LINGUIST List 14.3241

Tue Nov 25 2003

Books: Applied Linguistics: Willis/McCarthy

Editor for this issue: Marisa Ferrara <marisalinguistlist.org>

Directory

1. jreid, Rules, Patterns and Words: Willis
2. jreid, Issues in Applied Linguistics: McCarthy

 


Title: Rules, Patterns and Words 
Subtitle: Grammar and Lexis in English Language Teaching 
Series Title: Cambridge Language Teaching Library 

Publication Year: 2003 
Publisher: Cambridge University Press 
http://www.cup.org 

Book URL: http://us.cambridge.org/titles/catalogue.asp?isbn=0521829240 

Availability: Available 
Author: David Willis, University of Birmingham 

Hardback: ISBN: 0521829240, Pages: 288, Price: U.S: 64.95 
Hardback: ISBN: 0521829240, Pages: 288, Price: U.K.: 40 
Paperback: ISBN: 0521536197, Pages: 288, Price: U.S.: 24.95 
Paperback: ISBN: 0521536197, Pages: 288, Price: U.K.: 14.95 

Abstract: 

Grammar is central to language pedagogy and teachers need a clear 
description of what constitutes grammar and how it can best be taught 
in the English language classroom. This book illustrates a new way of 
describing the grammar of spoken and written English. In an accessible 
style, the author demonstrates how lexical phrases, frames and 
patterns provide a link between grammar and vocabulary. He also 
discusses how the different aspects of the language require different 
learning processes and different teaching techniques. These processes 
and techniques are contextualised within a task-based approach to 
teaching and learning. Numerous interactive tasks are provided to 
guide readers and over forty examples of teaching exercises are 
included to illustrate techniques which can be applied in the 
classroom immediately. 

1 Some Preliminary Questions 
2 Grammar and lexis and learning 
3 Developing a Teaching Strategy 
4 The Grammar of Structure 
5 The Grammar of Orientation: The Verb Phrase 
6 Orientation: Organising Information 
7 Lexical Phrases and Patterns 
8 Class: The Interlevel 
9 The Grammar of Spoken English 
10 A Final Summary 

Lingfield(s):	Applied Linguistics 

Subject Language(s): English (Language Code: ENG) 

Written In: English (Language Code: English) 

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Title: Issues in Applied Linguistics 

Publication Year: 2001 
Publisher: Cambridge University Press 
http://www.cup.org 

Book URL: http://us.cambridge.org/titles/catalogue.asp?isbn=0521585465 

Availability: Available 

Author: Michael McCarthy, The University of Nottingham 

Paperback: ISBN: 0521585465, Pages: 184, Price: U.K.: 14.95 
Comment: Paperback: ISBN: 0521585465, Pages: 184, Price: U.S.: 24 

Abstract: 

This book, by one of the leading figures in applied linguists, 
provides a wide-ranging and comprehensive treatment of the major 
issues in applied linguistics. Its six chapters take the reader 
through the major tenets and debates in the field and are essential 
reading for anyone involved in applied linguistics and language 
teaching today. It outlines the historical roots of the field and its 
major developments over the years, and examines current issues such as 
language modelling and the analysis of discourse. While not neglecting 
theory, the book takes a practical approach and language teachers, as 
well as university level students, will find it a useful read. 

1. Applying Linguistics: disciplines, theories, models, descriptions 
2. Language and Languages 
3. Modelling languages: the raw material of applied linguistics 
4. Language acquisition: methods and metaphors 
5. Language as discourse: speech and writing in applied linguistics 
6. Applied linguistics as professional discourse 

Lingfield(s): Applied Linguistics 

Written In: English (Language Code: English) 

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