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English and Korean in Contrast: A Linguistic Introduction
by Jong-Bok KimENGLISH AND KOREAN IN CONTRAST English and Korean in Contrast: A Linguistic Introduction is the first book of its kind to present a comprehensive yet student-friendly comparative review of the grammars of English and Korean. Author Jong-Bok Kim, an internationally-recognized expert, offers rigorous contrastive analyses of all major aspects of English and Korean while addressing common usage errors made by learners of each language. Designed for both English- and Korean-language classrooms, this unique textbook describes and contrasts the two languages at every level from sound, word, and grammar to figurative language and metaphors. Throughout the text, the author uses an accessible, descriptive-based approach that covers both core and peripheral phenomena of English and Korean. Offering invaluable insights into the major sources of difficulty or ease in learning the two languages, English and Korean in Contrast: A Linguistic Introduction is the perfect undergraduate resource not only for English-speaking students studying Korean language and linguistics, but also for Korean-speaking students studying English language and linguistics.
English as a Medium of Instruction in South Asia: Issues in Equity and Social Justice (Global South Perspectives on TESOL)
by Ram Ashish Giri Amol Padwad Kabir, Mian Md. NaushaadThis book examines the ‘English mania phenomenon’ and the complex circumstances of adopting English Medium Instruction (EMI) by South Asian education systems and the effect of an uneven distribution of resources on the already under-resourced countries in the region. Chapters explore linguistic, social, and economic injustices by using an analytic-critical approach to examinations of the place, role, provisions, and practices of EMI in specific English language teaching (ELT) contexts. The book consequently advocates for the wholescale reform of a system, which, the authors argue, is unjust. Ultimately, the book explores socio-cultural, poststructuralist, and English linguistic imperialism theories to contribute a South Asian perspective on the controversy surrounding EMI and examine its role within a wider global discourse on equity and social justice. Critically examining the spread of English in South Asia, this book will be of relevance to researchers, scholars, and postgraduate students in applied linguistics, language education, TESOL, and sociolinguistics.
English-Medium Instruction in Turkish Universities: Policies, Practices, and Perceptions (Routledge Focus on English-Medium Instruction in Higher Education)
by Kari SahanIn response to the growing use of English as an international language, the number of English-medium instruction (EMI) programs in higher education has increased. However, decisions to implement EMI programs are often made through top-down policymaking processes with little consideration for the educational issues surrounding language policy changes.This book examines the variation with which EMI is implemented at universities in Turkey through a multilevel empirical investigation of policies, practices, and perceptions. In addition to providing a sociohistorical overview of EMI in Turkey, the book draws on a dataset that includes policy documents, classroom observations, interviews with teachers, and focus group discussions with students. Despite national policies which envision a "one-language-at-a-time" model of EMI education, this book argues that EMI is neither English-only nor English-always in practice. By highlighting the variation with which EMI is implemented at and across Turkish universities, this study illustrates the need for more comprehensive EMI policies and processes aimed at integrating content and language learning in higher education.Implications are discussed with respect to policy planning, program development, and pedagogical support and will be relevant for researchers and postgraduate research students interested in EMI, particularly in the Turkish context.
English Phonetics, Phonology and Spelling for the English Language Teacher (ESL & Applied Linguistics Professional Series)
by Laurie BauerThis resource supports TESOL preservice and in-service teachers and curriculum designers in teaching pronunciation more effectively. Laurie Bauer examines the patterns of pronunciation found in English, comments on common errors made by learners, provides advice on what must be taught and what can be allowed to pass, and offers commentary on which parts of the curriculum are necessary for beginners and which are of value only to advanced students. Part I introduces the phonetic background; Part II covers phonetics in more detail (consonants, vowels, prosody, phonotactics and syllables); Part III covers phonology (sound changes influenced by adjacent sounds, morphophonemics, stress rules and free variation); and Part IV covers spelling (English spelling, spelling consonants and vowels, and spelling particularly difficult words). The helpful content can be tailored to one’s teaching needs and will support an educator’s efforts to teach pronunciation seriously, whether it is a matter of pronouncing particular vowels accurately or knowing how to interpret the spelling system to get at the appropriate pronunciation.
