essays that connect the latest research with practical applications in the classroom. In addition to exploring recent but less well-known methods—like High Variability Phonetic Training, discourse-based teaching, communicative classrooms, and technology-based methods—these chapters are unified in bringing theory to bear on practical questions faced by language teachers. The chapters follow a standard format, moving from critical research issues to pedagogical implications, and practical resources to equip language teachers, scholars, administrators, and teachers-in-training with the tools they require to develop their students’ pronunciation abilities. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to using empirical evidence to guide pronunciation instruction in second language studentsComprehensive explorations of the integration of pronunciation instruction into second language educationPractical discussions of perception training in pronunciation instruction and the importance of ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Language Classroom Assessment - Liying Cheng
In the first edition of this book, Dr. Liying Cheng provided an easy-to-follow guide to understanding language classroom assessment, from giving an overview of different forms of assessment to outlining assessment methods and procedures. The second edition of Language Classroom Assessment further explores language assessment, expanding on how to answer the key question: “Have my students learned?” This edition has also been updated with the newest changes in language assessment research and highlights the interaction of teaching, learning, and assessment. This essential guide provides English language teachers with the knowledge to reflect on their own assessment practices. Dr. Cheng helps you understand and reflect on essential topics, such as: The difference between testing and assessment The four major aspects of language classroom assessment Which assessment tools can support student learning The purposes, methods, and procedures for effective assessment How to use assessment to motivate student learning Demystify the process of assessing language. Whether you are a new or seasoned teacher, Language Classroom Assessment, Second Edition is an essential resource for anyone who wants to improve their assessment practices. About the English Language Teacher Development Series As the English language teaching field continually reinvents itself, the pressure is intense for language ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Introducing Second Language Acquisition - Kirsten M. Hummel
An up-to-date overview of second language acquisition, designed to engage 21st-century learners Introducing Second Language Acquisition: Perspectives and Practices provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the main concepts, issues, and debates in second language acquisition studies. This introductory textbook is aimed specifically at students encountering the topic for the first time. Each chapter offers a modern layout with engaging pedagogical features such as self-assessment and discussion questions, project ideas, and further reading and viewing suggestions. The second edition of Introducing Second Language Acquisition: Perspectives and Practices has been fully updated to reflect the most recent scholarship in the field. It introduces a new structure, featuring separate chapters on theoretical perspectives which cover past and present approaches as well as cognitive approaches. New content also includes sections on skill acquisition theory, translanguaging, second language literacy development, and multilingualism. Written in accessible language and with a focus on practical applications, this go-to textbook is a clear and concise introduction to second language acquisition studies, offering lessons drawn from the latest leading research. It is an ideal resource for students in applied linguistics and second language education. This key text offers: Comprehensive coverage of the latest research in second language acquisition studiesImproved ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Target Grade 9 Writing AQA GCSE (9-1) English Language Workbook
Which exam? AQA GCSE (9-1) English Language First teaching: September 2015 First assessment: June 2017 A targeted way to build key skills for the new AQA GCSE (9-1) English Language specification (assessment from 2017). Target workbooks'' unique approach builds, develops and extends key exam skills. Step-by-step exercises get you ready for exams, with each book providing 70+ pages of structured practice. Full of ready-to-use examples and activities. Designed for those working towards the higher GCSE (9-1) grades, this workbook builds, challenges and develops your writing skills even further. See your progress easily, with step-by-step exercises and exam-style questions that focus on building key skills. Each workbook addresses a range of common misconceptions and problem areas, so you can build up your skills for the more challenging parts of language learning. Use the workbooks in class or at home - the exercises are easy to use independently. Part of the Target Edexcel GCSE (9-1) English Language series: Target Grade 3 English Language Reading Target Grade 3 English Language Writing Target Grade 5 English Language Reading Target Grade 5 English Language Writing Target Grade 9 English Language Reading Target Grade 9 English Language Writing Target workbooks make the perfect partner to the ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Gestalt Language Processing - Alison Battye
This book invites the reader to explore Natural Language Acquisition for Gestalt Language Processors. It clearly sets out the stages of Gestalt Language Processing and the steps in therapy to effectively help neurodivergent children and young people to move on with their language development, supporting them to become independent and creative language users. A wealth of real-life examples and in-depth case studies brings theory to life and allows practitioners to apply the principles to the children they know. Chapters include: • A detailed description of each stage of Natural Language Acquisition and a summary of the research background. • Clear and comprehensive guides to scoring language samples and tracking progress. • AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) options and supports for developing literacy. • Consideration of regulation and movement supports. • Handouts for use in practice, with extra content available online. Gestalt Language Processing is an invaluable resource for any Speech and Language Therapist, parent or teacher who is looking to further their knowledge and transform the language support they offer to autistic and neurodivergent children.
