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

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3110188333 ISBN 13: 9783110188332

Publisher: De Gruyter Mouton, 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 solutions to everyday language-related problems
• with contributions from renowned experts

About this title

About the Author

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

Edition details

• Publisher: De Gruyter Mouton
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3110188333
• ISBN 13: 9783110188332
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 751
• Editor: Knapp Karlfried, Seidlhofer Barbara