SLA Applied

SLA Applied
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 421
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ISBN-10 : 9781108584463
ISBN-13 : 1108584462
Rating : 4/5 (63 Downloads)

Synopsis SLA Applied by : Brian Tomlinson

This singular new textbook is both an introduction to the major theories of second language acquisition and a practical proposal for their application to language learning courses. It explains and evaluates these theories, and focuses on recent research that has enriched thinking about the best ways to facilitate communicative effectiveness in an L2. It then suggests practical applications regarding language planning, curriculum development, pedagogy, materials development, teacher development, and assessment, establishing a tangible connection between theory and practice. Unlike many SLA books which are narrowly focused on the acquisition of language, it explores the roles of factors such as pragmatics, para-linguistic signals, gesture, semiotics, multi-modality, embodied language, and brain activity in L2 communication. SLA Applied connects research-based theories to the authors' and students' real-life experiences in the classroom, and stimulates reflection and creativity through the inclusion of Readers' Tasks in every chapter. This engaging and relevant text is suitable for students in Applied Linguistics or TESOL courses, trainee teachers, researchers, and practitioners.

SLA Applied

SLA Applied
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 421
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ISBN-10 : 9781108471824
ISBN-13 : 110847182X
Rating : 4/5 (24 Downloads)

Synopsis SLA Applied by : Brian Tomlinson

This book connects SLA theory and practice in ways that are relevant and accessible to students, researchers and practitioners.

What is Applied Cognitive Linguistics?

What is Applied Cognitive Linguistics?
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Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages : 292
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ISBN-10 : 9783110569896
ISBN-13 : 3110569892
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Synopsis What is Applied Cognitive Linguistics? by : Andrea Tyler

Many SLA professionals remain unaware of what CL and Applied Cognitive Linguistics are and of the tremendous potential these approaches offer for our understanding of L2 learning and pedagogy. The volume addresses this gap by presenting theoretically-grounded, empirically-based studies which illustrate the application of key concepts of CL and demonstrate the efficacy of using the concepts in the classroom or in basic L2 research.

Conceptualising 'Learning' in Applied Linguistics

Conceptualising 'Learning' in Applied Linguistics
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 306
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ISBN-10 : 9780230289772
ISBN-13 : 0230289770
Rating : 4/5 (72 Downloads)

Synopsis Conceptualising 'Learning' in Applied Linguistics by : P. Seedhouse

An exciting new collection by world-leading researchers in L2 learning addressing: Why do conceptions of 'learning' vary so much in L2 learning research? Is there a conceptualisation of 'learning' to which members of different schools of SLA can subscribe?

Problems in Second Language Acquisition

Problems in Second Language Acquisition
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 357
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ISBN-10 : 9781351553117
ISBN-13 : 1351553119
Rating : 4/5 (17 Downloads)

Synopsis Problems in Second Language Acquisition by : Michael H. Long

Second language acquisition has an identity problem. It is a young field struggling to emerge from the parent fields of education and applied linguistics. In his new book, Problems in Second Language Acquisition, Mike Long proposes a way to help second language acquisition develop a systematic and coherent focus using the philosophy of science as the lens. The volume is neatly organized into three parts--theory, research, and practice. This structure allows a focus on areas of SLA of interest to many in the field. These include theory proliferation and comparative theory evaluation; the Critical Period Hypothesis and negative feedback; and the practice of “synthetic” language teaching. The controversial volume will be of interest to researchers, educators, and graduate students in second language acquisition, applied linguistics, TESOL, and linguistics programs. It may be recommended as additional reading for an introductory SLA course in order to stimulate class discussions.

