The Research Practice Interface In English For Specific Purposes

Author : Ersilia Incelli,Renzo Mocini,Judith Turnbull
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2022-10-21
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781527589117

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The Research-Practice Interface in English for Specific Purposes by Ersilia Incelli,Renzo Mocini,Judith Turnbull Pdf

This book reflects the state-of-the-art in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) research, drawing on both top-down and bottom-up practices and methodological itineraries. In order to fill some of the gaps in the current literature, it provides well-grounded and thorough investigations into discursive practices in academic, workplace and intercultural settings, throwing light on the specific varieties of language used to achieve professional targets. Teachers have to act as an interface between theory and praxis, bridging the gap between the classroom and the workplace to create a dynamic virtuous circle. The multi-perspective and multi-method frameworks presented in this volume range from quantitative corpus-based techniques integrated with discourse analysis to analyses of what occurs in the classroom informed by English language teaching (ELT) educational theories and notions regarding language acquisition, motivation, learning styles and instructional contexts. Both top-down and bottom-up approaches to the theory-practice dyad provide the opportunity to obtain a closer view of the subject from both ends of the spectrum and can prompt fresh initiatives by all those working within the domain of ESP. This book, therefore, offers a cutting-edge account of some of the latest avenues in research and practice which will be of interest to scholars and university teachers of ESP, as well as scholars in the field of applied linguistics.

Author : Nalan Kenny,Elvan Eda Işık-Taş,Huang Jian
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-21
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783030329143

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English for Specific Purposes Instruction and Research by Nalan Kenny,Elvan Eda Işık-Taş,Huang Jian Pdf

This edited book focuses on current practices, challenges and innovations in the emerging field of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). By combining diverse, empirically-proven and innovative ESP practices from all over the world with inspiring theoretical input and reflections from experienced practitioners, the authors in this volume examine both best-practice examples and ESP programmes which by various metrics are deemed to have failed. This book will be of interest to practitioners, teacher educators and researchers working in the field of ESP, as well as readers interested in language education and curriculum development more broadly.

Author : Brian Paltridge,Sue Starfield
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-15
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781118941553

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The Handbook of English for Specific Purposes by Brian Paltridge,Sue Starfield Pdf

Featuring a collection of newly commissioned essays, edited by two leading scholars, this Handbook surveys the key research findings in the field of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). • Provides a state-of-the-art overview of the origins and evolution, current research, and future directions in ESP • Features newly-commissioned contributions from a global team of leading scholars • Explores the history of ESP and current areas of research, including speaking, reading, writing, technology, and business, legal, and medical English • Considers perspectives on ESP research such as genre, intercultural rhetoric, multimodality, English as a lingua franca and ethnography

Author : H. Basturkmen
Publisher : Springer
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2015-12-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780230290518

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Developing Courses in English for Specific Purposes by H. Basturkmen Pdf

Presented in two parts, this book firstly introduces core considerations in ESP course development drawing on examples from a wide range of ESP and EAP courses. Secondly four case studies show how experienced ESP teachers and course developers went about developing courses to meet the needs of their particular learners.

Author : Dario Luis Banegas,Sandra Zappa-Hollman
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 699 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000872934

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The Routledge Handbook of Content and Language Integrated Learning by Dario Luis Banegas,Sandra Zappa-Hollman Pdf

Content and language integrated learning (CLIL) is an increasingly popular educational approach given its dual focus on enabling learners to acquire subject-matter through an additional language, while learning this second language in tandem with content. This Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of recent CLIL developments, illustrating how CLIL has been uniquely conceptualised and practised across educational and geographical contexts. Divided into six sections, covering language and language teaching, core topics and issues, contexts and learners, CLIL in practice, CLIL around the world, and a final section looking forward to future research directions, every chapter provides a balanced discussion of the benefits, challenges and implications of this approach. Representing the same diversity and intercultural understanding that CLIL features, the chapters are authored by established as well as early-career academics based around the world. The Routledge Handbook of Content and Language Integrated Learning is the essential guide to CLIL for advanced students and researchers of applied linguistics, education and TESOL.

