Teaching and Researching Writing - Couverture souple

Hyland, Ken

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 140820505X ISBN 13 : 9781408205051

Editeur : Longman, 2009

Synopsis

This book provides an authoritative, readable and up-to-date guide to the major themes and developments in current writing theory, research and teaching. Written in a clear, accessible style, it covers theoretical and conceptual issues, addresses current questions and shows how research has fed into state-of-the-art teaching methods, practices, materials and software applications. Thoroughly updated and revised, this second edition also contains a new chapter on important issues in writing such as genre, context and identity. The book includes: Suggestions for teaching approaches and small-scale, do-able research projects, illustrated with case studies Clearly laid out discussions of key topics using bullet points, screen shots, sidebars and quote boxes An extensive compendium of resources including lists of major journals, websites, professional associations, conferences and on-line databases A recommended reading section and glossary of key terms The combination of teaching and research analysis with practical information makes this an invaluable resource for teachers, supervisors, students, materials writers, trainers and professionals engaged in language study and teaching.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture :

Ken Hyland is Professor of Applied Linguistics in Education and Director of the Centre for Academic and Professional Literacies at the Institute of Education, University of London. A co-editor of the journal Applied Linguistics, he has worked in 6 different countries and published over 130 articles and 14 books on language teaching, EAP and second language writing.

 

This book provides an authoritative, readable and up-to-date guide to the major themes and developments in current writing theory, research and teaching.   Written in a clear, accessible style, it covers theoretical and conceptual issues, addresses current questions and shows how research has fed into state-of-the-art teaching methods, practices, materials and software applications. Thoroughly updated and revised, this second edition also contains a new chapter on important issues in writing such as genre, context and identity.

 

The book includes:

• Suggestions for teaching approaches and small-scale, do-able research projects, illustrated with case studies
• Clearly laid out discussions of key topics using bullet points, screen shots, sidebars and quote boxes
• An extensive compendium of resources including lists of major journals, websites, professional associations, conferences and on-line databases
• A recommended reading section and glossary of key terms

 

The combination of teaching and research analysis with practical information makes this an invaluable resource for teachers, supervisors, students, materials writers, trainers and professionals engaged in language study and teaching.

 

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Writing is one of the central pillars of language learning and of major interest and concern to teachers, students and researchers. This book covers the historical and conceptual background to the field of writing, dealing with current questions relating to both practice and research, and outlines the direction in which the field is moving.  In addition to a full discussion of the current applications of research in terms of courses, materials, teaching practices and software, Teaching and Researching: Writing offers practical suggestions for teaching approaches. The practical nature of the volume also extends to research projects with a dedicated chapter setting out a number of do-able, small scale research topics.  A number of resources, and learning aids are included:  - chapter reviews and overviews  - key texts listings after each section  - discussions of case studies  - compendium of paper and online resources  - list of major associations and conferences  - glossary of key terms  - list of references.  The combination of teaching and research analysis and practical information makes this an invaluable resource for practitioners, researchers, students and professionals engaged in language study and teaching.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Longman
• Date d'édition: 2009
• ISBN 10: 140820505X
• ISBN 13: 9781408205051
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 280