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Target Grade 3 Reading Edexcel GCSE (9-1) English Language Workbook - David Grant
Target Grade 3 workbooks build skills from Grade 2 and extend into Grade 4 to catch up, keep up and make expected progress in Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) English Language. Target’s unique approach tackles the key misconceptions and barriers identified at each grade level to build essential exam skills for success. Each unit breaks down English Language concepts into the core components to tackle misunderstandings at the root, add depth to knowledge and build confidence. After checking their basic knowledge and boosting skills, students can test their knowledge with exam-style questions. The workbooks also includes more practice texts, blank pages for notes and an answers section to support independent working both in and out of the classroom. Exam Board: Pearson EdexcelLevel: GCSE (9-1)Subject: English LanguageFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exams: June 2017 Part of the Target Edexcel GCSE (9-1) English Language series: Target Grade 3 English Language Reading Target Grade 3 English Language Writing Target Grade 5 English Language Reading Target Grade 5 English Language Writing Target Grade 9 English Language Reading Target Grade 9 English Language Writing Target workbooks make the perfect partner to the GCSE (9-1) Revise! Series.
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Language Testing and Assessment - Aek Phakiti
This book covers crucial knowledge and skill sets for developing language tests and setting assessments. Aimed at practitioners of applied linguistics and TESOL and complete with online resources in a companion website for students and lecturers, the book:- covers the theoretical and methodological framework and rationale for language test use, assessment techniques in different language skills and basic strategies for analysis of test quality- stresses the importance of test reliability, validity and fairness in language assessment- provides its audience with theoretical and practical knowledge in language assessment- forms an accessible gateway into the often intimidating world of language assessment, and a unique opportunity for the readers to ground their knowledge of principles in language assessment research.This book equips readers with the ability to use theories and principles in language testing and assessment to design and use language tests and assessments optimally, given the available time and resources in a given context, and promote good practice and research in language testing and assessment.
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Psycholinguistic Approaches to Instructed Second Language Acquisition - Daniel R. Walter
This book applies a psycholinguistic perspective to instructed second language acquisition, seeking to bridge the gap between second language acquisition research and language teaching practices. It challenges the traditional divide between conscious and unconscious processes, or explicit and implicit learning, and re-envisions this as a continuum of the varying levels of consciousness which can be applied by learners to different language behaviors in the second language classroom. It applies this model to learner development and the classroom context, discussing pedagogical applications for instructors at all levels. This book will be of interest to researchers and graduate students in second language acquisition, psycholinguistics and language pedagogy. The accessible discussion of research findings, pedagogical approaches and classroom tasks and activities make this book particularly relevant for language teachers, providing the tools needed to apply second language acquisition research in their classroom.
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Target Grade 9 Reading AQA GCSE (9-1) English Language Workbook
Which exam? AQA GCSE (9-1) English Language First teaching: September 2015 First assessment: June 2017 A targeted way to build key skills for the new AQA GCSE (9-1) English Language specification (assessment from 2017). Target workbooks'' unique approach builds, develops and extends key exam skills. Step-by-step exercises get you ready for exams, with each book providing 70+ pages of structured practice. Full of ready-to-use examples and activities. Designed for those working towards the higher GCSE (9-1) grades, this workbook builds, challenges and develops your writing skills even further. See your progress easily, with step-by-step exercises and exam-style questions that focus on building key skills. Each workbook addresses a range of common misconceptions and problem areas, so you can build up your skills for the more challenging parts of language learning. Use the workbooks in class or at home - the exercises are easy to use independently. Part of the Target Edexcel GCSE (9-1) English Language series: Target Grade 3 English Language Reading Target Grade 3 English Language Writing Target Grade 5 English Language Reading Target Grade 5 English Language Writing Target Grade 9 English Language Reading Target Grade 9 English Language Writing Target workbooks make the perfect partner to the ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Target Grade 9 Reading Edexcel GCSE (9-1) English Language Workbook
