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Author: Graham Burton
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Imprint: Multilingual Matters
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.470kg
ISBN: 9781800415270
ISBN 10: 1800415273
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 06 June 2023
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Burton takes the reader on a thought-provoking tour of ELT grammar instruction that includes a historical perspective, interviews with stake holders, and detailed case studies of several popular coursebooks. It is an interesting picture of grammar and grammar instruction that leaves the reader with plenty of food for thought. * Randi Reppen, Northern Arizona University, USA *
Burton takes the reader on a thought-provoking tour of ELT grammar instruction that includes a historical perspective, interviews with stake holders, and detailed case studies of several popular coursebooks. It is an interesting picture of grammar and grammar instruction that leaves the reader with plenty of food for thought. * Randi Reppen, Northern Arizona University, USA * This is a very readable, well-researched book, which provides a useful and much needed evaluation of the grammatical ‘canon’ in ELT. It helps us to understand how this canon has developed and also raises important questions about the areas which tend to feature in materials and those which do not. Essential reading for teachers, materials designers and researchers in this area. * Christian Jones, University of Liverpool, UK * This book addresses the mystery of the grammar we teach – why are coursebook syllabuses so similar? It made me reflect critically on the grammar content of my own materials and challenged my thinking about pedagogical grammar syllabuses. Highly recommended for all grammar teachers, authors and ELT publishers. * Heather Buchanan, University of York, UK * ....interesting insights into some key perspectives and history about how ELT grammar has arisen. Indeed, for an ordinary classroom teacher or a staffroom of teachers, the issues and questions raised in these chapters could form the basis of some important discussions or CPD sessions. * Chris Richards, British Council School, Madrid, BAAL News 124 * ...a highly readable, thought-provoking interpretation of the processes that have shaped the mainstream grammar syllabus as we know it today. * Grzegorz Spiewak, ELT Journal 2024 *
Author Information
Graham Burton is a researcher in the Faculty of Education at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy. He has been working in the field of ELT for over 20 years and his research interests include pedagogical grammar, materials design, academic writing and multilingualism and multilingual education.
