Second Language Writing (Cambridge Applied Linguistics): Research Insights for the Classroom

ISBN 10: 0521387787 / ISBN 13: 9780521387781

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1990

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Second Language Writing (Cambridge Applied Linguistics): Research Insights for the Classroom
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521387787
• ISBN 13: 9780521387781
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This comprehensive collection of thirteen original articles covers the major issues writing teachers face. It systematically sets out the key issues in second language writing instruction to offer both pre-service and in-service teachers a guide to writing instruction grounded in current theory and research. The book includes chapters on approaches to teaching writing, needs analysis, syllabus design, lesson planning, task design, materials development, and feedback and assessment, and on using technology in writing classes and in conducting research. There are review exercises, reflection questions, and copious examples to make the book extremely useful to prospective and practicing teachers alike.

Book Description

It systematically sets out the key issues in second language writing instruction to offer both pre-service and in-service teachers a guide to writing instruction grounded in current theory and research. The book includes chapters on approaches to teaching writing, needs analysis, syllabus design, lesson planning, task design, materials development, and feedback and assessment, and on using technology in writing classes and in conducting research. There are review exercises, reflection questions, and copious examples to make the book extremely useful to prospective and practicing teachers alike.