Which exam? Edexcel GCSE (9-1) English Language First teaching: September 2015 First assessment: June 2017 A targeted way to build key skills for the new Edexcel GCSE (9-1) English Language specification (assessment from 2017). Target workbooks'' unique approach builds, develops and extends key exam skills. Step-by-step exercises get you ready for exams, with each book providing 70+ pages of structured practice. Full of ready-to-use examples and activities. Designed for those working towards the higher GCSE (9-1) grades, this workbook builds, challenges and develops your writing skills even further. See your progress easily, with step-by-step exercises and exam-style questions that focus on building key skills. Each workbook addresses a range of common misconceptions and problem areas, so you can build up your skills for the more challenging parts of language learning. Use the workbooks in class or at home - the exercises are easy to use independently. Part of the Target Edexcel GCSE (9-1) English Language series: Target Grade 3 English Language Reading Target Grade 3 English Language Writing Target Grade 5 English Language Reading Target Grade 5 English Language Writing Target Grade 9 English Language Reading Target Grade 9 English Language Writing Target workbooks make the perfect partner to the ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Target Grade 9 Writing Edexcel GCSE (9-1) English Language Workbook - Julie Hughes
Which exam? Edexcel GCSE (9-1) English Language First teaching: September 2015 First assessment: June 2017 A targeted way to build key skills for the new Edexcel GCSE (9-1) English Language specification (assessment from 2017). Target workbooks'' unique approach builds, develops and extends key exam skills. Step-by-step exercises get you ready for exams, with each book providing 70+ pages of structured practice. Full of ready-to-use examples and activities. Designed for those working towards the higher GCSE (9-1) grades, this workbook builds, challenges and develops your writing skills even further. See your progress easily, with step-by-step exercises and exam-style questions that focus on building key skills. Each workbook addresses a range of common misconceptions and problem areas, so you can build up your skills for the more challenging parts of language learning. Use the workbooks in class or at home - the exercises are easy to use independently. Part of the Target Edexcel GCSE (9-1) English Language series: Target Grade 3 English Language Reading Target Grade 3 English Language Writing Target Grade 5 English Language Reading Target Grade 5 English Language Writing Target Grade 9 English Language Reading Target Grade 9 English Language Writing Time to revise? Try our GCSE (9-1) REVISE ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Target Grade 5 Writing Edexcel GCSE (9-1) English Language Workbook - David Grant
Target Grade 9 workbooks build skills from Grade 7 and extend to the top of a Grade 9 to catch up, keep up and make expected progress in Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) English Language. Target’s unique approach tackles the key misconceptions and barriers identified at each grade level to build essential exam skills for success. Each unit breaks down English Language concepts into the core components to tackle misunderstandings at the root, add depth to knowledge and build confidence. After checking their basic knowledge and boosting skills, students can test their knowledge with exam-style questions. The workbooks also includes more practice texts, blank pages for notes and an answers section to support independent working both in and out of the classroom. Exam Board: Pearson EdexcelLevel: GCSE (9-1)Subject: English LanguageFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exams: June 2017 Part of the Target Edexcel GCSE (9-1) English Language series: Target Grade 3 English Language Reading Target Grade 3 English Language Writing Target Grade 5 English Language Reading Target Grade 5 English Language Writing Target Grade 9 English Language Reading Target Grade 9 English Language Writing Target workbooks make the perfect partner to the GCSE (9-1) Revise! Series.
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Understanding Body Language - Scott Rouse
Become more successful in every interaction by learning to read body language Scientific studies show that people use body language to express their true feelings about a given situation or topic. With Understanding Body Language, you''ll discover essential information and how-to guidance for deciphering nonverbal communication so you can make better decisions about the people and situations you approach every day.Start by learning how to properly observe people so you can uncover their subtle nonverbal cues without drawing attention to yourself. Then, practice on your friends and family with practical advice to help you better read social gatherings and telltale signs of disagreement. Finally, dive deeper with real-life scenarios you''ll likely encounter, such as dating, job interviews, and workplace interactions.Understanding Body Language includes:Body language 101—Explore the science and driving forces behind body language, best practices for your own expression, and tips for successful interpretation of others.In-the-moment guidance—Learn setting-specific how-tos to help you feel physically assured in difficult situations, such as using positive body language while on a date and projecting confidence within the workplace.An emotional connection—Discover the link between specific emotions and the associated body language so you can apply that vital knowledge in real time and use it to ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Dawn of Language - Sverker Johansson
