Screen LibraryLanguage policy
A detailed overview of the theories, concepts, research methods, and findings in the field of language policy is provided here in one accessible source. The author proposes new methodological, theoretical, and conceptual directions and offers guidance for doing language policy research.
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| Literature type: | Electronic Software eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Research and practice in applied linguistics
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http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9781137316202 |
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A detailed overview of the theories, concepts, research methods, and findings in the field of language policy is provided here in one accessible source. The author proposes new methodological, theoretical, and conceptual directions and offers guidance for doing language policy research. "This excellent book is simultaneously a history of the field, a survey of conceptual frameworks, a summary of major findings, and a crystal clear guide for doing research. Johnson's impressive ability to explain complex ideas - even those with which he disagrees - is aided by the user-friendly format, with highlighted definitions of key concepts and important quotations from major authors. Language Policy will be valuable for both graduate and advanced undergraduate students in language policy studies." - James Tollefson, University of Hong Kong "Language Policy is a comprehensive and autho |
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Electronic book text. Epublication based on: 9780230251694, 2013. |
| Carrier Form: | 308 p. : 4 figures, 20 2 diagrames. |
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9780230251694 9781137316202 : 1137316209 : |
| CLC: | H0-05 |
| Contents: | General Editors' Preface Acknowledgements PART I: LAYING THE GROUNDWORK: DEFINITIONS, THEORIES, AND CONCEPTS 1. What is Language Policy? 2. Theories, Concepts and Frameworks: An Historical Overview PART II: FINDINGS 3. Example Studies 4. Findings PART III: RESEARCHING LANGUAGE POLICY 5. Research Aproaches and Methods 6. Discussion 7. Educational Language Policy Engagement and Action Research (ELPEAR) 8. Research Direction(s) and Model Projects PART IV: RESOURCES 9. Further Resources Index. |