Oxford Applied LinguisticsSeries

This series delves into the cutting edge of the dynamic, interdisciplinary field of applied linguistics. It features works ranging from accessible introductions for a general audience to in-depth analyses relevant to theoretical understandings of language. The collection offers valuable insights into course design and practical teaching methodologies. It serves as an indispensable professional resource for language pedagogy and its practice.

A Cognitive Approach to Language Learning

Fundamental Considerations in Language Testing

Understanding Second Language Acquisition

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Discourse and Literature
Guy Cook
296 pages
11 hours of reading
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This study examines the relevance of schema theory to literary theory and the analysis of literary texts. Schema theory suggests that people understand texts and experiences by comparing them with stereotypical mental representations of similar cases. The new experience is then processed in terms of its deviation from that structure or its conformity to it. The book concludes with a section on pedagogical implications and an analysis of three well-known literary texts.
Understanding Second Language Acquisition
Rod Ellis
327 pages
12 hours of reading
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This book reviews research into second language acquisition and provides readers with a comprehensive review of the "state of the art" in this important area of applied linguistics. It examines the critical reactions to the different theories of second language acquisition.
Lexical Phrases and Language Teaching
Jeanette S DeCarrico
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Presents a language teaching programme based on the use of 'prefabricated language'. The authors show that the unit of language they term the 'lexical phrase' can serve as an effective basis, for both second and foreign language learning.
Fundamental Considerations in Language Testing
Lyle F. Bachman
420 pages
15 hours of reading
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Offers a discussion of the basic concerns which underlie the development and use of language tests. Presenting a synthesis of research on testing, this book is useful for students on teacher education courses. It is also helpful for those professionally involved in designing and administering tests, acting as a complement to 'how to' books.
Complex Systems and Applied Linguistics
Diane Larsen-Freeman
304 pages
11 hours of reading
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Focusing on complexity theory, this book explores its relevance to various aspects of applied linguistics, such as first and second language acquisition, teaching methodologies, and discourse analysis. It highlights how these theoretical concepts can be effectively applied to enhance understanding and practice in the field of linguistics.
A Cognitive Approach to Language Learning
Peter Skehan
336 pages
12 hours of reading
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This book is intended for teachers and students of applied linguistics.
Focus on the Language Learner
Elaine Tarone
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Describes ideas, techniques, and procedures which enable the practising language teacher to better identify the local needs of particular groups of second language learners, and then work towards meeting those needs. This book contains illustrative examples and practical exercises which teachers can adapt and use in their own classrooms
A History of English Language Teaching
A.P.R. Howatt
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This book traces the history of English language teaching right up to the origins of the communicative approach, ending with a discussion of the impact of applied linguistics on language teaching in both America and Britain
English Medium Instruction
Content and language in policy and practice
Ernesto Macaro
344 pages
13 hours of reading
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Focusing on English Medium Instruction (EMI), this book explores the dynamics between teachers and students within secondary and tertiary education. It integrates theoretical frameworks, policy documents, and practical examples to highlight the roles and experiences of key stakeholders. The research aims to provide insights into the implications of EMI on educational practices and outcomes, making it a valuable resource for educators and policymakers alike.
Oxford Applied Linguistics: The Study of Second Language Acquisition
Rod Ellis
832 pages
30 hours of reading
This thorough introduction to second language research provides a comprehensive review of the research into learner language, internal and external factors in language acquisition, individual differences, and classroom second language learning.
SLA research and language teaching
Rod Ellis
288 pages
11 hours of reading
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This book presents SLA research as a source of specifications for teachers to explore in their own classrooms. The author sees the four main roles of SLA researchers as developing relevant theories, conducting their own classroom research, making research accessible to teachers, and facilitating action research. Each chapter addresses a major issue in the field of SLA and language teaching.