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ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 1832
Book Description
Canadiana
Author: Epistolarity
Author: Janet Gurkin AltmanPublisher: Ohio State University Press
ISBN: 0814203132
Category : Epistolary fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Body and Spirit in the Middle Ages
Author: Gaia GubbiniPublisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN: 3110615983
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
A crucial question throughout the Middle Ages, the relationship between body and spirit cannot be understood without an interdisciplinary approach – combining literature, philosophy and medicine. Gathering contributions by leading international scholars from these disciplines, the collected volume explores themes such as lovesickness, the five senses, the role of memory and passions, in order to shed new light on the complex nature of the medieval Self.
Intercultural Competence
Author: Gerhard NeunerPublisher: Council of Europe
ISBN: 9789287151704
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Aspects of Multilingualism in European Border Regions
Author: Andrea AbelPublisher: Accademia Europea di Bolzano
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : fr
Pages : 272
Book Description
The linguistic integration of adult migrants: from one country to another, from one language to another
Author: Council of EuropePublisher: Council of Europe
ISBN: 928717962X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description
The linguistic integration of migrants affects every aspect of settling in a new country (employment, health, etc.). The aim of this collection of texts is to propose a number of specific measures member states can take to help adult migrants become acquainted with the language of the host country. The main focus is on organising language courses that meet migrants’ real communication needs. It is not enough for authorities simply to consider the technical aspects of such courses, they should also design and conduct them in accordance with the fundamental values of the Council of Europe. A number of issues concerning the linguistic integration of adult migrants are presented here, beginning with the notion of linguistic integration itself. Family reunion, the nature of citizenship and the function of language tests, among others, are dealt with from the point of view of language and language use. Readers are invited to reflect on the type of language competences that need to be acquired as well as an appropriate use of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The collection also sets out approaches and instruments designed to assist in implementing effective policies.
Comprehending Oral and Written Language
Author: Rosalind HorowitzPublisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004653430
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 431
Book Description
Written by respected researchers in their field, this book is about the skills beyond basic word recognition that are necessary for the processing and comprehension of spoken and written language. The major topics presented are as follows: language and text analysis; cognitive processing and comprehension; development of literacy; literacy and schooling; and, factors influencing listening and reading.
(Multi) Media Translation
Author: Yves GambierPublisher: John Benjamins Publishing
ISBN: 9789027216397
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
This work considers the impact of technology on our command of (foreign) languages, and the effects that our (lack of) linguistic skills have on technology, even though modern communications technology implies mulitlingualism, yet at the same time paves the way for the development of a "lingua franca". The challenges are not only industrial, political, social administrative, judicial, ethical; they are also cultural and linguistic. This volume is a collection of essays and the edited results of some of the presentations and debates from two international forums on the subject.
Du Tac Au Tac
Author: Jeannette D. BraggerPublisher:
ISBN: 9781133958833
Category : French language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Improve your French conversation skills with 'Du tac au tac: Managing Conversations in French!" Each chapter is organized around what you need to know to interact with native speakers: how to initiate, maintain, and close conversations; how to communicate and respond to feelings and emotions; how to express opinions; and how to give and get information. The communicative strategies used in this French text help you reactivate, strengthen, and build on what you already know so that you can improve your French communication skills with ease."--Back cover.
Input and Interaction in Language Acquisition
Author: Clare GallawayPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521437257
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Language addressed to children, or 'Baby Talk', became the subject of research interest thirty years ago. Since then, the linguistic environment of infants and toddlers has been widely studied. Input and Interaction in Language Acquisition is an up-to-date statement of the facts and controversies surrounding 'Baby Talk', its nature and likely effects. With contributions from leading linguists and psychologists, it explores language acquisition in different cultures and family contexts, in typical and atypical learners, and in second and foreign language learners. It is designed as a sequel to the now famous Talking to Children, edited by Catherine Snow and Charles Ferguson, and Professor Snow here provides an introduction, comparing issues of importance in the field today with the previous concerns of researchers.