Using Corpora in the Language Learning Classroom Corpus Linguistics for Teachers

Bennett, Gena

ISBN 10: 0472033859 / ISBN 13: 9780472033850

Published by Univ of Michigan Pr, 2010

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144 pages. 9.80x7.00x0.50 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Using Corpora in the Language Learning Classroom Corpus Linguistics for Teachers
• Publisher: Univ of Michigan Pr
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0472033859
• ISBN 13: 9780472033850
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.27 kilograms

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Synopsis

The goal of this book is to make the ideas of corpus linguistics accessible to teachers and, most important, provide ideas, instruction, and opportunities for teachers to use the applications of corpus linguistics in their classrooms. Using Corpora in the Language Learning Classroom is intended for graduate students who are studying applied linguistics or TESOL, for teacher-trainers working with language instructors, and for practicing language teachers who want to better understand corpus linguistics and how to incorporate it into their classroom. 

The book has three sections: (1) a general introduction to corpus linguistics, which contains a brief look at the theory and principles of corpus linguistics; (2) a section that reviews corpus-influenced materials and commonly used corpora;  and (3) a set of corpus-designed activities that rely on several tools (MICASE, COCA, TextSTAT, for example) to teach a variety of language skills.

This book does not intend to provide a complete theoretical foundation for corpus linguistics, but it does aim to provide its readers with the basic theoretical underpinnings and tools needed to work with corpora in the classroom in such a way that they are able to more effectively and efficiently help students to acquire a second language.