Foreign Language Teaching In The Universities

Author : Lucia-Mihaela Grosu-Rădulescu
Publisher : Springer
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3030066401

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Foreign Language Teaching in Romanian Higher Education by Lucia-Mihaela Grosu-Rădulescu Pdf

This volume gathers recent research findings in the field of foreign language (FL) teaching in Romanian higher education dwelling on both methodology and students' learning outcomes. The book satisfies the need for an up-to-date overview of FL teaching in Romanian universities in the European context as well as from a global international perspective. This book confers visibility to Romanian foreign language scholars' research and it opens new paths for debate and collaboration worldwide. The scholars included in this volume have extensive expertise in the field of foreign language teaching and research in higher education which is supported by their international recognition as specialists in their specific areas. The contributing authors approach their respective chapters relying on both qualitative and quantitative research. Their experience and conclusions will prove helpful for any foreign language professional working in tertiary education.

Author : Charlotte Ann Melin
Publisher : Modern Language Association
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781603293952

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Foreign Language Teaching and the Environment by Charlotte Ann Melin Pdf

At a time when environmental humanities and sustainability studies are creating new opportunities for curricular innovation, this volume examines factors key to successful implementation of cross-curricular initiatives in language programs. Contributors discuss theoretical issues pertinent to combining sustainability studies with foreign languages, describe curricular models transferable to a range of instructional contexts, and introduce program structures supportive of teaching cultures and languages across the curriculum. Exploring the intersection of ecocritical theory, second language acquisition research, and disciplinary fields, these essays demonstrate ways in which progressive language departments are being reconceived as relevant and viable programs of cross-disciplinary studies. They provide an introduction to teaching sustainability and environmental humanities topics in language, literature, and culture courses as well as a wide range of resources for teachers and diverse stakeholders in areas related to foreign language education.

Author : Romanowski, Piotr,Bandura, Ewa
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781522581291

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Intercultural Foreign Language Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Contexts by Romanowski, Piotr,Bandura, Ewa Pdf

While research into intercultural teaching has grown exponentially during the past two decades, the research has primarily resorted to the use of quantitative data collection instruments and the interpretation of scores calculated through them. As such, studies in the field can seem somewhat decontextualized, ignoring in some cases setting-specific parameters. Therefore, further study is needed to bring together theory, research, and practice demonstrating how this teaching is reflected in research design and how it is undertaken in different settings. Intercultural Foreign Language Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Contexts is an essential reference source that provides a series of rich insights into the way intercultural education is practiced in numerous international contexts and showcases practical examples of teaching situations and classroom activities that demonstrate its impact within the classroom. Featuring research on topics such as higher education, multilingualism, and professionalism, this book is ideally designed for educators, researchers, administrators, professionals, academicians, and students seeking pedagogical guidance on intercultural teaching.

Author : Raúl Ruiz Cecilia,António Lopes
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781527525474

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New Trends in Foreign Language Teaching by Raúl Ruiz Cecilia,António Lopes Pdf

Language teaching approaches, methods and procedures are constantly undergoing reassessment. New ideas keep emerging as the growing complexity of the means of communication and the opportunities created by technology put language skills to new uses. In addition, the political, social and economic impact of globalisation, the new demands of the labour market that result from it, the pursuit of competitiveness, the challenges of intercultural communication and the diversification of culture have opened new perspectives on the central role that foreign languages have come to play in the development of contemporary societies. This book provides an insight into the latest developments in the field and discusses the new trends in foreign language teaching in four major areas, namely methods and approaches, teacher training, innovation in the classroom, and evaluation and assessment.

Author : María J. de la Fuente
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000480191

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Education for Sustainable Development in Foreign Language Learning by María J. de la Fuente Pdf

This unique volume utilizes the UNESCO Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) framework to illustrate successful integration of sustainability education in post-secondary foreign language (FL) learning. Showcasing a variety of approaches to using content-based instruction (CBI) in college-level courses, this text valuably demonstrates how topics relating to environmental, social, and cultural dimensions of sustainability can be integrated in FL curricula. Chapters draw on case studies from colleges throughout the US and consider theoretical and practical concerns relating to models of sustainability-based teaching and learning. Chapters present examples of project-, problem-, and task-based approaches, as well as field work, debate, and reflective pedagogies to enhance students’ awareness and engagement with sustainable development issues as they acquire a foreign language. Insights and recommendations apply across languages and highlight the potential contribution of FL learning to promote sustainability literacy amongst learners. This text will benefit researchers, academics, and educators in higher education with an interest in Modern Foreign Languages, sustainability education, training, and leadership more broadly.

