January 2007 

Title:  Language Learners in Study Abroad Contexts ^TOP Editors:     Margaret A. DuFon and Eton Churchill Call No:  P118.2 L3645  "The chapters in this volume offer a privileged window into learner experiences abroad while addressing theoretical issues current in the field of second language acquisition.  They paint a picture of the individual learner struggling with sociolinguistic choices and document the socialization processes collaboratively constructed at the host dinner table.  They also provide insight into how dynamics in both the home and classroom - influenced by individual and program variables - play an instrumental role in facilitating (and sometimes restricting) opportunities to engage in negotiation, to improve one's learning strategies and to increase investment in learning processes."

Title:  Fossilization in Adult Second Language Acquisition ^TOP Author:     Han Zhaohong Call No:  P118.2 S89  "This book addresses a fundamental question in second language acquisition research, which is: why are learners, adults in particular, unable to develop the level of competence they aspire to in spite of continuous and sustained exposure to the target language, adequate motivation to learn, and sufficient opportunity for practice?  A long and widely held explanation is that fossilization (Selinker, 1972) has occurred somewhere in the course of learning.  But what exactly is fossilization?  How does it relate to the above question?  By means of a macroscopic and microscopic analysis, the author deconstructs the theoretical construct and evaluates its empirical basis, and in so doing, provides a window into the nature and the etiology of the lack of success observed across the second language learning community as well as within individual learners.  The key issues discussed herein include: conceptual diversities and complexities surrounding fossilization, Critical Period effects, the preprogramming function of native language, methodological approaches to researching fossilization, empirical evidence, the modular nature of fossilization, linguistic structures prone to fossilization, and the relationship between second language teaching and fossilization.  The book is intended for researchers, practitioners, and students in the fields of second language acquisition, bilingualism, and second language teaching."

Title:  Language Policy and Modernity in Southeast Asia : Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand ^TOP Authors:    Antonio L. Rappa and Lionel Wee Call No:  P119.32 S64R37  "This volume considers the ways in which modernity challenges and informs the language policies of various Southeast Asian nations.  Using case studies from Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, the authors examine language policies that are explicitly articulated either in the form of State constitutions or in the public proclamations of political leaders. Particular attention is paid to the ways in which English, often seen as the language of globalization impacts the status of indigenous Southeast Asian language. Language Policy and Modernity in Southeast Asia will be of interest to researchers in both language policy and contemporary political theory."

Title:  Research Methods in Applied Linguistics : Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methodologies ^TOP Author:    Zoltán Dörnyei Call No:  P129 D67  "This is a very practical and accessible book that offers a comprehensive overview of research methodology in applied linguistics by describing the various stages of qualitative and quantitative investigations, from collecting the data to reporting the results.  It also discusses 'mixed methods research', that is, the various combinations of qualitative and quantitative methodologies. The book provides concise descriptions of the various procedures, varied illustrations and suggestions to help to put the specific techniques into action, and models on how to report the findings of the various methods in seminar papers, dissertations, and research articles."

DVD 19

TEACHING speaking : a series of short films to help teachers of English develop their skills in teaching speaking.  Pilot version.  2007. [London] : British Council. 

LB1033.5 C45

CHRISTIE, Frances.  2005.  Classroom discourse analysis : a functional perspective.  London ; New York : Continuum. 

LB1050 L365

LAPP, Diane ... [et al.].  2007.  Teaching reading to every child.  4th ed.  Mahwah, N.J. ; London : Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. 

LB1050.5 R53

JENNINGS, Joyce Holt, Caldwell, JoAnne Schudt, Lerner, Janet W. 2006.  Reading problems : assessment and teaching strategies. 5th ed.  Boston : Pearson/Allyn and Bacon. 

LB1060 H49

HEWITT, Des.  2008.  Understanding effective learning : strategies for the classroom.  Maidenhead, Berkshire : Open University Press, McGraw-Hill Education. 

LB1525.7 S54

SIGMON, Cheryl M. & Gilpin, Lisa D.  2007.  Just-right comprehension mini-lessons.  Grades 4-6.  New York : Scholastic Teaching Resources.

LB1573 L27

LAMBERT, Bernadette.  2007.  Strategy-building bookmarks to use with any text : 15 bookmarks with companion mini-lessons to help students learn and apply key reading strategies.  New York : Scholastic Teaching Resources.

LB1573.3 B35 CD ROM 135

BALD, John. 2007.  Using phonics to teach reading and spelling.  London : Paul Chapman Publishing ; Thousand Oaks, Calif. : SAGE Publications.

LB1573.3 S28

SAVAGE, John F.  2007.  Sound it out! : phonics in a comprehensive reading program.  3rd ed.  Boston : McGraw Hill.

LB1573.7 D96

DYMOCK, Sue and Nicholson, Tom.  2007.  Teaching text structures : a key to nonfiction reading success.  New York : Scholastic.