English-Swahili Swahili-English Immersive Dictionary
by Fidèle MpiranyaOrganized in an English-Swahili section and a Swahili-English section, English-Swahili Swahili-English Immersive Dictionary is a comprehensive presentation of Swahili usual lexicon. In both sections, entries are presented in clusters, based on the connections between the words of the target language (Swahili) in terms of meaning or origin. This meaning-driven presentation allows target language terms that are relatively similar in meaning, and therefore easily confused, as well as terms derived from the same base, to appear together in parallel contrastive lines. This creates an immersion effect that is particularly stimulating for language learning, since the user gets the opportunity to discover the words of the learned language group-by-group, rather than one-by-one, and is constantly reminded of subtle differences between different terms. It will help the learner master the vocabulary at a faster pace and with a better understanding of the rules that shape the lexicon of the target language. In addition, the introduction to the dictionary presents key grammatical points of Swahili that will help the reader make a productive use of information provided in the body of the dictionary. Additional grammatical information about the target language words such as the agreement pattern, the register of speech, or the level of use, is also provided in both sections to make it immediately accessible to the non-native user. The book is ideal for English-speaking learners of Swahili.
Enhancing the Role of Deaf Faculty Members in Higher Education: An International Comparison
by Manako YabeThis book is based on an international, mixed methods research project that conducted interviews with 25 deaf or hard-of-hearing (DHH) faculty members from mainstream universities and 19 university students who took classes taught by DHH faculty members and collected surveys from 57 DHH faculty members and 104 university students worldwide. The author reports on their experiences of accessibility at their institutions and makes recommendations based on the findings. The book will serve as a user guide or supplemental text for DHH faculty members, researchers, students, and academic interpreters, as well as university administrators and disability service directors who are looking to improve disability provision at their institutions.
La enseñanza del español mediada por tecnología: de la justicia social a la Inteligencia Artificial (IA) (Routledge Advances in Spanish Language Teaching)
by Javier Muñoz-Basols Mara Fuertes Gutiérrez Luis CerezoLa enseñanza del español mediada por tecnología ofrece una nutrida panorámica de la investigación actual y de las estrategias didácticas sobre la integración de la tecnología en la enseñanza y el aprendizaje del español. Estructurado en trece capítulos esenciales, el libro constituye una hoja de ruta diseñada para que los profesionales de la lengua incorporen de manera eficaz la tecnología en cualquier entorno de aprendizaje: presencial, híbrido o en línea. Características principales: • marco metodológico Planificar, Personalizar e Implementar (PPI) con elementos teóricos y prácticos sobre tecnología y enseñanza de lenguas; • selección de temas: accesibilidad, diseño curricular, actitudes de los docentes y diversidad; estrategias para gestionar la motivación, ansiedad, interacción y feedback; pautas para gestionar la enseñanza híbrida y en línea, inmersión lingüística digital, podcasts y narraciones digitales; gamificación e Inteligencia Artificial (IA); • estructura consistente: conceptos clave, directrices metodológicas, consideraciones prácticas y referencias adicionales; • estrategias pedagógicas para apoyar la enseñanza de lenguas mediada por tecnología. Escrito por un elenco internacional de investigadores, el libro es un recurso único para incorporar prácticas eficientes en la enseñanza de idiomas mediada por tecnología.
