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VA02-109 Continuum Companion to Syntax and Syntactic Theory.
  Luraghi, Silvia/ 9781441124609
 
 
VA02-105-5 World Englishes Volume X-XII, 3-Vols/Set.
  / 9780826478528
 
 
VA02-105-4 World Englishes Volume VIII-IX, 2-Vols/Set.
  / 9780826478511
 
 
VA02-105-3 World Englishes Volume VI-VII, 2-Vols/Set.
  / 9780826478504
 
 
VA02-105-2 World Englishes Volume IV-V, 2-Vols/Set.
  / 9780826478498
 
 
VA02-105-1 World Englishes Volume I-III, 3-Vols/Set.
  Hopkins, Tometro/ 9780826478481
 
 
VA02-104 Language Reform.
  / 9780826490131
 
 
WC060 Chinese English: Features and Implications.
  Xu Zhichang/ 9789627707707
 
  Chinese English: Features and Implications is one of the first systematic attempts to codify the linguistic features of Chinese English and to explore the implications of Chinese English as a model for ELT and intra- and intercultural communication. This empirically based and thoroughly researched work presents the findings of an original investigation into the features and implications of Chinese English as a developing variety of English in the paradigm of World Englishes and Asian Englishes. It comprises three parts: ‘Framework for Chinese English,’ ‘Linguistic features of Chinese English,’ and ‘Implications of Chinese English as a model.’ It will be of good value to students, teachers, academics, and researchers who are interested in Chinese English studies, ELT, and intra- and intercultural communication in China.
VA02-96 Metaphor and Figurative Language, 6-Vols/Set.
  Hanks, Patrick/ 9780415392495
 
  With contributions from Aristotle to Lakoff and Johnson, and incorporating the work of philosophers, linguists, literary theorists, and cognitive psychologists, this wide-ranging and multidisciplinary six-volume collection on metaphor and figurative language is a new title from Routledge’s Critical Concepts in Linguistics series. Metaphor, Analogy, and Figurative Language is fully indexed and has a comprehensive introduction, newly written by the editors, which places the collected material in its historical and intellectual context. It is an essential library purchase and is destined to be valued by scholars and students as a vital reference work and research tool.
VA02-95 Language and Politics, 4-Vols/Set.
  Joseph, John/ 9780415452434
 
  The intrinsic link between language and politics has long been recognized (for example, Aristotle wrote ‘… that man is more of a political animal than bees or any other gregarious animals is evident. Nature, as we often say, makes nothing in vain, and man is the only animal whom she has endowed with the gift of speech’ (Politics, 1, 2)). It remains a broad, flourishing, and highly contested area of academic study. On the one hand, it analyses how politicians use language, applying approaches which range from traditional rhetoric to Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA). On the other hand, it is also concerned with the political dimension that is arguably inherent in the use of all language. Language and Politics, a new title the Routledge series, Major Themes in English Studies, addresses the need for an authoritative reference work to make sense of this rapidly growing and ever more complex corpus of scholarly literature. Edited by John E. Joseph, a prominent scholar in the field, and author of the subject’s leading textbook, this new Major Work from Routledge brings together in four volumes the foundational and the very best cutting-edge scholarship to provide a synoptic view of many of the key issues and current debates. Volumes I and II collect the best and most influential work on the language of politics. These two volumes include the key work analysing political texts or arguing that political language is inherently propagandistic. Especially in recent years, the fundamentally political nature of language has been reasserted and Volumes III and IV gather the essential scholarship examining how language itself is politically constructed or used. Language and Politics is fully indexed and has a comprehensive introduction, newly written by the editor, which places the collected material in its historical and intellectual context. It is an essential work of reference and is destined to be valued by scholars and students as a vital one-stop research and pedagogic resource.
VA02-88 Endangered Languages, 4-Vols/Set.
  Austin, Peter K./ 9780415438438
 
