Language & Linguistics

This is a comprehensive introduction to the conceptual frameworks underpinning the study of language. A one-stop resource, it includes activities, study questions, sample analyses, commentaries and readings...

This book analyses how linguistic diversity in Japan, and indeed recognition of this phenomenon, presents a wide range of sociolinguistic challenges and opportunities in fundamental institutions such as schools, in cultural patterns and in social behaviours and attitudes...

This book analyses how linguistic diversity in Japan, and indeed recognition of this phenomenon, presents a wide range of sociolinguistic challenges and opportunities in fundamental institutions such as schools, in cultural patterns and in social behaviours and attitudes...

This book shows how people misconceive language every day and what the consequences of misconceptions can be. It argues for a flexible approach to meaning and definitions, and demonstrates how this approach can help us understand many conflicts..

This volume covers the language situation in Hong Kong, Timor-Leste and Sri Lanka explaining the linguistic diversity, the historical and political contexts and the current language situation, including language-in-education planning, the role of the media, the role of religion and the roles of non-..

Language Rights and Language Survival..

Introducing students to the methods and debates associated with language testing assessment, this book has been written by experienced teachers and researchers in the field. Supported by a companion website, it includes commentary on key readings...

Language Through Literature..

The social implications of multilingualism is a field of study on whcih systematic research began only in the second half of the 20th century in Africa. This book, originally published in 1971, contains papers which concentrate on East Africa but it also discusses theoretical problems and methods ar..

First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company...

First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company...

Language and literature are traditionally seen as distinct areas of the curriculum. This study shows how they can be mutually supporting and enriching. Covering the most recent research and developments in classroom practice, it looks at ways in which the curriculum can be reshaped to integrate both..