La enseñanza del español mediada por tecnología: de la justicia social a la Inteligencia Artificial (IA) (Routledge Advances in Spanish Language Teaching)
by Javier Muñoz-Basols Mara Fuertes Gutiérrez Luis CerezoLa enseñanza del español mediada por tecnología ofrece una nutrida panorámica de la investigación actual y de las estrategias didácticas sobre la integración de la tecnología en la enseñanza y el aprendizaje del español. Estructurado en trece capítulos esenciales, el libro constituye una hoja de ruta diseñada para que los profesionales de la lengua incorporen de manera eficaz la tecnología en cualquier entorno de aprendizaje: presencial, híbrido o en línea.Características principales: marco metodológico Planificar, Personalizar e Implementar (PPI) con elementos teóricos y prácticos sobre tecnología y enseñanza de lenguas selección de temas: accesibilidad, diseño curricular, actitudes de los docentes y diversidad; estrategias para gestionar la motivación, ansiedad, interacción y feedback; pautas para gestionar la enseñanza híbrida y en línea, inmersión lingüística digital, podcasts y narraciones digitales; gamificación e Inteligencia Artificial (IA) estructura consistente: conceptos clave, directrices metodológicas, consideraciones prácticas y referencias adicionales estrategias pedagógicas para apoyar la enseñanza de lenguas mediada por tecnología Escrito por un elenco internacional de investigadores, el libro es un recurso único para incorporar prácticas eficientes en la enseñanza de idiomas mediada por tecnología.La enseñanza del español mediada por tecnología offers a thorough exploration of current research and instructional strategies related to the integration of technology into the teaching and learning of Spanish. It consists of thirteen chapters that serve as a roadmap designed for language professionals to effectively incorporate technology into their learning environments: face-to-face, hybrid, or fully online.Key features: Three major sections presented as a framework, Planning, Personalizing and Implementing (PPI), that blend both theoretical and practical elements of technology; A unique range of topics, such as accessibility, curriculum development, teachers' beliefs and diversity; strategies for managing motivation, anxiety, interaction, and feedback; tips for effective hybrid and online teaching, digital language immersion, use of podcasts and digital storytelling, gamification, and Artificial Intelligence (AI); A consistent format for all chapters, with key concepts, methodological guidelines, practical considerations, and references for further exploration of each topic covered; Clear explanations and numerous scenarios that help readers comprehend the various factors that influence technology-assisted language learning; Support for educators in navigating the challenges that arise in technology-enhanced learning and teaching, with a focus on pedagogical best practices; Tips for educators to transition from a conventional curriculum approach to a more creative and engaging one that maximizes learning opportunities mediated by technology. Written by an international team of scholars, La enseñanza del español mediada por tecnología is a unique resource for Spanish language professionals at any context who wish to improve and enhance their teaching techniques. The book will be equally valuable to teachers of other languages as it contains relevant material on best practices and classroom management in technology-mediated education.
Essential French Grammar (Essential Language Grammars)
by Casimir d'Angelo Mike ThackerEssential French Grammar is a student-friendly French grammar designed to give learners a firm foundation on which to build a real understanding of both spoken and written French. Clear explanations of grammar are supported by contemporary examples, lively cartoon drawings, and a variety of exercises. Key features of the textbook include: each grammar point explained initially with reference to English parallels between English and French provided where relevant ‘Key points’ boxes and tables that summarize grammar concepts real-life language examples in French, with English translations a variety of exercises to reinforce learning a contemporary primary source or literary extract to illustrate grammar in context detailed coverage of punctuation, accents, spelling, and the specific sounds of French. An introductory chapter describes the lexical and grammatical differences between French and English and a glossary of grammatical terms in French and English, useful verb tables, and an exercise key are also provided, making this an ideal resource for both independent and class-based learners. This third edition offers additional activities throughout, describes the much-debated practice of inclusive language in French and includes a brief history of the influence of French words on English vocabulary. Further grammar practice, in the form of quizzes, is to be found in the instructor and student resources for Essential French Grammar at www.routledge.com/cw/essential-grammars. An innovative reference grammar and workbook for intermediate and advanced undergraduate students of French, Essential French Grammar is ideal for students at CEFR levels B1 to C1, or Intermediate High to Advanced on the ACTFL scale.
Essential French Grammar (Essential Language Grammars)
by Casimir d'Angelo Mike ThackerEssential French Grammar is a student-friendly French grammar designed to give learners a firm foundation on which to build a real understanding of both spoken and written French. Clear explanations of grammar are supported by contemporary examples, lively cartoon drawings, and a variety of exercises.Key features of the textbook include: each grammar point explained initially with reference to English parallels between English and French provided where relevant ‘Key points’ boxes and tables that summarize grammar concepts real-life language examples in French, with English translations a variety of exercises to reinforce learning a contemporary primary source or literary extract to illustrate grammar in context detailed coverage of punctuation, accents, spelling, and the specific sounds of French An introductory chapter describes the lexical and grammatical differences between French and English and a glossary of grammatical terms in French and English, useful verb tables, and an exercise key are also provided, making this an ideal resource for both independent and class-based learners. This third edition offers additional activities throughout, describes the much-debated practice of inclusive language in French and includes a brief history of the influence of French words on English vocabulary. Further grammar practice, in the form of quizzes, is to be found in the instructor and student resources for Essential French Grammar at www.routledge.com/cw/essential-grammars.An innovative reference grammar and workbook for intermediate and advanced undergraduate students of French, Essential French Grammar is ideal for students at CEFR levels B1 to C1, or Intermediate High to Advanced on the ACTFL scale.