Author : F. G. Healey
Publisher : Manchester University Press
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Languages, Modern
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Foreign Language Teaching in the Universities by F. G. Healey Pdf

Author : Carmen Avram,Pierre Larrivée
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2016-06-22
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781443896795

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Training Foreign and Second Language Teachers by Carmen Avram,Pierre Larrivée Pdf

This book provides a comparative perspective on foreign language teacher training in France, Germany, Russia, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. The training process of state secondary school foreign language teachers is considered from two perspectives for each country. The current training routes through which necessary teaching qualifications are obtained are described with respect to national policy for foreign language learning, the nature of providers, and training programme organization and contents, with details of any practice. These descriptive dimensions are accompanied by an evaluation of the degree to which the training fits the purpose of teaching foreign languages in state secondary schools. The descriptive and evaluative approaches to FL teacher training provide a novel overview of the current successes and challenges in the field, giving an understanding of terrains not easily accessible to the general English-language readership. The book highlights elements of good practice found across nations, and contributes to shedding light on the enduring mystery of why certain nations seem to be managing multilingualism better than others. As such, it provides a reference for interdisciplinary discussions between applied linguists, education researchers and practitioners, and policymakers.

Author : Lucia-Mihaela Grosu-Rădulescu
Publisher : Springer
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783319933290

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Foreign Language Teaching in Romanian Higher Education by Lucia-Mihaela Grosu-Rădulescu Pdf

This volume gathers recent research findings in the field of foreign language (FL) teaching in Romanian higher education dwelling on both methodology and students’ learning outcomes. The book satisfies the need for an up-to-date overview of FL teaching in Romanian universities in the European context as well as from a global international perspective. This book confers visibility to Romanian foreign language scholars’ research and it opens new paths for debate and collaboration worldwide. The scholars included in this volume have extensive expertise in the field of foreign language teaching and research in higher education which is supported by their international recognition as specialists in their specific areas. The contributing authors approach their respective chapters relying on both qualitative and quantitative research. Their experience and conclusions will prove helpful for any foreign language professional working in tertiary education.

Author : Azamat Akbarov
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 590 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-05
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781443884495

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The Practice of Foreign Language Teaching by Azamat Akbarov Pdf

The Practice of Foreign Language Teaching: Theories and Applications is a collection of essays which will appeal to teachers of modern languages no matter the level of instruction. The volume analyzes the concepts of foreign language education and multicultural competence, including the notion of the intercultural speaker. It also discusses the ways in which language education policy develops, by comparing the theories and purposes of foreign language education. The essays collected here highlight the various different methods and approaches in language teaching, and introduce more experienced teachers to new approaches and teaching ideas. The book will also provide language instructors with the theoretical background and practical solutions they need to decide which approaches, materials, and resources can and should be used in their L2 classrooms.

Author : John W. Schwieter
Publisher : IAP
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781623962128

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Studies and Global Perspectives of Second Language Teaching and Learning by John W. Schwieter Pdf

This book explores theories and pedagogies in the L2 classroom that have led to an understanding of how non-native languages are taught and learned. Featuring a diverse set of perspectives from researchers and language educators from around the globe, this book highlights important theoretical and practical underpinnings of the L2 classroom—discussions on what has worked and why. Some examples of these topics include: online and nonverbal communication, peace literacy, learning behaviors, high-impact practices, pragmatic awareness, study abroad, implicit and explicit teaching, motivation, and more. One mission of this book is to appreciate a diverse array of L2 teaching practices with sound theoretical underpinnings and universal implications for L2 classrooms. The chapter contributions are the result of an open call for studies that highlight practical innovative approaches in L2 teaching and learning and expand the avenues of exploration available within their theoretical frameworks. More specifically, the call for proposals sought to gather a diverse set of perspectives from researchers and language educators from various parts of the world in order to provide practical and thought-provoking insight on innovative approaches to L2 teaching. As such, the studies in this book all share a common goal that demonstrates the applicability of L2 teaching practices across languages, cultures, and regions. The book is intended to act as a valuable reference for language educators, practitioners, specialists, and anyone studying or wishing to gain an overview of successful teaching practices and learning nuances in the L2 classroom that cross all languages, cultures, and regions.

Author : Thomas H. Schmidt,Laura Torres-Zúñiga
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2017-06-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781443873819

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New Methodological Approaches to Foreign Language Teaching by Thomas H. Schmidt,Laura Torres-Zúñiga Pdf

This volume explores how the traditional academic disciplines of linguistics, translation, literature and cultural studies can contribute to, or be integrated into, the teaching of a foreign language by means of innovative methodologies, techniques and instruments. The book begins with a selection of essays on applied linguistics that share some significant findings in the context of second or foreign language acquisition. It then examines the ways in which linguistics, translation theory, literature and cultural studies are brought into the foreign language classroom not just as objects of study but also as vehicles for language-learning. By presenting studies on four main foreign languages, English, Spanish, French and German, the collection offers, to the foreign language profession, an opportunity for the sharing and comparison of strategies across languages at both the secondary and higher education level. The text is a valuable resource for language teachers with a more philologically-oriented background who would like to learn how to apply their research knowledge and experience to the design and implementation of new methodological approaches.

