
Grammar
A Linguists' Guide for Language Teachers
Cambridge University Press
Published on 1. October 2020
Book
Hardback
214 pages
978-1-108-48602-6 (ISBN)
Description
Traditionally, there has been a disconnect between theoretical linguistics and pedagogical teacher training. This book seeks to bridge that gap. Using engaging examples from a wide variety of languages, it provides an innovative overview of linguistic theory and language acquisition research for readers with a background in education and teacher training, and without specialist knowledge of the field. The authors draw on a range of research to ground ideas about grammar pedagogy, presenting the notion of Virtual Grammar as an accessible label for unifying the complexity of linguistics. Organised thematically, the book includes helpful 'Case in point' examples throughout the text, to illustrate specific grammar points, and step-by-step training in linguistic methods, such as how to analyse examples, which educators can apply to their own teaching contexts. Through enriching language teachers' understanding of linguistic features, the book fosters a different perspective on grammar for educators.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
Worked examples or Exercises; 1 Tables, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 223 mm
Width: 142 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
363 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-108-48602-6 (9781108486026)
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Persons
Tom Rankin's research investigates diverse aspects of language learning, from generative theoretical approaches to the acquisition of syntax to applications of learner corpora for teaching. His work has been published in Second Language Research and the International Journal of Learner Corpus Research. He is editor of the journal Pedagogical Linguistics.
Content
1. A guide to the linguists' guide to grammar; 2. Language and languages; 3. Grammar and grammars; 4. Language learning and acquisition; 5. Language education.