Eurocentrism, Qurʾanic Translation and Decoloniality (Routledge Studies in Arabic Translation)
by Ahd OthmanEurocentrism, Qurʾanic Translation and Decoloniality contributes to the understanding of Eurocentrism in Translation Studies and engages with the concept through the lens of scholarship on Arabic and Qurʾan translation.This book calls for a deeper consideration of Eurocentrism as essential for several debates in the discipline, including its scientific character and future development. It claims that the angle of Arabic and Qurʾan translation is a valuable – and nearly unexploited – area where tensions in translation scholarship can play out in revealing ways. The book also draws connections between Eurocentrism, Qurʾan translation and decolonial thought in order to highlight ‘decoloniality’ as a useful framework for imagining a post-Eurocentric discipline.The book will appeal to scholars and postgraduate students and researchers interested in Translation Studies, particularly within the areas of Arabic, Qurʾanic, Islamic and religious translation.
Fonologia do Português e Interfaces: Fenômenos da Aquisição e da Variação (Routledge Studies in Hispanic and Lusophone Linguistics)
by Dermeval Da Hora Carmen Matzenauer Javier Muñoz-BasolsFonologia do Português e Interfaces: Fenômenos da Aquisição e da Variação brings together a collection of studies on phonological acquisition and phonological variation in European and Brazilian Portuguese, addressing topics and proposing analyzes that are little studied in linguistic research in the target language. The eleven chapters foster theoretical debates on the processes underlying both phonological acquisition and variation and show how these are interrelated. They focus on the acquisition of phonology by children as well as adult variation in the use of phonological units in everyday speech, highlighting linguistic processes that occur in both contexts. The volume combines theory and practices with a focus on language teaching and acquisition. The book will be of interest to Lusophony linguists, particularly those interested in phonological acquisition and variation, and should prove useful to linguistic researchers, practitioners, and students of Portuguese in Europe, Latin America, and the US. Fonologia do Português e Interfaces: Fenômenos da Aquisição e da Variação reúne uma coletânea de estudos sobre aquisição fonológica e variação fonológica no Português Europeu e Brasileiro, com a abordagem de tópicos e a proposição de análises pouco estudados na pesquisa linguística na língua-alvo. Os onze capítulos promovem debates teóricos sobre os processos subjacentes tanto à aquisição quanto à variação fonológica e mostram como estão inter-relacionados. Concentram-se em unidades fonológicas na fala cotidiana na aquisição da fonologia por crianças, bem como na variação na fala de adultos, destacando os processos linguísticos que ocorrem em ambos os contextos. O volume combina teoria e prática com foco no ensino e na aquisição da língua. O livro será de interesse para linguistas da Lusofonia, particularmente para aqueles voltados para a aquisição e a variação fonológica, e deverá ser útil para pesquisadores da área da Linguística, para usuários da língua e para estudantes de Português na Europa, na América Latina e nos Estados Unidos.
Fonologia do Português e Interfaces: Fenômenos da Aquisição e da Variação (Routledge Studies in Hispanic and Lusophone Linguistics)
by Dermeval Da Hora Carmen Matzenauer Javier Muñoz-BasolsFonologia do Português e Interfaces: Fenômenos da Aquisição e da Variação brings together a collection of studies on phonological acquisition and phonological variation in European and Brazilian Portuguese, addressing topics and proposing analyzes that are little studied in linguistic research in the target language.The eleven chapters foster theoretical debates on the processes underlying both phonological acquisition and variation and show how these are interrelated. They focus on the acquisition of phonology by children as well as adult variation in the use of phonological units in everyday speech, highlighting linguistic processes that occur in both contexts. The volume combines theory and practices with a focus on language teaching and acquisition.The book will be of interest to Lusophony linguists, particularly those interested in phonological acquisition and variation, and should prove useful to linguistic researchers, practitioners, and students of Portuguese in Europe, Latin America, and the US.Fonologia do Português e Interfaces: Fenômenos da Aquisição e da Variação reúne uma coletânea de estudos sobre aquisição fonológica e variação fonológica no Português Europeu e Brasileiro, com a abordagem de tópicos e a proposição de análises pouco estudados na pesquisa linguística na língua-alvo.Os onze capítulos promovem debates teóricos sobre os processos subjacentes tanto à aquisição quanto à variação fonológica e mostram como estão inter-relacionados. Concentram-se em unidades fonológicas na fala cotidiana na aquisição da fonologia por crianças, bem como na variação na fala de adultos, destacando os processos linguísticos que ocorrem em ambos os contextos. O volume combina teoria e prática com foco no ensino e na aquisição da língua.O livro será de interesse para linguistas da Lusofonia, particularmente para aqueles voltados para a aquisição e a variação fonológica, e deverá ser útil para pesquisadores da área da Linguística, para usuários da língua e para estudantes de Português na Europa, na América Latina e nos Estados Unidos.
