Linguistic Perspectives on Language and Education

by Anita K. Barry

Language issues are intrinsically part of every classroom setting. Therefore, there is a need to present the linguistic perspective to all teachers and teachers-in-training. This perspective assumes that a complex system is learned by children at an early age with little conscious instruction. It recognizes that languages change over time and that variation, based on region, ethnic identity, gender, social class, and social context, is inherent...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0897897587
• ISBN13: 9780897897587
• Release Date: August 2002
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.4" x 9.5"