Linguistics for Language Teachers: Lessons for Classroom Practice by Sarah J. Sh

Description: Linguistics for Language Teachers by Sarah J. Shin, Sunny Park-Johnson This book is an introduction to linguistics specifically tailored for teachers of second, heritage, bilingual, and world language education. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book is an accessible introduction to linguistics specifically tailored for teachers of second language/bilingual education. It guides teachers stepwise through the components of language, focusing on the areas of linguistics that are most pertinent for teaching. Throughout the book there are opportunities to analyze linguistic data and discuss language-related issues in various educational and social contexts. Readers will be able to identify patterns in actual language use to inform their teaching and help learners advance to the next level. A highly readable account of how language works, this book is an ideal text for teacher education courses. Author Biography Sunny K. Park-Johnson is an assistant professor in the College of Education at DePaul University. She received her Ph.D. in linguistics from Purdue University. Park-Johnson directs the Bilingual-Bicultural Education Minor and co-directs the Bilingual Language Development Lab. Her research interests include bilingual and heritage language development and maintenance, morphosyntax, and the intersection of theoretical linguistics, applied linguistics, and education.Sarah J. Shin is Associate Provost for Academic Affairs at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, where she is also a professor of education. She received her Ph.D. in linguistics from the University of Michigan and specializes in bilingualism, heritage language education, and TESOL teacher preparation. Shin is the author of Bilingualism in schools and society (Routledge, 2018), English language teaching as a second career (Multilingual Matters, 2017), and Developing in two languages (Multilingual Matters, 2005). Table of Contents What is linguistics and why study it?, Phonetics: the sounds of language, Phonology: the patterning of sounds, Morphology: the analysis of words, Syntax: the analysis of sentences, Semantics and pragmatics: the meanings of language, Language in society, Languages in contact, History of English, Bilingualism and language policy, Writing systems , Review "This clear, engaging and highly readable text provides current and future language teachers with a firm foundation in linguistics and applied linguistics. This is a timely and important textbook that many will appreciate."Kendall A.King, University of Minnesota, USA"Linguistics can often be alienating to language teachers who struggle to see the relevance of seemingly abstract theories about language on their daily practice. Linguistics for Language Teachers resolves this issue by offering an accessible overview of basic linguistic theory alongside concrete examples from a range of languages of its implications for language teaching. Any language teacher who reads this book will become more adept at supporting language learning in the classroom by building on and extending their students existing linguistic knowledge."Nelson L. Flores, University of Pennsylvania, USA"This clear, engaging and highly readable text provides current and future language teachers with a firm foundation in linguistics and applied linguistics. This is a timely and important textbook that many will appreciate."Kendall A.King, University of Minnesota, USA"Linguistics can often be alienating to language teachers who struggle to see the relevance of seemingly abstract theories about language on their daily practice. Linguistics for Language Teachers resolves this issue by offering an accessible overview of basic linguistic theory alongside concrete examples from a range of languages of its implications for language teaching. Any language teacher who reads this book will become more adept at supporting language learning in the classroom by building on and extending their students existing linguistic knowledge."Nelson L. Flores, University of Pennsylvania, USA Review Quote "This clear, engaging and highly readable text provides current and future language teachers with a firm foundation in linguistics and applied linguistics. This is a timely and important textbook that many will appreciate." Kendall A.King, University of Minnesota, USA. "Linguistics can often be alienating to language teachers who struggle to see the relevance of seemingly abstract theories about language on their daily practice. Linguistics for Language Teachers resolves this issue by offering an accessible overview of basic linguistic theory alongside concrete examples from a range of languages of its implications for language teaching. Any language teacher who reads this book will become more adept at supporting language learning in the classroom by building on and extending their students existing linguistic knowledge." Nelson L. Flores, University of Pennsylvania, USA. Details ISBN1138681822 Author Sunny Park-Johnson Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2020 ISBN-10 1138681822 ISBN-13 9781138681828 Format Hardcover Imprint Routledge Subtitle Lessons for Classroom Practice Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Affiliation University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA DEWEY 418.0071 Short Title Linguistics for Language Teachers Language English UK Release Date 2020-04-15 Publication Date 2020-04-15 AU Release Date 2020-04-15 NZ Release Date 2020-04-15 Illustrations 31 Tables, black and white; 19 Line drawings, black and white; 3 Halftones, black and white; 22 Illustrations, black and white Pages 218 Alternative 9781138681934 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158567220;

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