Fraseología, lingüística cognitiva y español LE/L2 (Routledge Innovations in Spanish Language Teaching)
by Clara Ureña TormoFraseología, lingüística cognitiva y español LE/L2 es la primera obra que ofrece una introducción teórica a la fraseología del español desde la perspectiva cognitiva y que proporciona unas bases metodológicas para su enseñanza en el aula. Este libro se apoya en una investigación original galardonada con el Premio ASELE-Routledge 2020. Sus principales características son: presentación de los contenidos en un recorrido que va de lo teórico a lo aplicado y experimental; explicaciones con abundantes ejemplos de unidades fraseológicas en contextos reales de uso; orientaciones metodológicas y estrategias didácticas de corte cognitivo para una aplicación directa en el aula; actividades para enseñar y aprender fraseologismos idiomáticos del español acompañadas de soluciones; estudio empírico sobre una propuesta didáctica de base cognitiva para la adquisición de un conjunto de locuciones del español; glosario bilingüe español-inglés de términos clave de la fraseología y la lingüística cognitiva para acercar estos dos ámbitos hasta los docentes. Lingüistas, fraseólogos, profesores de español y estudiantes de Lingüística y Estudios hispánicos encontrarán en este libro las claves de las principales aportaciones de la lingüística cognitiva al estudio de la fraseología en su vertiente teórica y aplicada a la enseñanza-aprendizaje de las unidades fraseológicas. Fraseología, lingüística cognitiva y español LE/L2 is the first work to offer a theoretical introduction to Spanish phraseology from a cognitive perspective and to provide a methodological basis for its teaching in the classroom. This volume is based on original research awarded the ASELE-Routledge Book Prize 2020. Its main features are: presentation of the contents in a path from the theoretical to the applied and experimental; explanations with abundant examples of phraseological units in real contexts of use; methodological orientations and didactic strategies of a cognitive nature for direct application in the classroom; activities for teaching and learning Spanish idiomatic phraseological idioms accompanied by answer key; empirical study of a cognitive-based didactic proposal for the acquisition of a set of Spanish idioms; a bilingual Spanish-English glossary of key terms in phraseology and cognitive linguistics to bring these two fields closer to teachers. Linguists, phraseologists, teachers of Spanish and students of Linguistics and Hispanic studies will find in this book the keys to the main contributions of cognitive linguistics to the study of phraseology in its theoretical and applied aspects to the teaching-learning of phraseological units.
Fundamental Structures of the Chinese Language: Topic-Comment and Other Key Structures
by Taciana Fisac Riccardo MorattoFundamental Structures of the Chinese Language is an exceptional resource for understanding how Chinese grammar functions in natural discourse.This book departs from the conventional approach of superimposing grammatical constructs from English onto Chinese and focuses on the topic–comment structure inherent in the Chinese language. Constructions that are usually considered complex or challenging for students whose mother tongues are subject–verb–object languages will be more easily understandable with this analysis. Simple and complex verbal structures are discussed in depth with the incorporation of the aspect category, which provides an enormous richness of nuances in the internal development of the action, and word order is considered one of the key features of the Chinese language. All the explanations are applied to numerous examples of real Chinese texts.This textbook is a valuable resource for students, teachers, and researchers in Chinese language courses including Chinese translation, Chinese linguistics, and comparison linguistics in general.
