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Language Loyalty, Language Planning, and Language Revitalization
. Ed(S): Hornberger, Nancy H.; Putz, Martin
Paperback. Joshua Fishman is perhaps best known and loved for his pioneering and enduring work in language loyalty and reversing language shift. This book brings together a selection of his work on these topics and some of his perspectives on the field of sociolinguistics, along with an interview dialogue in which Fishman reflects on his lifetime's work. Editor(s): Hornberger, Nancy H.; Putz, Martin. Series: Bilingual Education and Bilingualism. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: CFB; CFDM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 158 x 234 x 14. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853599002
- ISBN
- 9781853599002
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.34
€ 45.34
Providing Health Care in the Context of Language Barriers
. Ed(S): Jacobs, Elizabeth A.; Diamond, Lisa
Hardback. Global migration continues to increase, and with it linguistic diversity. This presents obvious challenges for both healthcare provider and patient, and the chapters in this volume represent international perspectives on language barriers in health care. Solutions and approaches, as well as the importance of local context, are discussed. Editor(s): Jacobs, Elizabeth A.; Diamond, Lisa. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: CFDM; CFP; JFFN; MBDP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783097760
- ISBN
- 9781783097760
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 176.16
€ 176.16
Approaching Language Transfer Through Text Classification
. Ed(S): Jarvis, Scott; Crossley, Scott A.
Paperback. This book explains the detection-based approach to investigating crosslinguistic influence and illustrates the value of the approach through a collection of five empirical studies that use the approach to quantify, evaluate, and isolate the subtle and complex influences of learners' native-language backgrounds on their English writing. Editor(s): Jarvis, Scott; Crossley, Scott A. Series: Second Language Acquisition. Num Pages: 200 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: CFDC; CJC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847696977
- ISBN
- 9781847696977
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Condition: New
€ 50.42
€ 50.42
Hardback. Editor(s): Kaufman, Alexander; Armstrong, Dorsey; Hughes, Shaun. F. D. Series: MIP Festschriften, Occasional Papers, and Lectures. Num Pages: 370 pages, 49 full color. BIC Classification: 2ABA; 2ABC; 2ACSX; CF; DSBB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 703.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Medieval Institute Publications United States
- Number of pages
- 370
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781580442190
- ISBN
- 9781580442190
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 103.47
€ 103.47
The Languages of Africa and the Diaspora. Educating for Language Aware...
. Ed(S): Kleifgen, Jo Anne; Bond, George C.
Paperback. Examines the social cost of linguistic exceptionalism for the education of speakers of nondominant/subordinated languages in the African diaspora. This title takes the languages of Africa, the Caribbean, and the US as cases in point to illustrate the effects of exceptionalist beliefs that these languages are inadequate for instructional purposes. Editor(s): Kleifgen, Jo Anne; Bond, George C. Series: New Perspectives on Language and Education. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; CFDM; JFFN; JNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 208 x 149 x 19. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847691330
- ISBN
- 9781847691330
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Condition: New
€ 50.06
€ 50.06
Paperback. Reflects the diversity of theoretical frameworks and the heterogeneity of linguistic phenomena under the general heading of modality. This title addresses concepts such as the structure of modal subcategories, subjective versus objective modality, force dynamics, Spanish and English modal auxiliaries, and modal uses of Italian tenses. Editor(s): Klinge, Alex; Muller, Henrik Hoeg. Num Pages: 288 pages, 9 figures. BIC Classification: CFK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 158 x 16. Weight in Grams: 442.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Equinox Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845539108
- ISBN
- 9781845539108
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Condition: New
€ 48.90
€ 48.90
Hardback. Essays reflecting the diversity of theoretical frameworks and the heterogeneity of linguistic phenomena under the general heading of modality. Editor(s): Klinge, Alex; Muller, Henrik Hoeg. Num Pages: 288 pages, 9 line drawings. BIC Classification: CFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 243 x 163 x 22. Weight in Grams: 564.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Equinox Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781904768975
- ISBN
- 9781904768975
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Condition: New
€ 124.14
€ 124.14
Paperback. Takes the reader through the basic theoretical concepts, issues and themes which define the important approaches to translation. This book provides reference for teaching and researching in Translation Studies, and offers pointers to the future of Translation Studies. Editor(s): Kuhiwczak, Piotr (University of Warwick); Littau, Karen (University of Essex). Series: Topics in Translation. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: CFP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 209 x 149 x 11. Weight in Grams: 252.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853599569
- ISBN
- 9781853599569
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Condition: New
€ 32.96
€ 32.96
hardcover. This volume is an "A to Z" collection of over 700 authoritative yet highly readable articles containing descriptive information about the major types, elements, characters, themes, titles and reference points in storytelling. Editor(s): Leeming, David Adams; Sader, Marion. Num Pages: 556 pages, illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: CBP; CFG; DSB; GBC; HBTD; JFHF; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 187 x 265 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1212.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 556
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781573560252
- ISBN
- 9781573560252
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Condition: New
€ 116.18
€ 116.18
Paperback. Contains studies on second language lexical processes based on the findings by authors mostly from Central Europe. Questions of integration, storage, vocabulary acquisition and assessment, word retrieval, and lexical access are the focus of the studies, which include reference to language users from Finno-Ugric and Slavic language backgrounds. Editor(s): Lengyel, Zsolt K. (University of Pannonia); Navracsics, Judit (University of Pannonia). Series: Second Language Acquisition. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: CFDC; CJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 208 x 149 x 13. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853599668
