Effective Learning and Teaching in Modern Languages

Inbunden, Engelska, 2005

Av James A. Coleman, John Klapper, UK) Coleman, James A. (The Open University, UK) Klapper, John (University of Manchester, James a. Coleman

749 kr

Beställningsvara. Skickas inom 7-10 vardagar

Fri frakt för medlemmar vid köp för minst 249 kr.

Effective Learning and Teaching in Modern Languages offers insights from the latest research into learning and teaching a language, and also outlines innovative teaching techniques, covering all the critical subjects including:the demands made of students and staff in modern languagesthe four language skillsassessment, grammar, vocabulary and translationtechnology-enhanced learningresidence abroadsubdisciplines such as business, area, cultural and literary studies, and linguisticsprofessional development.Providing both a clear overview of the discipline and a wealth of techniques, practical advice and useful resources, this book will be welcomed by lecturers or tutors new to the profession and experienced lecturers wanting to keep up with the latest developments and improve their students' learning.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2005-06-30
Mått156 x 234 x 18 mm
Vikt498 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieEffective Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
Antal sidor250
FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN9780415346634

Tillhör följande kategorier

James A Coleman is Professor of Language Learning and Teaching at the Open University. A leading figure in European language education, he has published widely on language learning in the university context, including individual differences, audio-visual media and new technologies, residence abroad, and language testing.John Klapper is Professor of Foreign Language Pedagogy and Director of the Centre for Modern Languages, University of Birmingham. He is a HEFCE National Teaching Fellow and has published on various aspects of language learning and teaching, including immersion, teacher education, methodology and materials development.

Foreword, Michael Kelly Introduction, James A. Coleman and John Klapper Part 1: University Modern Languages: Students and Staff 1. Modern Languages as a university discipline, James A. Coleman 1. Who are our students and what do they bring from previous experience? Norbert Pachler 2. Where do our graduates go? Languages and careers, James A. Coleman 3. Who teaches our students? University teachers and their professional development, John Klapper Part 2: The Theory and Practice of Language Teaching 4. Research into language learning, James A. Coleman and John Klapper 5. Curriculum design, James A. Coleman and Elizabeth Hauge 6. The four language skills or 'juggling simultaneous constraints', Elspeth Broady 7. Teaching grammar, John Klapper 8. Teaching and learning vocabulary, Paul Meara 9. Assessment in Modern Languages, John Klapper 10. Assessing language skills, John Klapper 11. Using the foreign language assistant, Agnes Gower 12. Translating and interpreting, James A. Coleman and Isabelle Perez Part 3: Modes and Contexts of University Language Learning 14. Institution-wide languages programmes and non-specialist learners, Derrik Ferney 15. Residence abroad, James A. Coleman 16. Independent learning, Vicky Wright 17. Distance learning in Modern Languages, Stella Hurd 18. Computer-assisted language learning (CALL), June Thompson 19. The Internet and computer-mediated communication, Sophie Ioannou-Georgiou 20. The effective learning of languages in tandem, Tim Lewis 21. Corpora and concordances, Marie-Madeleine Kenning Part 4: A Diverse Discipline 22. Cultural Studies, Michael Kelly 23. Languages and Business Studies, David Head 24. Linguistics, Ros Temple 25. Area Studies, Alison Phipps 26. Literary Studies, Diana Holmes and David Platten