Understanding Language Use in the Classroom

A Linguistic Guide for College Educators
Erscheinungsjahr 2014
ISBN: 978-1-78309-174-4
Verlag: Multilingual Matters Limited

Buch, Englisch, 192 Seiten, Format (B × H): 150 mm x 215 mm, Gewicht: 259 g

It is clear that a proper understanding of what academic English is and how to use it is crucial for success in college, and yet students face multiple obstacles in acquiring this new 'code', not least that their professors often cannot agree amongst themselves on a definition and a set of rules. Understanding Language Use in the Classroom aims to bring the latest findings in linguistics research on academic English to educators from other disciplines, and to help them help their students learn and achieve. Behrens combines a powerful argument for the importance of explicit teaching of language skills in college with answers to common questions from professors and students, as well as sample teaching materials to help make these issues come alive in the classroom.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Behrens, Susan J.

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Sprachwissenschaft Fremdsprachenerwerb und -didaktik
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Schulen, Schulleitung Universitäten, Hochschulen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction

Overview and Structure of the Book

Part I. The Role of Academic English in Higher Education

1. Linguistic Obstacles to Better Teaching and Learning

2. Examining Academic English: Form and Function

3. Linguistics and Pedagogy

Part II. The Linguistic Conversations

4. Introducing the Conversations: Linguistic Principles

5. Word Formation/Morphology

6. Word Meaning/Semantics

7. Grammatical Markers/Morpho-syntax

8. Grammar and Mechanics/Syntax

9. Narrative Structure/Discourse

10. Pronunciation/Phonology

11. Voice Quality and Speech Melody/Prosody

Part III. Study Sheets: Review Materials for More Conversations

Appendix

Glossary

References

Index

Über Autor(innen)

Behrens, Susan J.
Susan J. Behrens is Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders, and Director of the Center for Teaching Innovation and Excellence, Marymount Manhattan College, New York, USA. She contributes weekly lessons on writing and English composition to The New York Times in Education (nytimesineducation.com). Her other publications include Grammar: A Pocket Guide (Routledge 2010) and Language in the Real World: An Introduction to Linguistics (with Judith A. Parker, Routledge 2010).

Susan J. Behrens is Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders, and Co-Director of the Center for Teaching Innovation and Excellence, Marymount Manhattan College, New York, USA. She contributes to The New York Times Learning Network and The New York Times in the First Year. Her publications include Grammar: A Pocket Guide (Routledge 2010) and Language in the Real World: An Introduction to Linguistics (with Judith A. Parker, Routledge 2010).