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An overview of current issues and developments in foreign language education, designed for instructors of language, literature, and culture at any stage of their careers A contemporary guide to language teaching, this book presents the latest developments and issues in the field of applied linguistics. Written by scholars with expertise in theoretical linguistics, literary and cultural studies, and education, the book encourages readers to examine their beliefs about language teaching and to compare these perspectives with the tenets of current research-supported frameworks and approaches. It also leads instructors to make vital connections between theory and practice while linking language and content pedagogy so that they may develop innovative lesson plans, classroom activities, and course materials that align with the specific contexts in which they teach. Serving as a textbook for teaching methods courses, as well as a reference for instructors with varying levels of experience and diverse specializations, the book is applicable to all levels of instruction and provides guidelines and models that prepare instructors to teach in a rapidly evolving field.
The key to successful business and travel in today’s Mexico In Mexico, as everywhere, details of etiquette, culture, and protocol can make or break any business or social interaction. This fascinating and informative guide provides everything you need to develop a solid working knowledge of the Mexican people, their unique customs and values, and their distinct world view. You’ll learn: How to talk to superiors and subordinates in the work-place, work with bureaucrats and officials, and schedule meetings Crucial information on family, gender roles, bureaucracy, religion, time, manners, dress and appearance, meals, work, and leisure Distinctions between rural and city life The fine points of body language, socializing, conversing, making friends, dining out, romance, and Mexican humor Insights into traditional Mexican mores and how they are changing in response to rapid modernization If you are planning to live, visit, or do business in Mexico, here is a reference you cannot afford to be without.
Topics include curriculum design, teaching strategies, vocabulary acquisition, authentic reading texts, teaching culture through the senses, student values and prejudices, cultural approaches to the traditional civilization course and testing and evaluation of cultural learning.
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The arrangement is a bit primitive (entries beginning with "A" or "The" are alphabetized that way), and formatting is minimal--and the same information is available free from the Library of Congress' Web site--but the Luddites among librarians and researchers might find the collection useful. Indexes are by author, subject, and title. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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