Language Learning, Discourse and Communication

This volume brings together papers on a wide spectrum of topics within the broad area of language acquisition, stressing the interconnections between applied and theoretical linguistics, as well as language research methodology. These contributions in honor of Professor Jan Majer have been grouped in two sections: language learning, and discourse and communication. The former discusses issues varying from aspects of first, second, and third language acquisition, individual learner differences (i.e. gender, attitudes, learning strategies), and second language research methodology to the analysis of features of learner spoken language, the role of feedback in foreign language instruction, and the position of culture in EFL textbooks. The second part of the volume offers a theoretical counterbalance to the applied nature of the first one. Here, the contributions touch upon spoken and written language analysis, language awareness, and aspects of the English language; also, selected issues of language philosophy are discussed. The wide range of topics covered in the publication, authored by specialists in their respective areas, reflects Professor Majer's academic interests and corresponds to the complex nature of the general field the volume aims to portray.

Offers multiple perspectives on research conducted within the field of applied linguistics The contributions explore practical implications for foreign language education The studies discussed provide important guidelines for researchers interested in conducting similar research Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext
Professor Piotr Stalmaszczyk holds the Chair of English and General Linguistics at the University of Lódz, and he is the Dean of the Philological Faculty. His research interests cover linguistic methodology, philosophy of language, generative grammar, and Celtic languages. His publications include Structural Predication in Generative Grammar, two edited volumes on methodologies in language studies (in Polish), a co-edited volume on Cognitive Approaches to Language and Linguistic Data, and two books on Celtic languages and language contact in the British Isles.

Inhalt
From the Contents: Analyzing spoken language for complexity, accuracy and fluency: some methodological considerations.- On Applying Simultaneous Introspection in Researching Language Acquisition.- Takes Two to Tango: Research into accent, comprehensibility and intelligibility and the implications for CLIL.- Core Concerns: Cultural Representation in English Language Teaching (ELT) Coursebooks.