Applied Linguistics and Materials Development
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Applied Linguistics and Materials Development


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Focuses for the first time on materials development and applications of current research and theory for the main areas of applied linguistics (e.g. second language acquisition, pragmatics, vocabulary studies). There are many books on applied linguistic theory and research and there are now a number of books on the principled development of materials for language learning, but this book takes a new approach by connecting the two concerns. Each of its chapters first of all presents relevant theories and research conclusions for its area and then considers practical applications for materials development. The chapters achieve these applications by reporting and commenting on current theory and research, by analysing the match between current published materials and current theory and by suggesting and exemplifying applications of current theory to materials development. This will be an essential resource both for those studying or teaching materials development and for those studying or teaching applied linguistics.

Table of Contents:
1. Introduction: Applied Linguistics and Materials Development Brian Tomlinson Part I: Learning and Teaching Languages 2. Second Language Acquisition Brian Tomlinson 3. Beyond Semantics: Moving Language in Foreign Language Learning Peter Lutzker 4. Classroom Research Brian Tomlinson 5. Language Learning for Young Learners Irma-Kaarina Ghosn Comments on Part I Brian Tomlinson Part II: Aspects of Language Use 6. Spoken Language Research: The Applied Linguistic Challenge Ivor Timmis 7. Vocabulary Alan Maley 8. Pragmatics Andrew Cohen and Noriko Ishihara 9. The Application of Discourse Analysis to Materials Design for Language Teaching Ben Fenton-Smith 10. Intercultural Competence Michael Byram and Hitomi Masuhara Comments on Part II Brian Tomlinson Part III: Language Skills 11. Reading Alan Maley andPhilip Prowse 12. The Teaching of Reading in English for Young Learners: Some Considerations and Next Steps Annie Hughes 13. Listening in Another Language: Research and Materials Rumia Ableeva and Jeff Stranks 14. Materials for Writing: Was This the Case of the Runaway Bandwagon? Jayakaran Mukundan and Vahid Nimiechisalem 15. Teaching Speaking in a Second Language Ann Burns and David A. Hill Comments on Part III Brian Tomlinson Part IV: Curriculum Development 16. Implementing Language Policy and Planning Through Materials Development Chris Kennedy and Brian Tomlinson 17. Studies of Pedagogy Freda Mishan 18. Modes of Delivery Freda Mishan 19. Language Testing Washback: The Role of Materials Kathleen Bailey and Hitomi Masuhara Comments on Part IV Brian Tomlinson 20. Conclusion: The Future of Applied Linguistics and Materials Development Brian Tomlinson Bibliography Index

About the Author :
Brian Tomlinson is a Visiting Professor at Leeds Metropolitan University, UK. He has worked in Japan, Indonesia, Nigeria, Oman, Singapore, the UK, Vanuatu and Zambia and has given presentations in over sixty countries. He is Founder and President of MATSDA and has published many articles and books on materials development and on aspects of language teaching and language acquisition.

Review :
For many years Brian Tomlinson has led the way internationally in the field of materials development. This edited book by him is another example of innovative, research-based exploration of materials for language teaching that never loses sight of the classroom nor of the need for pedagogy that is reflective, informed and learner-sensitive. And there is a great cast-list of contributors. Highly recommended. Just under a quarter of the material for the book […] has been written by Tomlinson. This is indicative of his iconic status in the area of Materials Development . . . In his role as editor Tomlinson has collected a star-studded cast of contributors . . . ideal for graduate students of MA or MSc programmes in TESOL, as each chapter contains excellent overviews of current scholarship, and seeks to link these, when possible, to classroom practice. [T]he volume arguably provides ‘reader-friendly’ information from three different sources within the field of applied linguistics – research, materials development and language teaching. We are used to reading either scientific academic writing reporting on research findings, or summary descriptions of the criteria on which instructional materials are based, or practical teachers’ guides instructing practitioners on what to do in the classroom and how to do it; each in their own ‘jargon’. This book puts the three sources and their ‘jargons’ together, so that in one single volume we can read about research findings, principled criteria for materials design and ideas on how they can be applied to classroom practice. Also extremely valuable are the useful tips for the targeted readership… the main aim of the volume – encouraging a closer link and a constructive cooperation between theorists and practitioners by means of fully-informed and principled materials development practice – has been achieved. The volume as a whole is thought provoking and provides a good basis for anyone looking to incorporate more theory into their practice. Each chapter ends with suggestions on how to use the theories discussed to create class materials … Nonetheless, this volume delivers a number of insights into theory and practice that will make it invaluable to the field.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781441109439
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Weight: 666 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1441109439
  • Publisher Date: 06 Dec 2012
  • Height: 246 mm
  • No of Pages: 272
  • Width: 189 mm


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