  The field of endangered languages and language documentation research and practice is a growing one with new programmes having been established in Europe, Australia and the US recently, and new initiatives planned for the future. This is one area of the humanities that has attracted the largest grant support in the world from Volkswagen Foundation, NSF-NEH and Lisbet Rausing Charitable Fund, amounting to several million pounds in total annually. This has been associated with an outburtst in publications, including two recent textbooks by Mouton (Tsunoda, and Gippert Himmelamnann and Mosel), and a new e-journal just launched by University of Hawaii Press. A whole new generation of students and researchers is being trained in the field and they will want to read and refer to this unique collection of articles. There is no existing collection of papers with this range of coverage.
VA02-112 Linguistic Atlas of Scotland, The.: Scots Section, 3-Vols/Set.
  Speitel, H. H./ 9780415571500
 
  This work is a reissue of the three volumes of the Linguistic Atlas of Scotland, first published in 1975, 1977 and 1985 respectively. The volumes offer a thorough and comprehensive dialectological study of Lowland Scotland, Orkney and Shetland, Northern Ireland, Northumberland and Cumberland, providing a wealth of word-geographical material and phonological findings assembled over more than 20 years, alongside a detailed cartographic analysis of Scottish dialects by the Linguistic Survey of Scotland. Volumes 1 and 2 offer a comprehensive selection of word-geographical material, offering the Scots equivalent of a selection of English words, presented on a county by county basis. Volume 1 also includes an introduction which covers: *the concept of linguistic geography and historical development of linguistic reflection in Scotland in both the written and oral tradition *the new approach in Scottish phonetics and dialectology which began in the second half of the nineteenth century *the origins and approaches of the Linguistic Survey of Scotland *the role of the questionnaire in the creation the Linguistic Atlas *and a valuable and detailed introduction to the maps and lists of word-geographical material which make up these two volumes. Maps within this collection show: *the physical structure of the Scots and Gaelic-speaking areas covered *The National grid and grid of Northern Ireland enabling the reader to locate each informant *population density of each region Volume 3 presents the phonological investigation of Scots dialect speech, providing the first large-scale presentation of a phonological survey along functional lines, that is, by means of a technique of contrasts and oppositions of the stressed vowels of the recorded speech-sounds.
VA02-111 Psycholinguistics, 6-Vols/Set.
  Harley, Trevor A/ 9781847875983
 
 
VA02-110 Second Language Distance Learning and Teaching: Theoretical Perspectives and Didactic Ergonomics.
  Bertin, Jean-Claude/ 9781615207077
 
  As communication resource technologies improve and adjust to the needs of the individual, the prevalence of distance learning increases, continuing the development of educational advancements. Second-Language Distance Learning and Teaching: Theoretical Perspectives and Didactic Ergonomics explores the construct of distance second language learning, its defined parameters, theoretical models, and model method validation. This reference work offers educators and practitioners a comprehensive and interdisciplinary perspective, while introducing the principles for understanding, designing, and running learning environments.
VA02-108 Continuum Companion to Historical Linguistics.
  Luraghi, Silvia/ 9781441144652
 
  The Continuum Companion to Historical Linguistics brings together a number of leading scholars who provide a combination of different approaches to current and new issues in historical linguistics, while supplying an exhaustive and up-to-date coverage of sub-fields traditionally regarded as central to historical linguistics research. The editors aim to build a solid background for further discussion and to indicate directions for new research on relevant open questions. The book includes coverage of key terms, a list of resources, and sections on: • history of research • methodology • phonology • morphology • grammatical categories • syntax • grammaticalization • semantics • etymology • language contact • sociolinguistics • causes of language change It is a complete resource for researchers working on historical linguistics.
VA02-107 Continuum Companion to Second Language Acquisition.
  Macaro, Ernesto/ 9780826495068
 
  The Continuum Companion To Second Language Acquistion is designed to be the essential one-volume resource for advanced students and academics. It offers a comprehensive reference resource: it features an overview of key topics in SLA as well the key research methods. It then goes on to look at current research areas and new directions in the field by examining key relationships in the field, including the relationship between first and second language acquisition and the relationship between L2 input and L2 output. It is a complete resource for postgraduate students and researchers working within second language acquisition and applied linguistics.
VA02-106 Anthropological Linguistics: Theories and Practices, 4-Vols/Set.
  Schieffelin, Bambi/ 9780415551786
 
