Originally published in 1992, when connectionist natural language processing (CNLP) was a new and burgeoning research area, this book represented a timely assessment of the state of the art in the fie
Shakespeare is revered as the greatest writer in the English language, yet education reform in the English-speaking world is informed primarily by the ‘market order’, rather than the kind of humanism
The Routledge Handbook of Spanish as a Heritage Language brings together contributions from leading linguists, educators and Latino Studies scholars involved in teaching and working with Spanish herit
The importance of the early years in young children’s lives and the rigid inequality in literacy achievement are a stimulating backdrop to current research in young children’s language and literacy de
Metalinguistic Awareness and Second Language Acquisition is the first book to present an in-depth overview of metalinguistic awareness as it relates to SLA. In this volume, Roehr-Brackin discusses met
Evil Eye, Jinn Possession, and Mental Health Issues aims to raise awareness of the cultural considerations, religion and spirituality involved in the assessment of Muslim patients with mental health p
Law and economics is the field of study devoted to understanding laws and legal institutions using the tools of economic theory. This growing subject has become a mainstream area of study in both law
Law and economics is the field of study devoted to understanding laws and legal institutions using the tools of economic theory. This growing subject has become a mainstream area of study in both law
Metalinguistic Awareness and Second Language Acquisition is the first book to present an in-depth overview of metalinguistic awareness as it relates to SLA. In this volume, Roehr-Brackin discusses met
The Routledge Handbook of Arabic Second Language Acquisition introduces major current approaches in Arabic Second Language Acquisition (SLA) research, and offers empirical findings on crucial aspects
This book explores how children acquire a second language in ways that differ from adult learners. It provides rich descriptions of the practices that can be used to teach young second language learne
Second Language Processing is the first textbook to offer a thorough introduction to the field of second language processing (SLP). The study of SLP seeks to illuminate the cognitive processes underly
This volume provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary language shift and identity in a language community in the mid-Atlantic South to offer a unique window into ethnic dialect formation and s
Applying Linguistics: Language and the Impact Agenda explores the challenges of demonstrating the sociocultural and economic impact of research in linguistics. Chapters provide critical discussion of
Applying Linguistics: Language and the Impact Agenda explores the challenges of demonstrating the sociocultural and economic impact of research in linguistics. Chapters provide critical discussion of
The Routledge Handbook of Chinese Second Language Acquisition is the first reference work of its kind.The Handbook contains twenty contributions from leading experts in the field of Chinese SLA,
Teacher Development Over Time: Practical Activities for Language Teachers addresses teacher learning over the span of the careers of both novice and experienced teachers in English Language Teaching (
Teacher Development Over Time: Practical Activities for Language Teachers addresses teacher learning over the span of the careers of both novice and experienced teachers in English Language Teaching (
The Routledge Handbook of Language Revitalization is the first comprehensive overview of the language revitalization movement, from the Arctic to the Amazon, and across continents. Featuring 47 contri
This book examines how neoliberalism finds expression in foreign language textbooks. Moving beyond the usual focus on English, Pau Bori explores the impact of neoliberal ideology on Catalan textbooks.
Mood Disorders: Practical Issues in Diagnosis and Management provides cutting edge knowledge about the diagnosis and treatment of principal mood disorders, namely major depressive disorder and bipolar
Mood Disorders: Practical Issues in Diagnosis and Management provides cutting edge knowledge about the diagnosis and treatment of principal mood disorders, namely major depressive disorder and bipolar
Presenting research on language policy and planning, with a special focus on educational contexts in which English plays a role, this book brings readers up-to-date on the latest developments in resea
Presenting research on language policy and planning, with a special focus on educational contexts in which English plays a role, this book brings readers up-to-date on the latest developments in resea
Intercultural Arts Therapies Research: Issues and methodologies is the first overarching study on intercultural practice and research models in the arts therapies. It provides a new departure from tra
An Introduction to Foreign Language Learning and Teaching provides an engaging, student-friendly guide to the field of foreign language learning and teaching. Aimed at students with no background in t
Sustainability Science: Key Issues is a comprehensive textbook for undergraduates, postgraduates, and participants in executive trainings from any disciplinary background studying the theory
In Subjectivity, Language and the Postcolonial, Hannah Botsis draws on theoretical work that exists at the intersection of critical social psychology, sociolinguistics and the political economy of lan
An Introduction to Foreign Language Learning and Teaching provides an engaging, student-friendly guide to the field of foreign language learning and teaching. Aimed at students with no background in t
In Subjectivity, Language and the Postcolonial, Hannah Botsis draws on theoretical work that exists at the intersection of critical social psychology, sociolinguistics and the political economy of lan
The Common Core’s language standards can seem overwhelming—students need to learn specific, complex grammar rules at each grade level. The Common Core Grammar Toolkit to the rescue! In this comprehens
The Routledge Handbook of Language Awareness is a comprehensive and informative overview of the broad field of language awareness. It contains a collection of state-of-the-art reviews of both establis
This title was first published in 2000: A detailed study of a number of key issues arising in evaluation research, in particular the impact of context upon evaluation findings and the implication
Winner of the Cengage Learning Award for Innovative Excellence in the Teaching of Chinese as a Foreign Language, 2014Action! China is a practical guide for intermediate to advanced students of Chinese
New Directions for Research in Foreign Language Education brings together contributions by reputed scholars that examine the challenges, opportunities, and benefits of teaching and learning forei
Winner of the Cengage Learning Award for Innovative Excellence in the Teaching of Chinese as a Foreign Language, 2014.Action! China is a practical guide for intermediate to advanced students of Chines
This thought-provoking text provides trainee teachers with an essential exploration of the issues and challenges involved in mobile learning initiatives. With key topics including cyberbullying, socia
Twenty years after its first publication, Susan M. Gass’s Input, Interaction, and the Second Language Learner has become a classical text in the field of second language acquisition (SLA). This new pr
Technology-Enhanced Language Learning for Specialized Domains provides an exploration of the latest developments in technology-enhanced learning and the processing of languages for specific purposes.
The best professional development for teachers focuses on issues they encounter in the classroom. It is collaborative, school-based, learning-focused and supports teachers in solving problems of pedag
