Reflections on Persian Grammar
Soheili presents the first authoritative survey of the historical developments of Persian grammar, from the first attested work some 200 years ago to the present day. He examines the development of Persian linguistic thought in five different periods.
As the field of ELT studies sees continued horizontal and vertical diversification, from new forms of online learning to a greater depth of analysis, a new sophistication has emerged. This increasing sophistication is reflected in the research papers in this volume.
Ngefac offers a detailed sociolinguistic and structural description of Cameroon Creole English, situating the language’s aspects within the context of current creolistic debate and covering such matters as whether the language is a pidgin or creole.
The Ground from Which We Speak
Joint speech includes chanting, singing in unison, swearing public oaths and hollering at political rallies. Cummins provides a broad framing of how we might study this concept, exploring topics in linguistics, movement science, neuroscience, and beyond.
This book offers a transcription of Elizabeth Jacob’s hitherto unedited Early Modern English remedy-book, Physicall and chyrurgicall receipts. Accompanied by linguistic and codicological analysis, it is a primary source for historical linguistics and the history of medicine.
This collection addresses the status quo of legal translators and interpreters and proposes ways to raise the standards of the profession. It covers many topics, including legal translation, translation of multilingual EU legislation and document translation.
Metonymy and Word-Formation
This book explores the interplay between word-formation and metonymy, arguing they are distinct linguistic components that complement and mutually constrain each other. Using data from a variety of languages, it is essential reading for scholars and advanced students of grammar.
The essays gathered here presents Icelandic research on the challenges and opportunities of diversity in education at several levels, including preschool, primary, secondary, vocational and higher education in Iceland.
Teaching, Learning and Investigating Pragmatics
This collection of research investigates how to teach and assess pragmatic competence in second/foreign language education. Topics include speech acts, syllabus design, and instructional methods. For linguists, language teachers, and communication experts.
Innovation in Methodology and Practice in Language Learning
This state-of-the-art volume presents 24 papers on the challenges and innovations in university language centres, from new technologies to evolving pedagogy, revealing how these vital institutions adapt and thrive.
The Practice of Foreign Language Teaching
For teachers of modern languages, this volume analyzes foreign language education, multicultural competence, and new teaching approaches. It provides the theoretical background and practical solutions needed to choose the best resources for the L2 classroom.
English for Specific Purposes (ESP) is a necessary skill for career advancement. This comprehensive volume brings together insightful papers from an international conference, offering rich insights into innovative teaching practices and worthwhile research.
Input a Word, Analyze the World
Comprising contributions by scholars from across the globe, this collection represents current perspectives on Corpus Linguistics from a variety of linguistic subdisciplines. It will be of particular interest to language specialists.
Current Research in African Linguistics
Honoring Ọladele Awobuluyi, international scholars present new research in African linguistics. This important contribution presents data and linguistic analysis from many African languages, covering topics from phonology and morphology to syntax and semantics.
This book investigates language alternation in Italian CLIL and EMI contexts across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. The results reveal its key lexical function, a surprisingly similar use across all levels, and its role in preserving multilingualism.
A pioneering guide to e-Portfolio assessment for EFL educators. This book provides innovative frameworks to move beyond traditional exams, offering theoretical insights and practical guidance to foster transformative student learning in real-world classrooms.
Exploring New Occupational Discourses and Identities across Genres
This collection explores the reconceptualisation of work following the Great Resignation. Focusing on Millennials and Gen Z, it investigates shifting narratives on work-life balance, well-being, and the new power dynamics between employers and employees in a post-COVID world.
This guide to creative storytelling explores the hero’s journey and the psychology behind it. Learn practical techniques to cultivate narrative intelligence, foster creativity, and use stories as a profound tool to reshape individuals, societies, and our collective experiences.
Sciences, Humanities, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Education
This book offers strategies for K-16 SHTEM instruction that enhance the multiliteracy of learners. It presents instructional activities and research that promote culturally and linguistically sustaining pedagogy, scaffolding learners as they explore SHTEM and science fiction.
Statements of Truth
This book proposes to make explicit the information that enables us to assert a declarative sentence. Those interested in the philosophy of language will find a fresh and unorthodox perspective on meaning and a non-metaphysical approach to various semantic issues and puzzles.