Language In The 21st Century

Author : Humphrey Tonkin,Timothy G. Reagan
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1588113841

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Language in the 21st Century by Humphrey Tonkin,Timothy G. Reagan Pdf

What is the future of languages in an increasingly globalized world? Are we moving toward the use of a single language for global communication, or are there ways of managing language diversity at the international level? Can we, or should we, maintain a balance between the global need to communicate and the maintenance of local and regional identities and cultures? What is the role of education, of language rights, of language equality in this volatile global linguistic mix? A group of leading scholars in sociolinguistics and language policy examines trends in language use across the world to find answers to these questions and to make predictions about likely outcomes. Highlighted in the discussion are, among other issues, the rapidly changing role of English, the equally rapid decline and death of small languages, the future of the major European languages, the international use of constructed languages like Esperanto, and, not least, the question of what role applied scholarship can and should play in mapping and influencing the future.

Author : Subhan Zein,Maria R. Coady
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030762513

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Early Language Learning Policy in the 21st Century by Subhan Zein,Maria R. Coady Pdf

This volume analyses the policymaking, expectations, implementation, progress, and outcomes of early language learning in various education policy contexts worldwide. The contributors to the volume are international researchers specialising in language policy and early language learning and their contributions aim to advance scholarship on early language learning policies and inform policymaking at the global level. The languages considered include learning English as a second language in primary schools in Japan, Mexico, Serbia, Argentina, and Tanzania; Spanish language education in the US and Australia; Arabic as a second language in Israel and Bangladesh; Chinese in South America and Oceania; and finally, early German teaching and learning in France and the UK.

Author : Jacomine Nortier,Bente A. Svendsen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-19
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781107016989

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Language, Youth and Identity in the 21st Century by Jacomine Nortier,Bente A. Svendsen Pdf

This volume explores and compares linguistic practices among young people in linguistically and culturally diverse urban spaces.

Author : Michelle A. Harrison,Aurélie Joubert
Publisher : Springer
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783319959399

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French Language Policies and the Revitalisation of Regional Languages in the 21st Century by Michelle A. Harrison,Aurélie Joubert Pdf

This edited volume presents an analysis of the evolution of French language policies and their impact on French regional languages and their communities. It gathers studies on language revitalisation from several territorial minority languages (Breton, Alsatian, Catalan, Occitan, Basque, Corsican, Francoprovençal, Picard, Reunionese) and evaluates the challenges and opportunities that they face in the 21st century. The chapters tackle different aspects of language endangerment and language planning and adopt varied theoretical and methodological approaches. The first section of the book reconsiders the difficulties in establishing linguistic boundaries and classification for some regional languages. The second section examines the important theme of the new generation of speakers with issues of transmission and identity formation and the changes they can bring to traditional communities. The third section highlights new developments in the context of new technologies and the heightened visibility of regional languages. Finally, the last section presents an overview of the contemporary situation of minority language revitalisation in France and synthesises the key trends identified in this volume: from the educational domain to the European Charter for Minority and Regional languages. This book will appeal to students and scholars of the sociology of language, sociolinguistics, language policy, minority languages and language endangerment.

Author : Robert E. Horn
Publisher : Macrovu Incorporated
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Kommunikation
ISBN : 189263709X

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Visual Language by Robert E. Horn Pdf

Author : M. Beatriz Arias,Molly Fee
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2018-09-14
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781788921688

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Profiles of Dual Language Education in the 21st Century by M. Beatriz Arias,Molly Fee Pdf

In the last 20 years dual language education programs have increased in number and expanded in range. Whereas once they were predominantly focused at the elementary level, they now span from pre-K through to high school. This book examines the key attributes of successful dual language programs, as well as the challenges and opportunities involved in extending the dual language instructional model to pre-K and secondary settings. Chapter authors, who are themselves both researchers and practitioners, explore the latest research and policy implications for implementation of dual language in three different contexts; within a school, a dual language school and a dual language district. This book will be of interest to teachers, teacher educators, professional development specialists, policymakers, administrators, and researchers.

Author : National Standards in Foreign Language Education Project (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39076002586571

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Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century by National Standards in Foreign Language Education Project (U.S.) Pdf

This volume incorporates the national standards for the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, Classical Languages, French, German, Italian, Japanese Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

Author : Beth L. Hewett,Tiffany Bourelle,Scott Warnock
Publisher : Modern Language Association
Page : 487 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2021-12-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781603295475

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Teaching Writing in the Twenty-First Century by Beth L. Hewett,Tiffany Bourelle,Scott Warnock Pdf

Teaching Writing in the Twenty-First Century is a comprehensive introduction to writing instruction in an increasingly digital world. It provides both a theoretical background and detailed practical guidance to writing instructors faced with novel and ever-changing digital learning technologies, new approaches to access needs and usability design, increasing student diversity, and the multiliteracies of reading, alphabetic writing, and multimodal composition. A companion volume, Administering Writing Programs in the Twenty-First Century, considers the role of administrators in addressing these issues. Covering all aspects of teaching online, various composition genres, and the technologies available to teachers, Teaching Writing in the Twenty-First Century addresses composing processes and approaches; designing and scaffolding assignments; providing response, feedback, and evaluation; communicating effectively; and supporting students. These strategic and practical ideas are prefaced by a history of the relation between composition and rhetoric and a guide to diversity, inclusion, and access. The volume ends with a chapter on envisioning the future of composition.