Gramática analítica avanzada: Construyendo significados en español (Analytic Grammars for Advanced Learners and Teachers)
by Ana Teresa Pérez-Leroux Yadira Álvarez-LópezLa Gramática analítica avanzada: Construyendo significados en español ofrece una cobertura descriptiva amplia de los temas gramaticales fundamentales del español, a la vez que proporciona un tratamiento detallado de las estrategias de análisis necesarias para que los lectores puedan desarrollar sus destrezas analíticas y su propio pensamiento gramatical. Esta gramática no asume conocimiento previo de la lingüística. Para ayudar al lector, los materiales están organizados desde los conceptos más básicos a los más complejos. Las herramientas analíticas que acompañan los diferentes temas pueden aplicarse a nuevos fenómenos que surjan durante el proceso de aprendizaje del español como segunda lengua, ofreciéndoles a los lectores la garantía de poder seguir aprendiendo. Cada capítulo contiene una síntesis, tablas de resumen y ejercicios que sirven para repasar los conceptos estudiados.La Gramática analítica avanzada será de utilidad tanto para los estudiantes avanzados de español como segunda lengua que busquen profundizar su comprensión de la gramática del español, así como para hablantes nativos y futuros maestros que deseen reforzar su conocimiento de los fundamentos de la gramática descriptiva.Gramática analítica avanzada: Construyendo significados en español provides a comprehensive descriptive coverage of core grammatical topics in the Spanish language while simultaneously offering an in-depth analytic treatment to support readers in developing their own grammatical thinking.This grammar assumes no previous familiarity with linguistics and organizes the materials from the more basic to more complex concepts to help readers understand the building blocks of the language. The analytic toolkit provided for the topics covered within the book can be applied to novel phenomena encountered in the second language acquisition process, setting readers up for lifelong independent learning. Each chapter includes a chapter summary, summary tables, and exercises to reinforce and review the concepts covered.Gramática analítica avanzada will be useful to advanced speakers of Spanish as a second language seeking to deepen their conscious understanding of Spanish grammar as well as native speakers and future teachers who wish to strengthen their foundational knowledge of descriptive grammar.
Identity and Communicative Competence in Spanish for Specific Purposes: Critically Engaging the Community (Routledge Innovations in Spanish Language Teaching)
by Alexis A. Vollmer RiveraIdentity and Communicative Competence in Spanish for Specific Purposes analyzes the experiences of three Spanish for specific purposes (SSP) students, offering insight into the intersectionality of society, politics, identity, and linguistics in community-based settings.Analyses provide empirical evidence to a growing body of work about how experiential language learning (EX-LL) enhances student preparation to utilize target languages in professional services. Ethnographic portraits and discourse analysis also illustrate how EX-LL, such as internships, provides students with opportunities to position and protect their identities using linguistic and extralinguistic resources. Discussions are presented throughout the volume on how to implement EX-LL from a critical perspective that supports students while mutually benefiting community members. Harnessing community members’ stories to contextualise and illustrate the disparities U.S. Hispanic/Latinx communities face in accessing high-quality care and services, the volume proposes SSP as a form of advocacy to narrow this gap while simultaneously enhancing students’ skills in Spanish.Designed for graduate students, educators, researchers, and program developers in SSP, second language acquisition, heritage language pedagogy, and sociolinguistics, this volume will prompt the reader to (re)imagine how language learning traverses society, politics, and identity in community-based settings.
Inclusiveness Beyond the (Non)binary in Romance Languages: Research and Classroom Implementation
by Gláucia V. Silva Cristiane SoaresInclusiveness Beyond the (Non)binary in Romance Languages: Research and Classroom Implementation explores both research and best practices related to inclusive language so that all students, regardless of gender identity, may be active participants in their language learning communities.Given the binary nature of Romance language grammars, it is essential that scholarly inquiry into issues related to (non)binarism be further developed and become more visible, and this volume aims to embed the issue of linguistic inclusivity within broader conversations surrounding social justice to ensure that conversations do not stop with mere linguistic changes. The book is divided into two parts: the first focuses on research related to inclusive and nonbinary forms in Romance languages, while the second highlights teaching practices and encompasses inclusive approaches that go beyond the nonbinary. Although the volume focuses on Romance languages, most (if not all) of the content is applicable to other linguistic contexts. This volume also goes beyond issues of gender inclusivity and includes content that leads to a reflection on issues of equity and social justice more broadly.This edited volume is a resource for scholars whose research focuses on inclusive language and for educators who are interested in learning more about why and how to foster inclusiveness in their language classrooms and in their workplaces.