"A model of popular-science writing" STEVEN POOLEWho was "the first speaker" and what was their first message?An erudite, tightly woven and beautifully written account of one of humanity''s greatest mysteries - the origins of language.Drawing on evidence from many fields, including archaeology, anthropology, neurology and linguistics, Sverker Johansson weaves these disparate threads together to show how our human ancestors evolved into language users. The Dawn of Language provides a fascinating survey of how grammar came into being and the differences or similarities between languages spoken around the world, before exploring how language eventually emerged in the very remote human past.Our intellectual and physiological changes through the process of evolution both have a bearing on our ability to acquire language. But to what extent is the evolution of language dependent on genes, or on environment? How has language evolved further, and how is it changing now, in the process of globalisation? And which aspects of language ensure that robots are not yet intelligent enough to reconstruct how language has evolved? Johansson''s far-reaching, authoritative and research-based approach to language is brought to life through dozens of astonishing examples, both human and animal, in a fascinatingly erudite and entertaining volume for anyone who ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Classroom Research for Language Teachers, Second Edition - Tim Stewart
In the first edition of this book, Tim Stewart provided an easy-to-follow guide to conducting classroom research, from getting started to publishing your findings. The second edition of Classroom Research for Language Teachers further explores different approaches to conducting classroom research in the English language classroom, beginning with the central question: Why should English language teachers conduct classroom research? This edition has also been updated with new examples of teacher research and more resources for language teachers wishing to conduct their own research. This essential guide provides novice teacher-researchers with the knowledge to begin their own classroom research and the confidence to carry it out. Stewart helps you answer and reflect on important topics, such as: The different kinds of research How to develop a research topic How to plan your research project What kind of data to collect, and how to analyze it How to prepare your ideas for publication Demystify the process of classroom research and enjoy the empowering energy of researching and learning. Whether you are a new teacher or an experienced one, Classroom Research for Language Teachers, Second Edition is an essential resource for anyone who wants to improve their teaching practice through research. About the ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Youth Language Practices and Urban Language Contact in Africa
The ways in which young people use language provides fascinating insights into language practice and contact. Written by a team of key scholars in the field, this book describes and theorises ''male, in-group, street-aligned, youth language practice'' in urban centres in Africa, exploring the creative use of language, and its function in peer sociality and contestation of social identities. The book contributes to theoretical debates surrounding multimodal language, language contact, standards and variation, and language change. It highlights that ''youth languages'' are not to be confused with the urban languages, varieties, and vernaculars of the general population, and that claims of autonomy and candidacy as national languages are flawed. The book demonstrates that the youthful practices of males are nevertheless worthy of scholarly attention: the framing of youth languages within the field of language contact will stimulate situated and comprehensive studies of the role and significance of youth practices.
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Modern X86 Assembly Language Programming - Daniel Kusswurm
This book is an instructional text that will teach you how to code x86-64 assembly language functions. It also explains how you can exploit the SIMD capabilities of an x86-64 processor using x86-64 assembly language and the AVX, AVX2, and AVX-512 instruction sets. This updated edition’s content and organization are designed to help you quickly understand x86-64 assembly language programming and the unique computational capabilities of x86 processors. The source code is structured to accelerate learning and comprehension of essential x86-64 assembly language programming constructs and data structures. Modern X86 Assembly Language Programming, Third Edition includes source code for both Windows and Linux. The source code elucidates current x86-64 assembly language programming practices, run-time calling conventions, and the latest generation of software development tools. What You Will LearnUnderstand important details of the x86-64 processor platform, including its core architecture, data types, registers, memory addressing modes, and the basic instruction setUse the x86-64 instruction set to create assembly language functions that are callable from C++Create assembly language code for both Windows and Linux using modern software development tools including MASM (Windows) and NASM (Linux)Employ x86-64 assembly language to efficiently manipulate common data types and programming constructs including integers, text strings, arrays, ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Language Diversity, Policy and Social Justice
This book honors the impactful work of Terrence G. Wiley on advancing social justice in the areas of language diversity and language policy. It brings together a group of experienced scholars to provide an overview of research and progress in three areas: heritage and community language education, ideologies of language and literacies, and language policy. The chapters cover a wide range of formal and informal learning spaces and address language policies and practices from the national to the local levels. The international appeal of Wiley’s work is represented through the rich diversity of the contributing scholars and research contexts. With an emphasis on advancing scholarship and advocacy for language minoritized populations in the United States and around the world, this book will be of interest to graduate students and researchers in the fields of language education, language policy and sociolinguistics.