LB1576 B418 CD ROM 136

BEARNE, Eve and Wolstencroft, Helen.  2007. Visual approaches to teaching writing.  London : Paul Chapman ; Thousand Oaks, Calif. : SAGE.

LB1576 H253

HARRETT, Jacqueline.  2006.  Exciting writing : activities for 5 to 11 year olds.  London : Paul Chapman Publishing.

LC3715 B575

GARCÍA, Ofelia and Baker, Colin (eds.).  2007.  Bilingual education : an introductory reader.  Clevedon ; Buffalo ; Toronto : Multilingual Matters.

P40.5 L35L29

LANGUAGE planning and compulsory language education in primary schools.  2007.  Clevedon : Multilingual Matters. 

P51 F375

FARRELL, Thomas Sylvester Charles.  2007.  Reflective language teaching : from research to practice.  London : Continuum.

P53.28 D288

DEBSKI, Robert. 2006.  Project-based language teaching with technology.  Sydney : National Centre for English Language Teaching and Research, Macquarie University for the AMEP Research Centre.

P53.28 S36

SCHWIENHORST, Klaus.  2008.  Learner autonomy and CALL environments.  New York ; London : Routledge.

P59.4 P17T557

TICKOO, Makhan Lal.  2008.  Harold E. Palmer : from learner-teacher to legend.  New Delhi : Orient Longman.

P118.2 L3645

DUFON, Margaret A. and Churchill, Eton (eds.).  2006.  Language learners in study abroad contexts.  Clevedon ; Buffalo ; Toronto : Multilingual Matters.

P118.2 S89

HAN, Zhaohong.  2004.  Fossilization in adult second language acquisition.  Clevedon : Multilingual Matters.

P119.32 S64R37

RAPPA, Antonio L. and Wee, Lionel.  2006.  Language policy and modernity in Southeast Asia : Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand.  New York, N.Y. : Springer.

P129 D67

DÖRNYEI, Zoltán.  2007.  Research methods in applied linguistics : quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methodologies.  Oxford : Oxford University Press. 

P151 H83

HUDSON, Richard A.  2007.  Language networks : the new word grammar. Oxford : Oxford University Press.

P302.84 Y68

YOUNG, Lynne and Fitzgerald, Brigid. 2006.  The power of language : how discourse influences society.  London ; Oakville, C.T. : Equinox Pub. 

PE1066 K55 CD 136

KIRKPATRICK, Andy.  2007.  World Englishes : implications for international communication and English language teaching.  Cambridge : Cambridge University Press.

PE1074.8 R159

WALSH, Steve and O'Keeffe, Anne, guest editors.  2007.  Raising language awareness through analysing discourse in context.  Clevedon : Multilingual Matters.

PE1128 A2A34

AKHAVAN, Nancy L.  2006.  Help! My kids don't all speak English : how to set up a language workshop in your linguistically diverse classroom.  Portsmouth, NH : Heinemann.

PE1128 A2D249

DAVID, Maya Khemlani.  2007.  A guide for the English language teacher : a Malaysian perspective.  Petaling Jaya : Strategic Information and Research Development Centre (SIRD).

PE1128 A2P97 C58

CLANDFIELD, Lindsay, Prodromou, Luke.  2007.  Dealing with difficulties : solutions, strategies and suggestions for successful teaching.  Surrey : Delta Publishing.

PE1128 A2P97 O59

OORT, Henk van. 2005.  Challenging children : imaginative activities to inspire young learners.  Surrey : Delta Publishing.

PE1128 A2R47 L49

LEWIS, Gordon.  2007.  Teenagers.  Oxford : Oxford University Press.

RELC PUBLICATION & RELC RESEARCH AND DISSERTATION

RELC/AP/AS/49

CANE, Graeme (ed.).  2008.  Strategies in language learning and teaching.  Singapore : SEAMEO Regional Language Centre.

RELC/P/RP/2008

HARSHITA Aini Haroon. 2008. Pedagogical content knowledge of primary school teachers of mathematics in English. Singapore : SEAMEO Regional Language Centre.

TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

PE5852 T497

THORNBURY, Scott, Watkins, Peter.  2007.  The CELTA course : Certificate in English language teaching to adults.  Cambridge : Cambridge University Press.

PE5852 T817 CD 137.2

TREW, Grant.  2006.  Tactics for TOEIC : speaking and writing tests.  Oxford : Oxford University Press.

PE5852 T818 CD 137.1

TREW, Grant.  2007.  Tactics for TOEIC : listening and reading test.  Oxford : Oxford University Press.

PE5884 E53 CD ROM 141 CD ROM 142

EMERY, Henry & Roberts, Andy with Goodman, Ruth and Harrison, Louis.  2008.  Aviation English : for ICAO compliance.  Oxford : Macmillan Education.

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