Applied linguistics and materials development edited by Brian Tomlinson.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Tomlinson, Brian, 1943- editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Language and languages--Study and teaching.

Language and languages.

Teaching--Aids and devices.

Teaching.

Language acquisition.

Second language acquisition.

Applied linguistics--Research.

Applied linguistics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (345 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London New York Continuum International Pub. Group 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Focuses for the first time on materials development and applications of current research and theory for the main areas of applied linguistics (e.g. second language acquisition, pragmatics, vocabulary studies). There are many books on applied linguistic theory and research and there are now a number of books on the principled development of materials for language learning, but this book takes a new approach by connecting the two concerns. Each of its chapters first of all presents relevant theories and research conclusions for its area and then considers practical applications for materials development. The chapters achieve these applications by reporting and commenting on current theory and research, by analysing the match between current published materials and current theory and by suggesting and exemplifying applications of current theory to materials development. This will be an essential resource both for those studying or teaching materials development and for those studying or teaching applied linguistics.

Contents:

1. Introduction: Applied Linguistics and Materials Development Brian Tomlinson

Part I: Learning and Teaching Languages

2. Second Language Acquisition Brian Tomlinson

3. Beyond Semantics: Moving Language in Foreign Language Learning Peter Lutzker

4. Classroom Research Brian Tomlinson 5. Language Learning for Young Learners Irma-Kaarina Ghosn Comments on Part I Brian Tomlinson

Part II: Aspects of Language Use

6. Spoken Language Research: The Applied Linguistic Challenge Ivor Timmis

7. Vocabulary Alan Maley

8. Pragmatics Andrew Cohen and Noriko Ishihara

9. The Application of Discourse Analysis to Materials Design for Language Teaching Ben Fenton-Smith

10. Intercultural Competence Michael Byram and Hitomi Masuhara

Comments on Part II Brian Tomlinson

Part III: Language Skills

11. Reading Alan Maley andPhilip Prowse

12. The Teaching of Reading in English for Young Learners: Some Considerations and Next Steps Annie Hughes

13. Listening in Another Language: Research and Materials Rumia Ableeva and Jeff Stranks

14. Materials for Writing: Was This the Case of the Runaway Bandwagon? Jayakaran Mukundan and Vahid

Nimiechisalem

15. Teaching Speaking in a Second Language Ann Burns and David A. Hill

Comments on Part III Brian Tomlinson

Part IV: Curriculum Development

16. Implementing Language Policy and Planning Through Materials Development Chris Kennedy and Brian Tomlinson

17. Studies of Pedagogy Freda Mishan

18. Modes of Delivery Freda Mishan

19. Language Testing Washback: The Role of Materials Kathleen Bailey and Hitomi Masuhara

Comments on Part IV Brian Tomlinson

20. Conclusion: The Future of Applied Linguistics and Materials Development Brian Tomlinson

Bibliography

Index

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index

ISBN:

9781472541567

1472541561

9781283853248

1283853248

9781441118554

1441118551

9781441133953

144113395X

OCLC:

821178776