Author : Ofelia García
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09-09
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781444359787

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Bilingual Education in the 21st Century by Ofelia García Pdf

Bilingual Education in the 21st Century examines languages and bilingualism as individual and societal phenomena, presents program types, variables, and policies in bilingual education, and concludes by looking at practices, especially pedagogies and assessments. This thought-provoking work is an ideal textbook for future teachers as well as providing a fresh view of the subject for school administrators and policy makers. Provides an overview of bilingual education theories and practices throughout the world Extends traditional conceptions of bilingualism and bilingual education to include global and local concerns in the 21st century Questions assumptions regarding language, bilingualism and bilingual education, and proposes a new theoretical framework and alternative views of teaching and assessment practices Reviews international bilingual education policies, with separate chapters dedicated to US and EU language policy in education Gives reasons why bilingual education is good for all children throughout the world, and presents cases of how this is being carried out

Author : Charles A. Ferguson,Shirley Brice Heath,David Hwang
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1981-08-31
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 052123140X

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Language in the USA by Charles A. Ferguson,Shirley Brice Heath,David Hwang Pdf

Grouped under four headings -- American English, Languages before English, Languages after English and Language in use -- these essays lay to rest some myths about the monolingual nature of language in America and set forth the problems that must be confronted as a consequence of language and cultural pluralism. The essays of the first group range from U.S. language heritage to black American language. The second group deals with American Indian languages and New World Spanish. The last two groups deal with ethnic language varieties and various other topics.

Author : Laurie Bauer,Andreea S. Calude
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-19
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781000043372

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Questions About Language by Laurie Bauer,Andreea S. Calude Pdf

Questions About Language sets out to answer, in a readable yet insightful format, a series of vital questions about language, some of which language specialists are regularly asked, and some of which are so surprising that only the specialists think about them. In this handy guide, sixteen language experts answer challenging questions about language, from What makes a language a language? to Do people swear because they don’t know enough words? Illustrating the complexity of human language, and the way in which we use it, the twelve chapters each end with a section on further reading for anyone interested in following up on the topic. Covering core questions about language, this is essential reading for both students new to language and linguistics and the interested general reader.

Author : Heath Rose,Mona Syrbe,Anuchaya Montakantiwong,Natsuno Funada
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2020-05-27
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781788928205

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Global TESOL for the 21st Century by Heath Rose,Mona Syrbe,Anuchaya Montakantiwong,Natsuno Funada Pdf

This book explores the impact of the spread of English on language teaching and learning. It provides a framework for change in English language teaching to better reflect global realities and current research. The authors examine the pedagogical implications of the global spread of English, drawing on world Englishes, English as a lingua franca, and global Englishes research. The book proposes key innovations for teaching English as an international language, and outlines key areas for future classroom-based research. The book is essential reading for postgraduate researchers, teachers and teacher trainers in TESOL and second language education programmes.

Author : Philip S. Peek
Publisher : Open Book Publishers
Page : 606 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10-19
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781800642577

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Ancient Greek I by Philip S. Peek Pdf

In this elementary textbook, Philip S. Peek draws on his twenty-five years of teaching experience to present the ancient Greek language in an imaginative and accessible way that promotes creativity, deep learning, and diversity. The course is built on three pillars: memory, analysis, and logic. Readers memorize the top 250 most frequently occurring ancient Greek words, the essential word endings, the eight parts of speech, and the grammatical concepts they will most frequently encounter when reading authentic ancient texts. Analysis and logic exercises enable the translation and parsing of genuine ancient Greek sentences, with compelling reading selections in English and in Greek offering starting points for contemplation, debate, and reflection. A series of embedded Learning Tips help teachers and students to think in practical and imaginative ways about how they learn. This combination of memory-based learning and concept- and skill-based learning gradually builds the confidence of the reader, teaching them how to learn by guiding them from a familiarity with the basics to proficiency in reading this beautiful language. Ancient Greek I: A 21st-Century Approach is written for high-school and university students, but is an instructive and rewarding text for anyone who wishes to learn ancient Greek.

Author : Kathryn J. Lindholm-Leary
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1853595314

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Dual Language Education by Kathryn J. Lindholm-Leary Pdf

Dual language education is a program that combines language minority and language majority students for instruction through two languages. This book provides the conceptual background for the program and discusses major implementation issues. Research findings summarize language proficiency and achievement outcomes from 8000 students at 20 schools, along with teacher and parent attitudes.

Author : Hüseyin İçen,Seniye Vural
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-26
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781443858670

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Studies on the Teaching of Asian Languages in the 21st Century by Hüseyin İçen,Seniye Vural Pdf

In recent years, there has been an increasing demand for, and rapid development in, the learning and teaching of Asian languages as a foreign language throughout the world. Many governments recognize that Asian languages are of strategic economic importance, and thus they are now offered as a foreign language by a great number of schools and higher education institutions. This book contains chapters written by different authors from several countries on key issues and problems in the teaching of the Chinese, Russian, Farsi, Japanese and Malaysian languages, and some comparative studies. The contributors here explore future directions in the teaching of Asian languages in the 21st century. The ten chapters of the book have been prepared by the authors using the scholarly papers they presented at the Second International Symposium on Asian Languages and Literatures (ADES), which was held on 3–4 May 2012 at Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey, under the title of “Teaching of Asian Languages in the 21st Century”.