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The Handbook of Adult Language Disorders
The Handbook of Adult Language Disorders is the essential guide to the scientific and clinical tenets of aphasia study and treatment. It focuses on how language breaks down after focal brain damage, what patterns of impairment reveal about normal language, and how recovery can be optimally facilitated. It is unique in that it reviews studies from the major disciplines in which aphasia research is conducted—cognitive neuropsychology, linguistics, neurology, neuroimaging, and speech-language pathology—as they apply to each topic of language. For each language domain, there are chapters devoted to theory and models of the language task, the neural basis of the language task (focusing on recent neuroimaging studies) and clinical diagnosis and treatment of impairments in that domain. In addition, there is broad coverage of approaches to investigation and treatment from leading experts, with several authors specializing in two or more disciplines. This second edition focuses on characterizing the cognitive and neural processes that account for each variant of aphasia as a first step toward developing effective rehabilitation, given that aphasia is one of the most common and disabling consequences of stroke. The best and most authoritative handbook in the field, The Handbook of Adult Language Disorders is the definitive reference ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Language Puzzle - Steven Mithen
''A tour de force'' Alice Roberts''Wonderful ... A remarkably comprehensive biography of the single most important thing we all share - language'' Robin DunbarThe relationship between language, thought and culture is of concern to anyone with an interest in what it means to be human.The Language Puzzle explains how the invention of words at 1.6 million years ago began the evolution of human language from the ape-like calls of our earliest ancestors to our capabilities of today, with over 6000 languages in the world and each of us knowing over 50,000 words. Drawing on the latest discoveries in archaeology, linguistics, psychology, and genetics, Steven Mithen reconstructs the steps by which language evolved; he explains how it transformed the nature of thought and culture, and how we talked our way out of the Stone Age into the world of farming and swiftly into today''s Digital Age.While this radical new work is not shy to reject outdated ideas about language, it builds bridges between disciplines to forge a new synthesis for the evolution of language that will find widespread acceptance as a new standard account for how humanity began.
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The Language Puzzle - Steven Mithen
''A tour de force'' Alice Roberts''Wonderful ... A remarkably comprehensive biography of the single most important thing we all share - language'' Robin DunbarThe relationship between language, thought and culture is of concern to anyone with an interest in what it means to be human.The Language Puzzle explains how the invention of words at 1.6 million years ago began the evolution of human language from the ape-like calls of our earliest ancestors to our capabilities of today, with over 6000 languages in the world and each of us knowing over 50,000 words. Drawing on the latest discoveries in archaeology, linguistics, psychology, and genetics, Steven Mithen reconstructs the steps by which language evolved; he explains how it transformed the nature of thought and culture, and how we talked our way out of the Stone Age into the world of farming and swiftly into today''s Digital Age.While this radical new work is not shy to reject outdated ideas about language, it builds bridges between disciplines to forge a new synthesis for the evolution of language that will find widespread acceptance as a new standard account for how humanity began.
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A History of the Chinese Language - Hongyuan Dong
A History of the Chinese Language provides a comprehensive introduction to the historical development of the Chinese language from its Proto-Sino-Tibetan roots in prehistoric times to Modern Standard Chinese. Taking a highly accessible and balanced approach, it presents a chronological survey of the various stages of the Chinese language, covering key aspects such as phonology, syntax, and semantics.The second edition presents a revised and updated version that reflects recent scholarship in Chinese historical linguistics and new developments in related disciplines. Features include:Coverage of the major historical stages in Chinese language development, such as Old Chinese, Middle Chinese, Early Modern Chinese, and Modern Standard Chinese.Treatment of core linguistic aspects of the Chinese language, including phonological changes, grammatical development, lexical evolution, vernacular writing, the Chinese writing system, and Chinese dialects.Inclusion of authentic Chinese texts throughout the book, presented within a rigorous framework of linguistic analysis to help students to build up critical and evaluative skills and acquire valuable cultural knowledge.Integration of materials from different disciplines, such as archaeology, genetics, history, and sociolinguistics, to highlight the cultural and social background of each period of the language.Written by a highly experienced instructor, A History of the Chinese Language will be an essential resource for ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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While We're On the Topic: BVP on Language, Acquisition, and Classroom Practice - Bill VanPatten
While We're On the Topic: BVP on Language, Acquisition, and Classroom Practice is from one of the leading figures in the field of second language acquisition and second language teaching, While We're on the Topic... offers an up-to-date overview of six principles underlying contemporary communicative language teaching. In a conversational style, Bill VanPatten addresses principles related to the nature of communication, the nature of language, how language is acquired, the roles of input and interaction, tasks and activities, and focus on form ("grammar"). Each principle is informed by decades of research yet all are presented in a manner accessible to veteran and novice educators alike.This book is a must read for all interested in 21st century language teaching. With special features such as Foundational Readings, Discussion Questions and Food for Thought, "I..." statements for self-assessment, and While We're on the Topic reflection boxes that invite the reader to ponder related topics, this book can easily be used as the foundation for any course on contemporary language teaching.
