Widdowson, H.G.
Explorations in Applied Linguistics / H.G. Widdowson. - Oxford, UK : Oxford University Press, 1979. - 273 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. - Oxford Applied Linguistics .
Includes bibliographical references
Introduction SECTION ONE Prelude 1. The teaching of rhetoric to students of science and technology SECTION TWO English for Science and Technology 2. An approach to the teaching of scientific English discourse 3. EST in theory and practice 4. The description of scientific language SECTION THREE Exercise types 5. Two types of communication exercise 6. Gradual approximation SECTION FOUR Discourse 7. Directions in the teaching of discourse 8. The deep structure of discourse and the use of translation 9. Approaches to discourse 10. Rules and procedures in discourse analysis SECTION FIVE Procedures of interpretation 11. Interpretative procedures and the importance of poetry 12. The authenticity of language data 13. The process and purpose of reading SECTION SIX Simplification 14.The simplification of use 15. The significance of simplification 16. Pidgin and babu SECTION SEVEN Descriptions and applications 17. Linguistic insights and language teaching principles 18. The partiality and relevance of linguistic descriptions
SECTION EIGHT Reprise 19. National syllabuses 20. The communicative approach and its application Bibliography
"In recent years there has been growing recognition of Professor Widdowson's major contribution to the study of communicative language teaching. This collection of papers, published together for the first time, shows the development of Widdowson's thinking. The papers, which range from theoretical discussion to classroom practice, are not intended to be prescriptive, nor do they try to provide conclusive arguments. Rather they invite the reader to explore ideas, to consider the practical implications of certain theoretical developments, and to examine his own assumptions more closely. This volume bridges the gap between the theoretical and practical aspects of communicative language teaching, and Professor Widdowson's clear and original treatment of the subject will appeal to both teachers and applied linguists." (Book Cover)
0194370801 (pbk)
80451162
Language and languages--Study and teaching.
P51 / .W487
Explorations in Applied Linguistics / H.G. Widdowson. - Oxford, UK : Oxford University Press, 1979. - 273 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. - Oxford Applied Linguistics .
Includes bibliographical references
Introduction SECTION ONE Prelude 1. The teaching of rhetoric to students of science and technology SECTION TWO English for Science and Technology 2. An approach to the teaching of scientific English discourse 3. EST in theory and practice 4. The description of scientific language SECTION THREE Exercise types 5. Two types of communication exercise 6. Gradual approximation SECTION FOUR Discourse 7. Directions in the teaching of discourse 8. The deep structure of discourse and the use of translation 9. Approaches to discourse 10. Rules and procedures in discourse analysis SECTION FIVE Procedures of interpretation 11. Interpretative procedures and the importance of poetry 12. The authenticity of language data 13. The process and purpose of reading SECTION SIX Simplification 14.The simplification of use 15. The significance of simplification 16. Pidgin and babu SECTION SEVEN Descriptions and applications 17. Linguistic insights and language teaching principles 18. The partiality and relevance of linguistic descriptions
SECTION EIGHT Reprise 19. National syllabuses 20. The communicative approach and its application Bibliography
"In recent years there has been growing recognition of Professor Widdowson's major contribution to the study of communicative language teaching. This collection of papers, published together for the first time, shows the development of Widdowson's thinking. The papers, which range from theoretical discussion to classroom practice, are not intended to be prescriptive, nor do they try to provide conclusive arguments. Rather they invite the reader to explore ideas, to consider the practical implications of certain theoretical developments, and to examine his own assumptions more closely. This volume bridges the gap between the theoretical and practical aspects of communicative language teaching, and Professor Widdowson's clear and original treatment of the subject will appeal to both teachers and applied linguists." (Book Cover)
0194370801 (pbk)
80451162
Language and languages--Study and teaching.
P51 / .W487