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1 online resource (xiv, 344 pages) : illustrations |
Physical Medium |
polychrome |
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text file |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
Contents |
Table of Contents; List of Contributors; Preface; Section 1 Meeting Different Learner Needs; Chapter One; Chapter Two; Chapter Three; Chapter Four; Chapter Five; Comments on Section 1; Section 2 Methodology and Approaches; Chapter Six; Chapter Seven; Chapter Eight; Chapter Nine; Chapter Ten; Chapter Eleven; Comments on Section 2; Section 3 Materials in Diverse Contexts; Chapter Twelve; Chapter Thirteen; Chapter Fourteen; Chapter Fifteen; Chapter Sixteen; Comments on Section 3; Conclusion |
Summary |
This volume represents a unique addition to the growing body of empirical literature on materials development, adopting a reverse approach to the topic. Rather than applying 'theory to practice', practitioners and researchers from 11 countries reappraise applied linguistics theories through practice. The book also provides evidence for the diversity of materials development around the globe at different levels for different specialities and for different purposes.Each chapter surveys the relevant literature (such as task-based learning and language and culture), describes a specific research p. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Second language acquisition -- Study and teaching -- Methodology.
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Second language acquisition -- Study and teaching. |
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Methodology. |
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Second language acquisition. |
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Teaching -- Aids and devices.
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Teaching -- Aids and devices. |
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Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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Added Author |
Masuhara, Hitomi, editor.
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Mishan, Freda, editor.
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Tomlinson, Brian, 1943- editor.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Practice and theory for materials development in L2 learning. Newcastle upon Tyne, UK : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2017 1443899879 (OCoLC)960734192 |
ISBN |
9781443878098 (electronic book) |
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144387809X (electronic book) |
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1443899879 |
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9781443899871 |
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