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Cambridge Topics in English Language Attitudes to Language - Dan Clayton
Essential study guides for the future linguist. Attitudes to Language is an introduction to the facts and fallacies behind our beliefs about ''good English''. It is suitable for advanced level students and beyond. Written with input from the Cambridge English Corpus, it looks at contemporary attitudes to language, the role of technology, language variation – such as accents and dialects – and frameworks for analysing how people use language to discuss language. Using activities to explain analysis methods, this book guides students through modern issues and concepts. It summarises key concerns and modern findings, while providing inspiration for language investigations and non-examined assessments (NEAs) with research suggestions.
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Language, Society and Power - Annabelle Mooney, Betsy Evans
Language, Society and Power provides an accessible introduction to the study of language in a variety of social contexts. This book examines the ways language functions, how it influences the way we view society, and how it varies according to age, ethnicity, class, and gender. Readers are encouraged to consider whether representations of people and their language matter, explore how identity is constructed and performed, and examine the creative potential of language in the media, politics, and everyday talk. With updates and new international examples throughout, the sixth edition of this popular textbook features: Thoroughly revised chapters on politics and media to include topics such as environmentalism, the politics of consumer choice, injustice in legal systems, and the power of social media in political activismExpanded coverage of ongoing debates around fake news, gender fluidity and representation, and multilingualismDiscussions of surveillance in relation to linguistic landscapesExamination of linguistic change due to COVID-19A companion website which includes streamlined exercises, further reading, a ''who''s who'' of Twitter, and links to blogs and videos to support learning as students make their way through the book. Language, Society and Power assumes no linguistic background among readers and is a must-read for all students of English ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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EYFS: Language of Learning – a handbook to provoke, provide and evaluate language development - Alex Bedford, Julie Sherrington
Early language deficits affect too many pupils on entry to nursery, reception and school settings, negatively impacting not only children''s engagement with curriculum content, but also their self-regulation and mental health. Drawing on Joan Tough''s research and inspiration, Alex Bedford has reignited and reimagined her systematic language development framework, so that every child in an early years setting has the opportunity to build a love of language that radiates understanding, excellence, ambition and clarity.Co-authored by Julie Sherrington, EYFS: Language of Learning explains the vital influence that physical development has on vocabulary development. The book offers practical guidance on what language development is, what to look for and how to provide support. Important cognitive and neuroscience research is clearly explained to help school settings embed the best of what we know about how children learn.EYFS: Language of Learning gives teachers and practitioners a holistic, accessible and powerful toolkit. Alex and Julie''s brilliant worked examples showcase how the language development framework can offer precision and progression within the learning conversation. The book directly complements the ShREC approach and provides clear guidance on how to develop conversations using evidence-informed frameworks.
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Sign Language Companion - Cath Smith
''Should be required reading for all beginners ... A very useful book'' British Deaf News''Great to help further understanding of the language of deaf people'' The TeacherThis new cover edition of Sign Language Companion offers a clear introduction to British Sign Language, featuring over 400 illustrations of common signs. Helpfully formatted in groups of linked ideas, it allows the development of real conversations immediately. British Sign Language (BSL) is Britain''s fourth most popular language, and for the Deaf community it is the most fluent means of communication - and the most direct way for hearing people to interact with the deaf. Sign Language Companion is for all BSL students, and covers topics including:- Getting to know you- Sharing ideas and interests- Feelings and building relationships- Food and drinkWith a new preface and updated resources, Sign Language Companion is an essential classic that has stood the test of time - an invaluable reference for all learners of BSL of any age.
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History of Language - Patrick Foote
Tracing the Journey of Global Languages Patrick Foote’s Immigrant Tongues is the ultimate language history book, blending stories of migration, culture, and evolution to uncover how languages have shaped our world. Perfect for fans of linguistics gifts and etymology dictionaries, this book combines the fascinating history of English language development with tales of other lingua francas and their profound global impact. Discover how languages transform and adapt.From the history of the English language’s arrival in the United States to the spread of Arabic across North Africa and the enduring legacy of the Latin language, Immigrant Tongues explores the journeys of tongues across continents. Each chapter delves into the origins of a language, the native tongues it encountered, and how it adapted and evolved in its new home. With a style that balances entertainment and depth, this linguistics book also highlights the cultural exchanges that enriched language along the way. Uncover the stories behind linguistic diversity. Whether you’re intrigued by etymology gifts or searching for the perfect language book, this engaging narrative reveals the deep connections between geography, history, and the evolution of words. Explore the native languages spoken before immigrant tongues arrived, how languages like French and Māori transformed over ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Race, Racism, and Antiracism in Language Education
Building on the pioneering 2009 volume, Race, Culture, and Identities in Second Language Education, this book reflects the significant expansion in the research since its publication and offers a wider breadth of perspectives on the complex theoretical terrain of race, racism, and antiracism in language education.Contributors to this book apply a range of conceptual and methodological lenses to teaching diverse world languages. Underscoring the interconnectedness of race and colonialism, world language education, and intersectional ideologies, this book offers a forum for engaged dialogues among teachers, teacher educators, teacher candidates, graduate and advanced undergraduate students, curriculum developers, policymakers, and educational researchers in a wide range of disciplines, including language education. In covering important theoretical frames and constructs—including raciolinguistic and anti-oppressive pedagogies, decoloniality, neoliberalism, and reverse linguistic stereotyping—this book breaks from the Global North norms in applied linguistics and language instruction.An essential text in TESOL and world language education, this volume weaves meaningful connections among language education, language-in-education policy, and research.
