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Author:   Alissa J. Hartig
Publisher:   Channel View Publications Ltd
Imprint:   Multilingual Matters
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.460kg
ISBN:  

9781783098507

ISBN 10:   1783098503
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   11 August 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Transcription Conventions 1. Introduction Part 1: Language, Literacy, and Disciplinary Knowledge 2. Second Language Legal Literacy 3. Linking Language and Concepts through Pedagogy Part 2: Case Studies 4. Hong: Legal concepts mediating language use 5. Weixin: Understanding precedent but struggling with language 6. Bader: Negotiating genre to express a common law argument 7. Alima: Distinguishing discourse proficiency from professional vision Part 3: Addressing Connections between Language and Disciplinary Knowledge 8. Implications for research and teaching Conclusion Epilogue References Index

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An innovative and significant addition to current thinking in English for Legal Communication, proposing a discursive pedagogic model integrating concepts, practice, and culture in legal settings. An excellent resource for ESP researchers and practitioners. Vijay K. Bhatia, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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Author Website:   http://www.pdx.edu/linguistics/alissa-hartig

Alissa J. Hartig is Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics at Portland State University, USA. Her research interests include English for Specific Purposes and second language writing.

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Author Website:   http://www.pdx.edu/linguistics/alissa-hartig

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