Essentials of Applied Linguistics for English Language Teachers [antikvár]

Foreword The term Applied Linguistics embraces an ever-widening subject area; it is especially used, however, with reference to the field of foreign language learning and teaching, and this book will focus on that area. Second Language Acquisition (SLA) Research as a distinct subject specialism emerged in the early 1970s. Since that time the literature has grown at an incredible rate and the range of specialised journals and periodicals e.xpands ahnost monthly. It is perhaps necessary to offer some justification for adding to the existing extensive selection of material. Language Teacher training is much more than simply providing the trainee teacher with a repertoire of techniques to be used in the classroom rather like a set of recipes for cooking. The clear aim of modern language teacher training is to produce 'reflective" teachers who are capable of furthering their teaching skills through the experiential knowledge which derives from the ongoing professional experience. In part, the capacity to be reflective must be based on a body of "received knowledge", including a knowledge of Applied Linguistics. It is essential, however, that the presentation of this knowledge recognises the particular needs of the language teacher. The essential concepts of Applied IJnguistics must provide a theoretical foundation for the techniques to be presented in teaching methodology, and for the skills to be acquired during teaching practice. This book presents an essential core content of a coiu'se in Applied l.inguistics which relates theory to practice and at the same time covers ! i 1 Ul