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Children's Additional Language Learning in Instructional Settings - Yuko Goto Butler
This book provides the first comprehensive overview of young children’s language learning in pre-primary and primary education. It collates research to date on language development and pedagogy among children learning a language in addition to their home language(s) in instructional settings, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the topic and directions for further study. The book promotes a learner-centered approach to research and teaching and encourages critical reflection on how best to conduct research among children. It recognizes the substantial diversity of young language learning experiences and pays attention to individual differences and variability in children’s language development, embracing an ecological perspective sensitive to contextual factors. Closing the gap between research and practice, each chapter opens with pedagogical or policy-related questions, explores relevant theories and research findings from instructed second language acquisition, and offers discussion questions and recommended reading for further reflection and study. This will be invaluable reading for all those who are undertaking research and working with young language learners.
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Mindsets in Language Education
This book is the first volume devoted to mindset theory and practice in language education, offering interdisciplinary investigations into the motivation, competencies, emotions and wellbeing of language learners and teachers. Presenting studies from a vast array of language learning environments, the chapters explore topics such as students'' attitudes and motivation surrounding language learning, the effects of mindset on vocabulary acquisition, the mindsets of early career teachers and experienced language teachers, interventions on students'' mindsets and interventions that strengthen language teachers'' growth mindsets. The findings presented in this book will be of great interest to instructors and researchers alike and present essential developments for the field of applied linguistics and psychology of language learning and teaching. The book will be invaluable in improving the quality of the language learning experience for teachers and students in various academic environments.
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British Sign Language: Teach Yourself - Paul Redfern
Do you want to be able to understand and use British Sign Language confidently? All you need is this best-selling course. Learn everyday, useful BSL through real-life situations that make the grammar and vocabulary easy and memorable. Hundreds of line illustrations throughout the book and constant references to video clips on the Teach Yourself library make learning fast and fun.British Sign Language (BSL) is used in the United Kingdom. The number of Deaf people in the UK using BSL has been put at about 50,000; there are in addition many more hearing people who use BSL to communicate with Deaf users. Sign languages are not related to spoken languages and BSL is completely different, for example, from American Sign Language. Sign language conveys meaning through the use of space and movement of the hands, body, face and head. We know that many hearing people are keen to learn BSL (it is a very popular evening class course, for example). But there is a lack of good teaching materials written in English for hearing learners of BSL, which this course fills. Get Started in British Sign Language follows the BSL curricula taught currently in colleges (Council for the Advancement of Communication ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Language Wars - Henry Hitchings
The English language is a battlefield. Since the age of Shakespeare, arguments over correct usage have been acrimonious, and those involved have always really been contesting values - to do with morality, politics and class. THE LANGUAGE WARS examines the present state of the conflict, its history and its future. Above all, it uses the past as a way of illuminating the present. Moving chronologically, the book explores the most persistent issues to do with English and unpacks the history of 'proper' usage. Where did these ideas spring from? Which of today's bugbears and annoyances are actually venerable? Who has been on the front line in the language wars? THE LANGUAGE WARS examines grammar rules, regional accents, swearing, spelling, dictionaries, political correctness, and the role of electronic media in reshaping language. It also takes a look at such niggling concerns as the split infinitive, elocution and text messaging. Peopled with intriguing characters such as Jonathan Swift, H. W. Fowler and George Orwell as well as the more disparate figures of Lewis Carroll, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Lenny Bruce, THE LANGUAGE WARS is an essential volume for anyone interested in the state of the English language today or intrigued about ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Overcoming the Gentrification of Dual Language, Bilingual and Immersion Education
This volume proposes solutions to the gentrification of dual language, bilingual and immersion education by examining how it operates across diverse school and community contexts. It brings together studies in a number of areas including instruction, curriculum development, classroom interaction, school leadership, parent and community engagement, ideological discourse and language policy. Through academic and reader-friendly summaries of research, this book makes a strong theory-to-practice impact towards equitable integration in education programs and their surrounding neighborhoods. It draws attention to how understanding and responding to gentrification of language programs is part of the broader fight for racial and educational justice for immigrant communities in US schools, and offers practical recommendations with action steps for educators, families, school administrators, activists and other key stakeholders in language education.The four stakeholder resource chapters in Part 2 have been made Open Access under a CC BY NC ND licence to allow all teachers and administrators to benefit from the research, with freely available practical guidance on working towards equity in language education. To access the chapters please see the following links:Chapter 11: Ivana Espinet, Kate Menken and Imee Hernandez: Nice-White-Parent Gentrification of a New York City Middle School: The French Dual Language Program at the ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Language in Society - Nala H. Lee
