Tasks in Second Language Learning

Author:   Virginia Samuda ,  Martin Bygate
Publisher:   Palgrave USA
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9781403911872


Pages:   299
Publication Date:   28 November 2007
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Tasks in Second Language Learning


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Tasks in Second Language Learning aims to re-centre discussion of the ways in which language learning tasks can help offer a holistic approach to language learning, and to explore the research implications. The authors provide a balanced review of research as a basis for exploring a broader research agenda.

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Author:   Virginia Samuda ,  Martin Bygate
Publisher:   Palgrave USA
Imprint:   Palgrave Macmillan
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.394kg
ISBN:  

9781403911872


ISBN 10:   1403911878
Pages:   299
Publication Date:   28 November 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introduction PART I: BACKGROUND Language Use, Holistic Activity and Second Language Learning Holistic Tasks in an Educational Context: Some Key Issues Holistic Tasks in a Research Context: Some Key Issues Tasks in Second Language Pedagogy Defining Pedagogic Tasks: Issues and Challenges Engaging Learning Processes: Implications for the Use of Second Language Tasks Researching Second Language Pedagogic Tasks PART II: INTERACTIONS BETWEEN RESEARCH AND PRACTICE Task Research from a Pedagogical Perspective Pedagogic Perspectives on Second Language Tasks PART III: EXPLORING TASKS Research Directions PART IV: RESOURCES Further Resources References Index

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VIRGINIA SAMUDA is Researcher in Linguistics and English Language, at Lancaster University, UK. She has worked as a language teacher, teacher educator, materials writer and classroom researcher in North and South America, SE Asia and the UK. Throughout her work, she has had a long-standing interest in tasks and task design. She is particularly interested in how tasks function in classrooms, and the ways in which teachers and students work with them. MARTIN BYGATE is Professor of Applied Linguistics and Language Education at Lancaster University, UK. He teaches and researches in second l

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