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Language in Hong Kong at Century's End

By: Martha C. Pennington

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Language in Hong Kong at Century's End

By: Martha C. Pennington

This volume offers a view of the linguistic situation in Hong Kong in the final years of the twentieth century, as it enters the post-colonial era. In the chapters of this book, scholars from Hong Kong and around the world present a contemporary profile of Chinese, English, and other languages in dynamic interaction in this major international economic centre. Authors survey usage of different languages and attitudes towards them among students, teachers, and the general population based on census data, newpapers, language diaries, interviews, and questionnaires. They address issues of code-mixing, the shift from English-medium to Chinese-medium education, the place of Putonghua in the local language mix, and the language of minority groups such as Hong Kong Indians.This wide-ranging group of original studies provides a social and historical perspective from which to consider developments in language among the past, present, and future populations of Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong University Press

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962209418X

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9789622094185

English Pronunciation Teaching and Research

Contemporary Perspectives

By: Martha C. Pennington,Pamela Rogerson-Revell

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English Pronunciation Teaching and Research

Contemporary Perspectives

By: Martha C. Pennington,Pamela Rogerson-Revell

This book offers contemporary perspectives on English pronunciation teaching and research in the context of increasing multilingualism and English as an international language. It reviews current theory and practice in pronunciation pedagogy, language learning, language assessment, and technological developments, and presents an expanded view of pronunciation in communication, education, and employment. Its eight chapters provide a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of pronunciation and the linguistic and social functions it fulfils. Topics include pronunciation in first and second language acquisition; instructional approaches and factors impacting teachers’ curriculum decisions; methods for assessing pronunciation; the use of technology for pronunciation teaching, learning, and testing; pronunciation issues of teachers who are second-language speakers; and applications of pronunciation research and pedagogy in L1 literacy and speech therapy, forensic linguistics, and health, workplace, and political communication. The chapters also critically examine the research base supporting specific teaching approaches and identify research gaps in need of further investigation. This rigorous work will provide an invaluable resource for teachers and teacher educators; in addition to researchers in the fields of applied linguistics, phonology and communication.

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Springer

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113747677X

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Why Reading Books Still Matters

The Power of Literature in Digital Times

By: Martha C. Pennington,Robert P. Waxler

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Why Reading Books Still Matters

The Power of Literature in Digital Times

By: Martha C. Pennington,Robert P. Waxler

Bringing together strands of public discourse about valuing personal achievement at the expense of social values and the impacts of global capitalism, mass media, and digital culture on the lives of children, this book challenges the potential of science and business to solve the world’s problems without a complementary emphasis on social values. The selection of literary works discussed illustrates the power of literature and human arts to instill such values and foster change. The book offers a valuable foundation for the field of literacy education by providing knowledge about the importance of language and literature that educators can use in their own teaching and advocacy work.

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Routledge

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1351809067

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9781351809061

Phonology in English Language Teaching

An International Approach

By: Martha C. Pennington

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Phonology in English Language Teaching

An International Approach

By: Martha C. Pennington

Phonology in English Language Teaching is an introductory text, specifically directed at the needs of language teachers internationally. Combining an overview of English phonology with structured practical guidance, this text shows how phonology can be applied in the classroom. An introductory chapter provides the philosophical framework, followed by separate chapters on the phonology of consonants, vowels and prosody. As well as presenting core material on English phonology, the book explores the relationship of orthography to the English sound system from a historical and a present-day perspective. The final chapter focuses on lesson design and provides practical advice to teachers on diagnosing and responding to students' pronunciation difficulties. As central themes, the book examines English seen from the perspective of international usage and considers the relationship of phonology to communication and the broader language curriculum. Consistent with its practical and communicative orientation each chapter concludes with pedagogical exercises and ideas for classroom and community research projects.

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1317893182

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English Pronunciation Teaching and Research

Contemporary Perspectives

By: Martha C. Pennington,Pamela Rogerson-Revell

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Contemporary Perspectives

By: Martha C. Pennington,Pamela Rogerson-Revell

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Memoir of Martha C. Thomas: Late of Baltimore, Maryland

By: Martha Thomas

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Memoir of Martha C. Thomas: Late of Baltimore, Maryland

By: Martha Thomas

Reprint of the original, first published in 1837.

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Language in Hong Kong at Century's End

Language in Hong Kong at Century's End

English Pronunciation Teaching and Research

English Pronunciation Teaching and Research

Why Reading Books Still Matters

Why Reading Books Still Matters

Phonology in English Language Teaching

Phonology in English Language Teaching

English Pronunciation Teaching and Research

English Pronunciation Teaching and Research

Memoir of Martha C. Thomas: Late of Baltimore, Maryland

Memoir of Martha C. Thomas: Late of Baltimore, Maryland

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