- ISBN
- 9781853599668
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Condition: New
€ 35.98
€ 35.98
Paperback. Discusses factors that affect struggling readers in grades 7-12 and provides research-based strategies for improving their reading and writing skills. This work includes topics such as: assessment; building core competencies, such as fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary; and working with struggling adolescent English language learners. Editor(s): Lenski, Susan; Lewis, Jill. Series: Solving Problems in the Teaching of Literacy. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: CFC; JNLC; JNU; YQCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 23. Weight in Grams: 490.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Guilford Publications United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781593856762
- ISBN
- 9781593856762
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Condition: New
€ 54.83
€ 54.83
Paperback. Presents an interdisciplinary examination of the functions and change in the use of clitics, pronouns, determiners, conjunctions, discourse particles, auxiliary/light verbs, prepositions, and other "little words" that have played a central role in linguistic theory and in language acquisition research. Editor(s): Leow, Ronald P.; Campos, Hector; Lardiere, Donna. Series: Georgetown University Round Table on Languages & Linguistics Series. Num Pages: 258 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: CF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589012547
- ISBN
- 9781589012547
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Condition: New
€ 73.17
€ 73.17
Paperback. The widespread use of English as an International Language has given rise to questions such as what counts as 'Standard English' and 'literacy'. This book provides a scholarly and research-based discussion on how English in education can be (re)conceptualized and understood in light of the dynamic and changing nature of English. Editor(s): Leung, Constant; Street, Brian V. Series: New Perspectives on Language and Education. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFC; ESF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 211 x 147 x 10. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847697707
- ISBN
- 9781847697707
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.17
€ 44.17
Paperback. China has become the world's largest English learning society, and China's decisions in relation to English will directly affect its fortunes into the future. This unique volume explores the prospects of English in relation to the debates on identity and cultural values that mass English teaching in China have stimulated. Editor(s): Lo Bianco, Joseph; Orton, Jane; Yihong, Gao. Series: Critical Language and Literacy Studies. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 2AB; CFB; CFDM; CJC; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 149 x 20. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847692283
- ISBN
- 9781847692283
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.49
€ 45.49
Hardback. The book is a collection of essays on translating various types of text (literary, religious, political, etc.) into and from Chinese. The focus is on how such translations have been produced and propagated from ancient to modern times, and their sociocultural impact on the evolution of Chinese history and Chinese translatology. Editor(s): Luo, Xuanmin; He, Yuanjian. Series: Topics in Translation. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 2GDC; CFP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 160 x 217 x 19. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847691873
- ISBN
- 9781847691873
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Condition: New
€ 163.96
€ 163.96
Hardback. In the past before improving technologies allowed for the direct observation of brain activity, brain damaged patients were a prime avenue for understanding language structure and inferring back to brain function. This book focuses on the interactions of frontotemporal dementia patients. Editor(s): Mates, Andrea W.; Mikesell, Lisa; Smith, Michael Sean. Num Pages: 256 pages, 52 figures. BIC Classification: CFB; CFD; CFG; JHMC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 167 x 24. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Equinox Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845534349
- ISBN
- 9781845534349
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.03
€ 124.03
hardcover. Covers selected Proceedings of the 8th World Conference on Transport Research. Editor(s): Meersman, Hilde; Voorde, E. van de; Winkelmans, Willy. Num Pages: 2714 pages. BIC Classification: CFG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 178 x 37. Weight in Grams: 5919.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 2714
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780080435909
- ISBN
- 9780080435909
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Condition: New
€ 659.29
€ 659.29
Paperback. Analyzes various literary genres and world literatures including: Shakespeare's plays; modern Austrian authors writing in German (Thomas Bernhard); the Spanish poets of the Generacion del '50; Malaysian-Singaporean poets in English; and, Anglo-American Modernist poets (Frost, Stevens, Pound and Lawrence) and novelists (Woolf and Conrad). Editor(s): Miller, Donna R.; Turci., Monica. Num Pages: 256 pages, 13 figures. BIC Classification: CF; DSB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 157 x 236 x 16. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Equinox Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845539092
- ISBN
- 9781845539092
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.77
€ 50.77
Paperback. The growing cultural, racial and linguistic diversity in schools has changed the face of language teaching in many countries. This book presents theory and research by a group of internationally recognised scholars who address the issues and challenges for teachers and their students in increasingly plurilingual and multicultural classrooms. Editor(s): Miller, Jennifer; Kostogriz, Alex; Gearon, Margaret. Series: New Perspectives on Language and Education. Num Pages: 312 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: CFDM; JFSL1; JNFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 147 x 17. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847692160
- ISBN
- 9781847692160
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Condition: New
€ 45.20
€ 45.20
Paperback. The latest studies in Japanese linguistics within generative grammar. Editor(s): Miyagawa, Shigeru; Saito, Mamoru. Series: Oxford Handbooks. Num Pages: 566 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; CFH; CFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 245 x 30. Weight in Grams: 906.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 566
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199830077
- ISBN
- 9780199830077
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.71
€ 73.71