Inclusivity and Belonging in Chinese Discourse: The Case of ta (Routledge Studies in Chinese Discourse Analysis)
by Kerry SluchinskiInclusivity and Belonging in Chinese Discourse explores how recent language change in the third-person pronoun system of Mandarin Chinese is harnessed by netizens to construct spaces of (non-)belonging along a fluid continuum in the context of pro- and anti-LGBTQ discourses.Grounded in stance, framing, and positioning theories, the monograph contributes to the notions of membership categorization and (co-)reference chains for identity construction. With a focus on newly emergent genderless third-person pronoun ta, written in pinyin, and the various noun and verb phrases which co-occur with the pronoun in specific contexts, this monograph shows how ta has become a conventionalized language practice accepted and implemented by language users of various identities, sexual orientations, and backgrounds for a vast array of interactional and communicative purposes. The monograph illustrates how ta is used in doing identity construction work for the self, another party involved in the interaction, and/or a third party external to the interaction, often simultaneously. That is, the specific function and referent of ta is defined through language users’ unique interpretations and the discourse community of use, resulting in a ‘chameleon-like’ pragmatically loaded pronoun which reflects the inherent fluidity of identity(ies).This monograph will appeal to scholars, language researchers, and advanced graduate students concerned with inclusive language use in the Chinese context, particularly within discourse analysis, linguistics, sociolinguistics, and semantics. The book will also be valuable to professionals concerned with inclusive language and identity construction.
La informalización del discurso digital público: Reflexiones sobre el inglés y el español (Routledge Studies in Hispanic and Lusophone Linguistics)
by Carmen Pérez-SabaterLa informalización del discurso digital público is an innovative volume which examines different communicative practices which take place on social media and justifies the shift towards more informal/oral styles of public communication in English and Spanish.The book takes a first step in understanding and analysing how the use of code-switching, language preference, and graphicons contribute to the public image of institutions, politicians and celebrities, as well as how the aforementioned strategies fit into the negotiation of the norms and identities of public communities on social media platforms. Offering an updated approach to studying digital discourse in public contexts, it is the first of its kind written in Spanish. The volume focuses on the characteristic linguistic features associated with digital communication and informal oral writing styles, such as reduplication of vowels, consonants, acronyms, and shortenings, code-switching and language preference, and the insertion of multimodal and graphical elements.A comprehensive and unique volume, La informalización del discurso digital público is ideal for researchers and postgraduate students interested in digital discourse, sociolinguistics, and media studies.La informalización del discurso digital público es un volumen innovador que examina diferentes prácticas comunicativas que tienen lugar en las redes sociales con el fin de justificar el cambio hacia estilos más informales/orales de comunicación pública en inglés y en español.El libro ofrece un punto de vista novedoso sobre la contribución del cambio de código, la elección de lengua y los graficonos a la imagen pública de instituciones, políticos y celebridades; así como la repercusión que las estrategias mencionadas tienen en la negociación de las normas e identidades de las comunidades públicas en redes sociales. Ofrece un enfoque actualizado del estudio del discurso digital en contextos públicos y es el primero de este tipo escrito en español. El volumen se centra en los rasgos lingüísticos característicos de la comunicación digital y de los estilos de escritura oral informal, tales como la reduplicación de vocales, consonantes, acrónimos y abreviaturas, el cambio de código y la preferencia de lengua, así como la inserción de elementos multimodales y gráficos.La informalización del discurso digital público es un volumen completo y único, ideal para investigadores y estudiantes de posgrado interesados en el discurso digital, la sociolingüística y los estudios sobre los medios de comunicación.
Inglés Para Dummies
by Gail BrennerEs fácil aprender inglés, lo prometemos Ingles Para Dummies está repleto de explicaciones claras de la gramática, el uso, la jerga y más en inglés, todo en un formato fácil de seguir. Estudia a su propio ritmo, en la comodidad de su hogar, con esta guía imprescindible para cualquier persona que quiera aprender inglés. Le encantará el útil mini diccionario inglés-español mientras aprende la jerga para saludos personales, conversaciones telefónicas, compras, viajes, cenas y otras actividades diarias. Además, los ejemplos del mundo real te permiten poner en práctica sus nuevas habilidades. Con ayuda de pronunciación, consejos y trucos, y errores comunes para evitar, Ingles Para Dummies tiene todo lo que necesitas para usar el inglés con confianza. Aprende la gramática básica del inglés y las expresiones importantes del día a día Practica tu pronunciación y evita errores comunes Domina frases útiles para el hogar, el trabajo, la salud y la recreación Usa atajos prácticos y jerga auténtica para una conversación fácil y divertidaLos hispanohablantes que recién comienzan con el inglés pueden aprender rápida y fácilmente vocabulario básico, gramática y habilidades de conversación, además de mejorar la confianza para hablar y manejar situaciones cotidianas, gracias a este divertido libro Dummies.