Language in Society introduces the study of the relationship between language and society, also known as sociolinguistics, without assuming any prior knowledge of linguistics. Introducing the key concepts in an accessible way, Lee illustrates how language develops constantly as a response to society and must be understood in the context of societal norms, processes and events. The book:-Provides a short history of the field and explores the types of questions that can be asked in sociolinguistics as well as its methods-Introduces essential concepts such as sociolinguistic variation, multilingualism, contact languages-Discusses contemporary topics including issues of language endangerment, language and justice, as well as language and computing -Includes examples and case studies from the Asia Pacific and focuses on highlighting research from the Southern hemisphere-Provides discussions of the future trajectory of the field and some reflection points on practical applications for each chapter Language in Society is key reading for students studying this topic for the first time with little or no background in linguistics.
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Language is Politics - Frank van Splunder
Language is Politics discusses power relations between languages in the world, with a particular focus on English. Even though English is the most widely spoken and the most powerful language worldwide, it is not the lingua franca it is often supposed to be. The basic tenet of this book is that languages do not exist in the natural world; they are artefacts made by humans.The book debunks some common myths about language and it suggests that we should be more modest in our assumptions, for instance concerning the linguistic uniqueness of our own species. The author argues in favour of an ecological or balanced approach to language. This approach sees humans and other animals as part of the larger ecosystems that life depends on. As in nature, diversity is crucial to the survival of languages. The current linguistic ecosystem is out of balance, and this book shows that education can help to restore the balance and cope with the challenges of a multilingual and multicultural world.With an ecological approach to language and a focus on narratives and personal language histories, this will be key reading for researchers and academics, as well as students of English language and linguistics.
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Burmese Stories for Language Learners - Tomomi Mizuna, Angus Johnstone
Learn about Myanmar while improving your language skills!Aimed at beginning to intermediate language learners, this book introduces 25 stories from Myanmar in parallel Burmese and English versions presented on facing pages. It can be used as a reader in Burmese language courses or by anyone who simply wishes to enjoy stories from Myanmar, both modern and traditional, and develop a deeper understanding of Burmese language and culture.This elegantly illustrated volume is designed to help language learners expand their vocabulary as well as their listening and reading comprehension. The stories gradually increase in length and complexity as the reader''s language skills improve.The charming stories in the book include:"Yangon Diary" Aung Kyaw recounts a typical day in the bustling capital city of Yangon, including having breakfast in a teashop and battling the constant traffic jams. This chapter teaches key basic language for talking about our everyday lives."The Water Festival" Zin Moe describes the New Year''s celebration of Thingyan, when people throw water at each other and the whole country turns into one big water fight!"The Sound of the Harp" A traditional and tragic love story set in the ancient temple city of Bagan, which was the country''s capital from the ninth to ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Studying the English Language - Louise Mullany, Peter Stockwell
Routledge English Language Introductions cover core areas of language study and are one-stop resources for students. Assuming no prior knowledge, books in the series offer an accessible overview of the subject, with activities, study questions, sample analyses, and commentaries.Revised throughout, the third edition of Studying the English Language (previously Introducing English Language) covers the key disciplines and concepts of linguistics as well as core areas in language study including acquisition, standardisation and the globalisation of English. The new edition offers:- An updated and more accessible structure with separate threads on semantics, pragmatics, text and discourse, and a new thread on identity- A new thread on ‘Meanings’, focusing purely on semantics, including both lexical semantics and new material on propositional semantics- New material on relevance theory, text linguistics, corpus linguistics, and Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA)- A more international outlook with the inclusion of bilingual views, a discussion of post-colonial power and a revised section on global Englishes- Coverage of new developments in areas such as politeness, discourse analysis, text-worlds, cognitive poetics, and corpus stylistics- Updated Further Reading recommendations, examples, and exercises- A re-imagined D section with a diverse range of resources including passages of key texts and the authors’ own research, ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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