Controversies in Applied Linguistics by Barbara Seidlhofer

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Summary

There are several issues in English teaching on which applied linguists take very different positions like linguistic imperialism, the validity of critical discourse analysis, and the pedagogic relevance of corpus descriptions of language. This book presents exchanges between scholars and directs attention to the key points at issue.

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Controversies in Applied Linguistics by Barbara Seidlhofer

This book brings together a number of high-profile exchanges on controversial issues between scholars of opposing positions reacting to each other in print. It engages the reader in a critical evaluation of the points at issue.
'As a resource for teacher educators, it would be hard to overestimate the value and potential of this book' * IATEFL Teacher Training and Education E-Newsletter, July 2004 *

Barbara Seidlhofer is Professor of English and Applied Linguistics at the University of Vienna. Her teaching and research focus on corpus linguistics, sociolinguistics, and discourse analysis, in particular in their application to language teacher education. She is the founding director of the
Vienna-Oxford International Corpus of English (VOICE), which provides a basis for empirical research into English as a Lingua Franca. She was also for several years editor of the International Journal of Applied Linguistics and is a founding editor of the new Journal of English as a Lingua Franca.
Barbara Seidlhofer is editor of Controversies in Applied Linguistics, co-editor of Principle and Practice in Applied Linguistics, and co-author of Pronunciation in the series Language Teaching: A Scheme for Teacher Education. All are published by Oxford University Press.
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ISBN 13 9780194374446
ISBN 10 0194374440
Title Controversies in Applied Linguistics
Author Barbara Seidlhofer
Series Oxford Applied Linguistics
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 2003-05-08
Number of pages 360
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.