Applied Linguistics

Applied Linguistics
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 592
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ISBN-10 : UCAL:B5043567
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

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Second Language Acquisition Myths

Second Language Acquisition Myths
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Publisher : University of Michigan Press ELT
Total Pages : 209
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780472034987
ISBN-13 : 0472034987
Rating : 4/5 (87 Downloads)

Synopsis Second Language Acquisition Myths by : Steven Brown

This volume was conceived as a first book in SLA for advanced undergraduate or introductory master’s courses that include education majors, foreign language education majors, and English majors. It’s also an excellent resource for practicing teachers. Both the research and pedagogy in this book are based on the newest research in the field of second language acquisition. It is not the goal of this book to address every SLA theory or teach research methodology. It does however address the myths and questions that non-specialist teacher candidates have about language learning. Steven Brown is the co-author of the introductory applied linguistics textbook Understanding Language Structure, Interaction, and Variation textbook (and workbook). The myths challenged in this book are: § Children learn languages quickly and easily while adults are ineffective in comparison. § A true bilingual is someone who speaks two languages perfectly. § You can acquire a language simply through listening or reading. § Practice makes perfect. § Language students learn (and retain) what they are taught. § Language learners always benefit from correction. § Individual differences are a major, perhaps the major, factor in SLA. § Language acquisition is the individual acquisition of grammar.

Site Reliability Engineering

Site Reliability Engineering
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Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages : 552
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781491951170
ISBN-13 : 1491951176
Rating : 4/5 (70 Downloads)

Synopsis Site Reliability Engineering by : Niall Richard Murphy

The overwhelming majority of a software system’s lifespan is spent in use, not in design or implementation. So, why does conventional wisdom insist that software engineers focus primarily on the design and development of large-scale computing systems? In this collection of essays and articles, key members of Google’s Site Reliability Team explain how and why their commitment to the entire lifecycle has enabled the company to successfully build, deploy, monitor, and maintain some of the largest software systems in the world. You’ll learn the principles and practices that enable Google engineers to make systems more scalable, reliable, and efficient—lessons directly applicable to your organization. This book is divided into four sections: Introduction—Learn what site reliability engineering is and why it differs from conventional IT industry practices Principles—Examine the patterns, behaviors, and areas of concern that influence the work of a site reliability engineer (SRE) Practices—Understand the theory and practice of an SRE’s day-to-day work: building and operating large distributed computing systems Management—Explore Google's best practices for training, communication, and meetings that your organization can use

Sustainable Livelihood Approach

Sustainable Livelihood Approach
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 202
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ISBN-10 : 9789400762688
ISBN-13 : 9400762682
Rating : 4/5 (88 Downloads)

Synopsis Sustainable Livelihood Approach by : Stephen Morse

We all view the ubiquitous term ‘sustainability’ as a worthwhile goal. But how can we apply the principles of sustainability in the real world, at the sharp end of communities in developing nations where income insecurity is the troubled norm? This volume provides some practical answers, explaining the precepts of the ‘sustainable livelihood approach’ (SLA) through the case study of a microfinance scheme in Africa. The case study, centered around the work of the Catholic Church’s Diocesan Development Services organization, involved an SLA implemented over two years designed in part to help enhance its existing microfinance operation through closer links between local communities and international donors. The book’s central conclusion is that we must move beyond the concept of sustainable livelihood itself, with its in-built polarities between developed and developing nations, and embrace a more global notion of ‘sustainable lifestyle’; a more nuanced and inclusive approach that encompasses not just how we make a sustainable living, but how we can live sustainable lives.

Contemporary Approaches to Second Language Acquisition

Contemporary Approaches to Second Language Acquisition
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Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Total Pages : 281
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9789027272225
ISBN-13 : 9027272220
Rating : 4/5 (25 Downloads)

Synopsis Contemporary Approaches to Second Language Acquisition by : María del Pilar García Mayo

Second language acquisition (SLA) is a field of inquiry that has increased in importance since the 1960s. Currently, researchers adopt multiple perspectives in the analysis of learner language, all of them providing different but complementary answers to the understanding of oral and written data produced by young and older learners in different settings. The main goal of this volume is to provide the reader with updated reviews of the major contemporary approaches to SLA, the research carried out within them and, wherever appropriate, the implications and/or applications for theory, research and pedagogy that might derive from the available empirical evidence. The book is intended for SLA researchers as well as for graduate (MA, Ph.D.) students in SLA research, applied linguistics and linguistics, as the different chapters will be a guide in their research within the approaches presented. The volume will also be of interest to professionals from other fields interested in the SLA process and the different explanations that have been put forward to account for it.