 
VA02-101 Pragmatics II, 4-Vols/Set.
  Kasher, Asa/ 9780415477956
 
 
VA02-100 Encyclopedic Dictionary of Semiotics, 3-Vols/Set.
  Sebeok, Thomas A./ 9783110213706
 
  IIn its third edition, revised and updated with a large number of new entries, this encyclopedic dictionary provides the most complete and informative semiotics research tool of its kind in existence. The work includes entries written by some of the greatest theorists in the field, including Umberto Eco and Thomas A. Sebeok. The original entries have been updated with the latest bibliographic references, supplementing each entry with invaluable resources on current literature. The new entries cover areas of interest which have evolved over the last two decades, such as the internet and virtual reality, bringing this classic reference work into the 21st century. The companion online version of the dictionary enables users to search and find research topics of interest with ease. The Encyclopedic Dictionary of Semiotics thus becomes an indispensable research tool for the field of semiotics and its numerous neighboring disciplines, such as literature, philosophy, biology, culture studies, and communication studies.
SA02-392 Young English Language Learners: Current Research and Emerging Directions for Practice and Policy.
  Garcia, Eugene E./ 9780807751114
 
  It is well known that the number of non-English speakers is on the rise in the United States. What is less well known is that the largest proportion of this population is children under the age of 5. These young English language learners (ELLs) often demonstrate achievement gaps in basic math and reading skills when they start school. How best to educate this important and growing preschool population is a pressing concern for policymakers and practitioners. The chapters in this important book provide up-to-date syntheses of the research base for young ELLs on critical topics such as demographics, development of bilingualism, cognitive and neurological benefits of bilingualism, and family relationships, as well as classroom, assessment, and teacher-preparation practices. Each chapter reviews the research and answers the following questions: * What does the research clearly indicate for policy and practice? * How solid is this database and what findings are emerging? * What should the research agenda be for young ELLs?
SA02-392 Young English Language Learners: Current Research and Emerging Directions for Practice and Policy.
  Garcia, Eugene E./ 9780807751121
 
  It is well known that the number of non-English speakers is on the rise in the United States. What is less well known is that the largest proportion of this population is children under the age of 5. These young English language learners (ELLs) often demonstrate achievement gaps in basic math and reading skills when they start school. How best to educate this important and growing preschool population is a pressing concern for policymakers and practitioners. The chapters in this important book provide up-to-date syntheses of the research base for young ELLs on critical topics such as demographics, development of bilingualism, cognitive and neurological benefits of bilingualism, and family relationships, as well as classroom, assessment, and teacher-preparation practices. Each chapter reviews the research and answers the following questions: * What does the research clearly indicate for policy and practice? * How solid is this database and what findings are emerging? * What should the research agenda be for young ELLs?
SA02-391 Teaching Grammar: What Really Works.
  Benjamin, Amy/ 9781596671386
 
  Instill grammar fundamentals using lessons that stick! In this book, authors Amy Benjamin and Joan Berger share procedures for teaching grammar effectively and dynamically, in ways that appeal to students and teachers alike. Ideal for teachers just beginning their work in grammar instruction, this book includes day-by-day units and reproducibles to help them embed grammar lessons into writing instruction. Using visuals, wordplay, problem solving, and pattern-finding activities, teachers can forgo methods that fail to engage students in grammar. Through a series of activities designed to delve deeper into grammar learning, the authors share strategies that have proven successful during their extensive years of teaching and literacy consulting. Topics include: * Using time wisely: Assess for cumulative understanding and development of writing style * The “Verb Map”: A visual metaphor of the verb system * Teaching parts of speech for effective expression, not just memorization * And more!
SA02-390 When Commas Meet Kryptonite: Classroom Lessons from the Comic Book Project.
  Bitz, Michael/ 9780807750667
 
  This informative, hands-on book: * Advances a creative approach to teaching core literacy skills, including narrative construction, spelling, publication, and assessment. * Includes adaptable lesson plans and examples of professionally published and student-created comics. * Details classroom applications and resources to help teachers launch their own comic book clubs.
SA02-390 Bring It to Class: Unpacking Pop Culture in Literacy Learning.
  Hagood, Margaret C./ 9780807750612
 
