An Outline of Scientific Writing: For Researchers With English As a Foreign Language by Jen Tsi Yang and Janet N. Yang
Book Description
Aimed at researchers who need to write
clear and understandable manuscripts in English. Many examples and
exercises are included to clarify the rules and guidelines presented.
Paper. DLC: Technical writing.
Living Languages: Multilingualism across the Lifespan by Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa
Book Description
Globalization is on everyone's tongue, and
the discussion is not only limited to economic exchange, but expands to
the intermingling of cultural values. To be truly successful in the
international arena, whether as an immigrant, student, businessperson,
or tourist, openness toward other cultures is vital and the most
obvious door to those cultures is through language. Learning a second
language is no longer an option for many, it is both a survival tool
and an opportunity. This book is an aid to parents, educators,
researchers, and individuals who want facts about foreign language
learning in order to apply concrete tools to maximize their potential
in this area, independent of their age. This book examines the various
factors in successful multilingualism across the lifespan, discussing
groups such as those lucky enough to enjoy bilingualism from birth to
those who become foreign language learners in adulthood. Special
attention is paid to a critique of the academic critical years concept
and the question, how long does it take a non-native speaker to become
fluent? While many are concerned with bilingualism, millions around the
world live with three or more languages. For those considering adding a
third language, this book looks at the benefits of bilingualism that
transfer to trilingualism. Finally, the book establishes methods for
teaching foreign languages and hints for home support that maximize
each person's potential for languages.
(36 lectures, 30 minutes/lecture)
Course No. 1600
Taught by John McWhorter
Manhattan Institute
Ph.D., Stanford University
"I never met a person who is not interested in language," wrote the bestselling author and psychologist Steven Pinker. There are good reasons that language fascinates us so. It not only defines humans as a species, placing us head and shoulders above even the most proficient animal communicators, but it also beguiles us with its endless mysteries. For example:
How did different languages come to be?
Why isn’t there just a single language?
How does a language change, and when it does, is that change indicative of decay or growth?
How does a language become extinct?
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Our national language, and the culture from which it has formed, is the rightful inheritance of all English-speaking people. It deserves to be taught with knowledge and respect. English is now spoken, also, by more than 500 million people around the world. They need the opportunity to learn to speak and write it confidently, and correctly. Grammar provides a language to talk about language. As a mechanic needs naming words for the parts of an engine, so a student needs naming words for the components of speech and writing.
One of the most widely used teaching theory books. Recommended for all TEFL/TESL teachers.
This third edition has been completely rewritten and updated to combine the best of traditional approaches with the latest developments in language teaching theory and methodology.
The Third Edition of this "classic" text incorporates a broader and more detailed analysis of issues relevant to language teachers. "The Practice of English Language Teaching" is full of practical suggestions and samples from actual teaching materials.
Story of human language