Author : Terrell Welch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2019-06-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1536155306

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Foreign Language Teaching and Learning by Terrell Welch Pdf

Foreign Language Teaching and Learning: New Research begins by examining whether, and to what extent, the three types of linguistico-cultural expressions (proverbs, idioms and sayings) of Nepali translated into English would be intelligible to native English speakers and non-native English speakers outside of Nepal. The second chapter reveals the challenges in successful foreign language acquisition for primary school age learners. Particular attention is paid to the investigation of cognitive styles such as impulsivity, reflexivity, rigidity, and flexibility in the learning process. The third chapter focuses on the theoretical substantiation and experimental verification of student-centered learning technology in the educational process. Additionally, the authors investigate data collected in Portuguese L2 classrooms in a multicultural university in Macau, China. The combination of the students first language (Cantonese or Mandarin), the target language (Portuguese) and the official language of the university (English) was found to provide different spaces for participants to formulate contexts and define rules regarding the exclusive use of the target language in class. The impact of an integrated cooperative learning approach on soft skills related to English as a foreign language learning is assessed, in addition to existing research on the characteristics of written texts of level two test-takers by adopting a linguistic and discourse analytic approach. The authors go on to present data gathered through a questionnaire adapted from McMillan (2001) and follow-up interviews conducted to gain a deeper insight into the instructors classroom practices. The findings of the study revealed important implications related to the congruence and incongruence between the requirements of Turkish as second language curriculum in Turkey. The closing chapter focuses on teaching methodologies and classroom practices that could provide learning opportunities to develop and maintain academic skills and self-regulated language learning strategies, specifically, through implementing a project-based learning approach.

Author : Ernesto Macaro,Suzanne Graham,Robert Woore
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2015-09-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317674757

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Improving Foreign Language Teaching by Ernesto Macaro,Suzanne Graham,Robert Woore Pdf

Improving Foreign Language Teaching provides teachers and teacher trainers with a research-based structure for the effective teaching and assessment of second languages. As well as outlining a model for teacher development, the book identifies and exemplifies eight key principles for effective language learning, which can be used to guide curriculum design and decisions about classroom pedagogy. Improving Foreign Language Teaching also presents practical activities, related materials, and guidance on how student progress can be monitored and recorded. Based on the research of the authors and other international experts, together with the work of a consortium established by the authors and teachers in a range of secondary schools, the book focusses on the development of language skills and communicative competence. It also proposes an assessment system which better reflects how learners progress in language learning than current models. Taking as its starting point the challenge of a curriculum in flux and complex pedagogical approaches, this book offers clear research-informed guidance for effective planning, teaching and learning. It will be essential reading for all those concerned with the improvement of language learning and teaching in the secondary classroom.

Author : Charles Maltador Purin,Modern Foreign Language Study
Publisher : New York : The Macmillan Company
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1929
Category : Language teachers
ISBN : UOM:39015039553550

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The Training of Teachers of the Modern Foreign Languages by Charles Maltador Purin,Modern Foreign Language Study Pdf

The present work is a part of an investigation into the teaching of the modern foreign languages which was begun in 1924 by a Committee organized under the sponsorship of the American Council on Education and working with funds supplied by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. From the first the Committee on Investigation recognized the fundamental importance which the training of secondary school teachers has for the present and future position of modern language studies in this country and took steps to sound out the situation as thoroughly as possible. The following pages contain the results of this inquiry. Even a hasty examination of Professor Purin's report will show that the foreign language teachers in this country, as a class, are poorly equipped both in the fundamentals of their subject and in the theory of teaching and the technique provided by practice under supervision. AU of these defects, as well as a lack of professional feeling, . teachers of the modern languages share with colleagues in other curriculum subjects, and all are to be explained in great measure by the recent history of our secondary school system. The deficiencies in the training of modern language teachers, resulting in a lack of fundamental skills and capacities, appear in glaring relief to every classroom visitor and are written plainly in the statistics contained in this report. Less than twenty-five per cent of the modern language teachers in the public secondary schools of the country have enjoyed opportunities beyond the college years, except such as were furnished by summer sessions. Only a little over thirty per cent of these teachers have ever visited a country where the language which they teach is spoken. Equally significant is the fact that one-third of them have not yet had three years of teaching experience and that thirty-six states in the Union still issue "blanket" certificates authorizing the holders to give instruction in any subject on the secondary school curriculum.

Author : Rita Cancino,Kirsten Jæger
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2011-05-25
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781443831215

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Policies, Principles, Practices by Rita Cancino,Kirsten Jæger Pdf

This book addresses the various challenges facing university foreign language teaching in non-anglophone countries in the era of educational globalization. Growing student mobility, net-based cross-border university education, and universities opening subsidiaries in other countries force university teachers to offer their teaching in English rather than in their mother tongue, and universities to equip their staff members with the necessary foreign language competencies. As a reflection of societal and institutional globalization processes, dedicated language teachers strive to adjust teaching methods to new student identities, the availability of advanced learning technologies, and social media enabling multiple forms of cross-border contact. Thus, understanding the situation of contemporary university language teaching requires a consideration of macro-level social changes, institutional policies, as well as developments in classroom practice. The point of departure is the case of Denmark. The problems addressed and the remedies offered, however, apply to all non-anglophone universities with the ambition to stay competitive in the global market of university education. The book includes contributions from foreign and second language teaching specialists representing a broad spectrum of Danish universities and years of sustained scholarly effort to improve the standard of university language teaching and the political recognition of the importance of advanced foreign language skills.