  Students’ backpacks bulge not just with oversize textbooks, but with paperbacks, graphic novels, street lit, and electronics such as iPods and handheld video games. This book is about unpacking those texts to explore previously unexamined assumptions regarding their usefulness to classroom learning. With a strong theoretical grounding and many practical examples, the authors speak to both skeptical instructors who favor traditional canonical literature and to technology enthusiasts who already use popular music or video in their classrooms. Each chapter includes teacher, administrator, media specialist, librarian, and student voices; classroom activities; adaptable lessons; and professional study-group questions. Bring It to Class features: * A researched rationale for using pop culture in middle school and secondary classrooms as well as school libraries and media centers. * Field-tested teaching approaches that will connect adolescents with school-based learning and motivate their literacy practices in and out of class. * An easy-to-use format that includes classroom vignettes, sample lessons, and a glossary of key terms.
SA02-390 On Mixed Methods: Approaches to Language and Literacy Research.
  Calfee, Robert/ 9780807750940
 
  This book examines the use of mixed methods for conducting language and literacy research, defining how and why this approach is successful for solving problems and clarifying issues that researchers encounter. Using research findings, the authors explore how an intermingling of multiple methods expands the possibilities of observation and interpretation and, ultimately, leads to more robust validity and deeper understanding. Mixed methods approaches address the challenges of our contemporary language and literacy environment, with its increasing student diversity and technological advances.
SA02-390 Change Is Gonna Come: Transforming Literacy Education for African American Students.
  Edwards, Patricia A./ 9780807750858
 
  While many books decry the crisis in the schooling of African American children, they are often disconnected from the lived experiences and work of classroom teachers and principals. In Change Is Gonna Come, the authors look back to go forward, providing specific practices that K–12 literacy educators can use to transform their schools. The text addresses four major debates: the fight for access to literacy; supports and roadblocks to success; best practices, theories, and perspectives on teaching African American students; and the role of African American families in the literacy lives of their children. Throughout, the authors highlight the valuable lessons learned from the past and include real stories from their own diverse family histories and experiences as teachers, parents, and community members.
SA02-390 Next Steps in Literacy Instruction: Connecting Assessments to Effective Interventions.
  Smartt, Susan M./ 9781598570960
 
 
SA02-388 On Mixed Methods: Approaches to Language and Literacy Research.
  Calfee, Robert/ 9780807750933
 
  This book examines the use of mixed methods for conducting language and literacy research, defining how and why this approach is successful for solving problems and clarifying issues that researchers encounter. Using research findings, the authors explore how an intermingling of multiple methods expands the possibilities of observation and interpretation and, ultimately, leads to more robust validity and deeper understanding. Mixed methods approaches address the challenges of our contemporary language and literacy environment, with its increasing student diversity and technological advances.
SA02-388 When Commas Meet Kryptonite: Classroom Lessons from the Comic Book Project.
  Bitz, Michael/ 9780807750650
 
  This informative, hands-on book: * Advances a creative approach to teaching core literacy skills, including narrative construction, spelling, publication, and assessment. * Includes adaptable lesson plans and examples of professionally published and student-created comics. * Details classroom applications and resources to help teachers launch their own comic book clubs.
SA02-388 DIY Media in the Classroom: New Literacies Across Content Areas.
  Guzzetti, Barbara/ 9780807750797
 
  This book shows teachers how to bring students’ Do-It-Yourself media practices into the classroom (Grades 6–12). In one accessible resource, the authors explain DIY media, identify their appealing features for content area instruction, and describe the literacy skills and strategies they promote. Chapters address: Adolescents’ DIY Media as New Literacies; Blogs; Social Networking and Social Media Sites; Video Games, Machinima, and Virtual Worlds; YouTube and Video Sharing Sites; Informational Wikis and Online Resources; Fan Fiction, Fan Art and Web Comics; Zines and Indie Music; DIY Media, Assessment, Ethics, and Achievement.
 

 

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