Bilingualism / ESL

The history of linguistics is a growing area, having come into its own in the 1960s, especially after Noam Chomsky looked for historical roots for his work. In contrast, the history of language teaching has been neglected, reflecting the insecurity and youth of the field. Most works on the subject h..

This book examines the complexities of multiple discourses embedded in language teaching materials, addressing such issues as "legitimate knowledge", the politics of learning materials, global cultural awareness, competing ideologies, etc...

This book examines the complexities of multiple discourses embedded in language teaching materials, addressing such issues as "legitimate knowledge", the politics of learning materials, global cultural awareness, competing ideologies, etc...

Language, Literacy, and Power in Schooling brings critical ethnographic perspectives to bear on language, literacy, and power in culturally and linguistically diverse contexts, showing how literacy and schooling are negotiated by children and adul..

This book provides an overview of language education in Malaysia, covering topics such as the evolution of the education system from pre-independence days to the present time, to the typology of schools, and the public philosophy behind every policy made in the teaching of languages...

This book provides an overview of language education in Malaysia, covering topics such as the evolution of the education system from pre-independence days to the present time, to the typology of schools, and the public philosophy behind every policy made in the teaching of languages. The book consis..

A set of studies of language use among Latinos in one of the most globalized, linguistically diverse cities in the US. Emphasizes language use as centrally related to ethnic, class, and gender identities...

This collection provides a snapshot of the evolution of David Nunan‘s theoretical and empirical contributions to the field of second language education over the last 40 years...

Examines the relationship between the language learner and language assessment process, and promotes approaches to assessment that involve the learner in the testing process. Gives particular attention to issues of reliability and validity...

In this volume, scholars, researchers, and teacher educators from across the United States present their latest findings regarding teacher education to develop meaningful learning experiences and meet the sociocultural, linguistic, and academic needs of Latino ELLs...

Divided into three parts, this book provides a context for reflection regarding the complex issues surrounding new English learners in schools. The text addresses these issues through conversations among experts, practitioners, and readers that are informed by representative case studies and by a ra..

Bringing together key writings since the 1992 publication of Linguistic Imperialism, Robert Phillipson’s controversial benchmark volume, this sequel analyzes how the persistent global dominance of English in all domains of power is maintained and legitimized in the 21st century...