Intermediate Portuguese: A Grammar and Workbook (Routledge Grammar Workbooks)
by Cristina SousaIntermediate Portuguese: A Grammar and Workbook is an accessible reference grammar presenting twenty-two individual grammar points in realistic contexts with practise exercises in each unit designed to reinforce and consolidate learning.This comprehensive volume takes a grammatical approach which encourages students to familiarise themselves with the grammar points in each unit, using a wide variety of contemporary vocabulary that can be applied to different settings such as work, shopping, tourism, business, education and socialising. Key features include: grammar exercises and a full answer key frequent comparative references to English grammar a list of key vocabulary at the end of each unit a glossary of grammatical terms Providing readers with the essential tools to express themselves in a wide variety of situations, Intermediate Portuguese is an essential resource for students with beginner to intermediate knowledge of the language and is suitable for both class-based learning and independent study.
Introducción a la lexicografía en español: Funciones y aplicaciones (Routledge Introductions to Spanish Language and Linguistics)
by Antoni Nomdedeu-Rull Sven TarpIntroducción a la lexicografía en español. Funciones y aplicaciones ofrece una descripción innovativa de la historia lexicográfica en español, una crítica constructiva de los diccionarios existentes y una visión transformativa y optimista de la disciplina relacionada con las nuevas tecnologías. Basado en la teoría funcional de la lexicografía con un enfoque centrado en el usuario y sus necesidades de información, el libro contribuirá, sin duda, al "renacimiento" de la lexicografía en español. Su punto de partida es la detección de esas necesidades, la generación de datos que ayuden a resolverlas y la presentación de esos datos a los usuarios mediante un diseño de uso intuitivo.Características principales: Establecimiento de conceptos fundamentales de la lexicografía; Exposición de las tendencias principales en la lexicografía en español; Explicación de las fases para realizar un proyecto lexicográfico; Discusión de los métodos y técnicas de compilación más recientes; Propuestas de soluciones a problemas viejos y nuevos. Con su enfoque tanto descriptivo como transformativo, este libro es un recurso indispensable para cualquier investigador, profesor o estudiante de grado y posgrado que busque conocimientos más profundos de los diccionarios y productos similares en español.
Introduction to Guoxue: Traditional Chinese Thoughts, Culture, and Learning
by Zhang TaiyanThis book is a collection of Zhang Taiyan's lectures on traditional Chinese thoughts, culture, and learning. Zhang Taiyan is known for his role as an active proponent of Guoxue (Chinese learning) in modern China. This title comprises the transcripts of a series of his lectures on Guoxue given in Shanghai between April and June 1922, and serves as an insightful and influential companion to Guoxue. It systematically introduces the research methods of Guoxue and the development and schools of Chinese classical studies, Chinese philosophy, and Chinese literature, and provides a brilliant analysis of representative figures and works from various periods. It also touches on a wide range of topics in Chinese history, philology, paleography, bibliology, and geography. This book provides Guoxue with many new and thought-provoking ideas and plays a crucial role in the dissemination of Guoxue throughout the world. This title will be essential reading for students and scholars of Sinology and Chinese Studies, as well as for the general public interested in traditional Chinese culture.
Investigating Unequal Englishes: Understanding, Researching and Analysing Inequalities of the Englishes of the World (Routledge Studies in World Englishes)
by Ruanni TupasRuanni Tupas presents rich insights into the inequalities of Englishes and the ways in which these inequalities shape and impact English and multilingual speakers from around the world.This edited volume gives a critical take on world Englishes, while showcasing for readers the various inequalities in treatment towards the people who speak English differently, as well as the injustice in that treatment. Research methodologies are explored, providing a glimpse into how data are collected and lending a more thorough look into each study and its conclusions. Chapters address the geopolitics of knowledge production in the teaching, learning and use of English, with strong representations from the peripheries of sociolinguistic studies of English. English is constructed as a language which enables socioeconomic mobility which is one factor that increases the importance of research into this issue, and this book enables researchers to widen their methods of research and apply them to their area of study.A valuable text for academic researchers, as well as postgraduate and advanced undergraduate students, to better understand the linguistic, sociopolitical and epistemic inequality in English communication. It also provides readers with alternative perspectives on lingua-cultural pluralism to unpack social inequalities and hierarchies that exist today.