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Handbook of Foreign Language Communication and Learning: 6 (Handbooks of Applied Linguistics [HAL], 6) - Hardcover

Book 8 of 18: Handbooks of Applied Linguistics [HAL]
 
9783110188332: Handbook of Foreign Language Communication and Learning: 6 (Handbooks of Applied Linguistics [HAL], 6)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 3110188333 ISBN 13: 9783110188332
Publisher: Mouton de Gruyter, 2009

Synopsis

This volume focuses on how far the policies, principles and practices of foreign language teaching and learning are, or can be, informed by theoretical considerations and empirical findings from the linguistic disciplines. Part I deals with the nature of foreign language learning in general, while Part II explores issues arising from linguistic, socio-political, cultural and cognitive perspectives. Part III and IV then consider the different factors that have to be taken into account in designing the foreign language subject and the various approaches to pedagogy that have been proposed. Part V finally addresses questions concerning assessment of learner proficiency and the evaluation of courses designed to promote it. Key features: provides a state-of-the-art description of different areas in the context of foreign language communication and learning presents a critical appraisal of the relevance of the field offers solutionsto everyday language-related problems with contributions from renowned experts

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About the Author

Karlfried Knapp, University of Erfurt, Germany; Barbara Seidlhofer and
Henry Widdowson, University of Vienna, Austria.

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Publisher
Mouton de Gruyter
Publication date
2009
Language
English
ISBN 10 
3110188333
ISBN 13 
9783110188332
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
754
Editor
Knapp Karlfried, Seidlhofer Barbara