Linguistics for Teachers

by Linda Miller Cleary and Michael D. Linn

This reader aims to give the background necessary in both the underlying research and the applications of language theory. Emphasizing the connections between theory, research and pedagogy, the readings should reflect the divese and multicultural nature of today's classroom. The book is designed to stand alone or to be used as a supplement to an introduction to linguistics text. The text includes chapters on dialects, teaching of grammar, syntax and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0070379467
• ISBN13: 9780070379466
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 639 Pages
• Weight: 1.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"

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Linguistics for Teachers

Over 45 articles on linguistisc and teaching divided into 5 sections, which are: Section I History of English and Acquisition of Language Section II Language and Culture A. Language and the Construction of Reality B. Dialects, Language Variation, and Schooling Section III Language and the Teaching of Reading and Writing A. Literacy B. Language and the Reading Process C. Language and the Writing Process Section IV The Nature of Language and Its Classroom Applications A. Phonology and the Teaching of Spelling B. Syntax and the Teaching of Grammar C. Semantics and Vocabulary Section V Teaching English as a Second Language