Author : Salomi Papadima-Sophocleous,Elis Kakoulli Constantinou,Christina Nicole Giannikas
Publisher : Research-publishing.net
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9782490057443

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ESP teaching and teacher education: current theories and practices by Salomi Papadima-Sophocleous,Elis Kakoulli Constantinou,Christina Nicole Giannikas Pdf

This volume addresses issues related to English for Specific Purposes (ESP) teaching practices as well as ESP teacher education as they arise in today’s constantly changing and developing world. ESP Teaching and Teacher Education: current theories and practices​, supported by the Language Centre of the Cyprus University of Technology, puts together a selection of ten chapters concentrating on ESP teacher education and ESP teaching methodology, including the integration of new technologies in both fields. The volume may be of interest to ESP teacher trainers or language teacher trainers in general, ESP practitioners, ESP researchers, policymakers, material developers, students, as well as any other ESP specialist who may be interested in being updated about the latest developments in the ESP field.

Author : Jordi Piqué Angordans,David J. Viera
Publisher : Universitat de València
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 8437029023

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Applied Languages: Theory and Practice in ESP by Jordi Piqué Angordans,David J. Viera Pdf

Today more and more linguists and language specialists the world over are acknowledging the vital role of ESP within the English language teaching and learning area. Consequently, teachers and learners alike are discovering that there is a wider scope available to them in the field. Hopefully, the joint effort that went into the publishing of this volume will serve to motivate others to continue working in this direction.

Author : Juan de Dios Martínez Agudo
Publisher : Rodopi
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-01
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9789401210485

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English as a foreign language teacher education by Juan de Dios Martínez Agudo Pdf

The field of Second Language Teacher Education (SLTE) is mainly concerned with the professional preparation of L2 teachers. In order to improve teaching in the multilingual and multicultural classroom of the 21st century, both pre- and in-service L2 teachers as well as L2 teacher educators must be prepared to meet the new challenges of education under the current circumstances, expanding their roles and responsibilities so as to face the new complex realities of language instruction. This volume explores a number of key dimensions of EFL teacher education. The sixteen chapters discuss a wide variety of issues related to second language pedagogy and SLTE. Topics discussed include the importance of SLA research; competency-based teacher education approach; classroom-based action research; SLTE models; the value and role of practicum experience abroad; the models of pronunciation teaching; multicultural awareness and competence; the influence of teachers’ cognitions, emotions and attitudes on their emerging and changing professional identities; the potential of classroom materials and technology; and CLIL and ESP teacher education. English as a foreign language teacher education: Current perspectives and challenges will be of interest to teachers-in-training, teachers, teacher educators and to those educational researchers interested in how L2 teaching is actually learned in professional preparation programmes. Juan de Dios Martínez Agudo is Associate Professor of EFL Teacher Education at the University of Extremadura, Spain. His current research interests include Second Language Acquisition and English Teaching Methodology. His most recent books are Oral Communication in the EFL Classroom (2008), Errors in the Second Language Classroom: Corrective Feedback (2010) and Teaching and Learning English through Bilingual Education (2012).

Author : Peter Crosthwaite
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2024-04-23
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781040009277

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Corpora for Language Learning by Peter Crosthwaite Pdf

This volume presents a diverse range of expertise and practical advice on corpus-assisted language learning, bridging the gap between corpus research and actual classroom practice. Grounded in expert discussions and interviews, the book offers an extensive exploration into the intricacies of corpus-based language pedagogy, addressing its challenges, benefits, and potential drawbacks while demonstrating the power of data-driven learning (DDL) tools, including AntConc, WordSmith Tools, and CorpusMate. The book navigates the complexities of integrating DDL into mainstream educational systems, showcasing real-world applications for teaching. The authors bring together cutting-edge, international perspectives on this topic in dialogue with those using such techniques in their classroom practice. Both a rigorous academic resource and a hands-on guide for practitioners, this book is recommended reading for educators, researchers, or anyone wanting to upskill themselves in learning to harness the power of data in language pedagogy in primary, secondary, tertiary, or other professional contexts.

Author : Mohammad Ali Salmani Nodoushan
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781365876349

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International Journal of Language Studies (IJLS) – volume 11(2) by Mohammad Ali Salmani Nodoushan Pdf

Author : Lynne Flowerdew
Publisher : Springer
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2011-12-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780230355569

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Corpora and Language Education by Lynne Flowerdew Pdf

A critical examination of key concepts and issues in corpus linguistics, with a particular focus on the expanding interdisciplinary nature of the field and the role that written and spoken corpora now play in these different disciplines. It also presents a series of corpus-based case studies illustrating central themes and best practices.

