Date: 27-Nov-2009 From: Julia Ulrich <julia.ulrichdegruyter.com> Subject: Handbook of Foreign Language Communication and Learning: Knapp, Seidlhofer (Eds) E-mail this message to a friend
Title: Handbook of Foreign Language Communication and Learning
Series Title: Handbooks of Applied Linguistics [HAL] 6)
Published: 2009
Publisher: De Gruyter Mouton
http://www.mouton-publishers.com
Editor: Karlfried Knapp
Editor: Barbara Seidlhofer
Electronic: ISBN: 9783110214246 Pages: 730 Price: Europe EURO 220.00
Hardback: ISBN: 9783110188332 Pages: 730 Price: Europe EURO 198.00 Comment: List Price
Hardback: ISBN: 9783110188332 Pages: 730 Price: Europe EURO 148.00 Comment: Standing Order price for subscribers to the complete work
Abstract:
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.