LINGUIST List 17.2871

Tue Oct 03 2006

Books: Applied Linguistics/Language Acquisition: Birch

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Directory         1.    Elizabeth Gangeri, English L2 Reading: Birch
Message 1: English L2 Reading: Birch
Date: 27-Sep-2006
From: Elizabeth Gangeri <Elizabeth.Gangerierlbaum.com>
Subject: English L2 Reading: Birch


Title: English L2 Reading Subtitle: Getting to the Bottom Series Title: ESL & Applied Linguistics Professional Series Published: 2006 Publisher: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates
                http://www.erlbaum.com/

Author: Barbara M. Birch, California State University, Fresno Paperback: ISBN: 0805859292 Pages: 248 Price: U.S. $ 27.50
Abstract:

"English L2 Reading: Getting to the Bottom, Second Edition" remains acomprehensive, myth-debunking examination of how L1 features (orthographicsystem, phonology, morphology) can influence English L2 reading at the"bottom" of the reading process. It provides a thorough but very accessiblelinguistic/psycholinguistic examination of the lowest levels of the readingprocess. It is both theoretical and practical. The goal is to balance orsupplement (not replace) top-down approaches and methodologies witheffective low-level options for teaching English reading. Core linguisticand psycholinguistic concepts are presented within the context of theirapplication to teaching.

Many ESL/EFL teachers are interested in supplementing their successfulwhole-language methods with bottom-up reading strategies, but aren't surehow to do it. This book fills that gap. Intended for ESL/EFL readingresearchers, teacher trainers and teachers, and as a text for MATESOLstudents, most chapters contain practical suggestions that teachers canincorporate into whole language methods to teach beginning or intermediateESL/EFL reading (letters, pronunciation, "smart" phonics, morphemes, andvocabulary acquisition) in a more balanced way. Pre-reading discussion andstudy questions are provided to stimulate interest and enhancecomprehension. End-of-chapter exercises help readers apply the concepts.

Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics                             Language Acquisition                             Psycholinguistics
Written In: English (eng )

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