Author : Thi Ngoc Phuong Le,Minh Man Pham,Michael Barlow
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing Company
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2023-03-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027254504

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The Academic Discourse of Mechanical Engineering by Thi Ngoc Phuong Le,Minh Man Pham,Michael Barlow Pdf

This volume examines rhetorical conventions employed in mechanical engineering research to understand the knowledge-making principles of the discipline, as well as their expression within the research article. In particular, the study analyses the organisational patterns of mechanical engineering research articles using Swales’s conceptualisation of moves and steps. In addition, the research identifies the phraseology associated with specific moves and steps. The study draws on a corpus of 120 mechanical engineering research articles, equally distributed across two sub-disciplines (mechanical systems and thermal-fluids engineering), three research traditions (experimental, theoretical and mixed methods), and two publication periods (2002–2006 and 2012–2016). It adopts an integrated methodology, intertwining various approaches and perspectives including corpus linguistics, move analysis, discourse analysis and interviews to address two main strands of research enquiry: (i) What are the properties of the rhetorical structures in terms of range, frequency, and length for each section of mechanical engineering research articles? (ii) What effect does sub-discipline, research tradition and publication date have on the rhetorical structure of research articles?

Author : Lillian L. C. Wong,Ken Hyland
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2017-04-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781351794541

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Faces of English Education by Lillian L. C. Wong,Ken Hyland Pdf

Faces of English Education provides an accessible, wide-ranging introduction to current perspectives on English language education, covering new areas of interest and recent studies in the field. In seventeen specially commissioned chapters written by international experts and practitioners, this book: offers an authoritative discussion of theoretical issues and debates surrounding key topics such as identity, motivation, teacher education and classroom pedagogy; discusses teaching from the perspective of the student as well as the teacher, and features sections on both in- and out-of-class learning; showcases the latest teaching research and methods, including MOOCs, use of corpora, and blended learning, and addresses the interface between theory and practice; analyses the different ways and contexts in which English is taught, learned and used around the world. Faces of English Education is essential reading for pre- and in-service teachers, researchers in TESOL and applied linguistics, and teacher educators, as well as upper undergraduate and postgraduate students studying related topics.

Author : Michael Byram,Adelheid Hu
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 856 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-26
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781136235542

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Routledge Encyclopedia of Language Teaching and Learning by Michael Byram,Adelheid Hu Pdf

The Routledge Encyclopedia of Language Teaching and Learning is an authoritative reference dealing with all aspects of this increasingly important field of study. Offering a comprehensive range of articles on contemporary language teaching and its history, it has been produced specifically for language teaching professionals and as a reference work for academic studies at postgraduate level. In this new edition, every single entry has been reviewed and updated with reference to new developments and publications. Coverage has been expanded to reflect new technological, global and academic developments, with particular attention to areas such as online and distance learning, teacher and learner cognition, testing, assessment and evaluation, global English and teacher education. Themes and disciplines covered include: Methods and materials, including new technologies and materials development Contexts and concepts, such as mediation, risk-taking in language learning and intercomprehension Influential figures from the early days of language teaching to the contemporary Related disciplines, such as psychology, anthropology and corpus linguistics It covers the teaching of specific languages, including Japanese, Chinese, Arabic and African languages, as well as English, French, German and Spanish. There are thirty five overview articles dealing with issues such as communicative language teaching, early language learning, teacher education and syllabus and curriculum design. A further 160 entries focus on topics such as bilingualism, language laboratories and study abroad. Numerous shorter items examine language and cultural institutions, professional associations and acronyms. Multiple cross-references enable the user to browse from one entry to another, and there are suggestions for further reading. Written by an international team of specialists, the Routledge Encyclopedia of Language Teaching and Learning is an invaluable resource and reference manual for anyone with a professional or academic interest in the subject.

Author : Tom Hutchinson,Alan Waters
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1987-01-29
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780521318372

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English for Specific Purposes by Tom Hutchinson,Alan Waters Pdf

The main concern is effective learning and how this can best be achieved in ESP courses. This book discusses the evolution of ESP, the role of the ESP teacher, course design, syllabuses, materials, teaching methods, and evaluation procedures. It will be of interest to all teachers who are concerned with ESP. Those who are new to the field will find it a thorough, practical introduction while those with more extensive experience will find its approach both stimulating and innovative.