Author: Stephen D. Krashen Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA ISBN: 0313053359 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 214
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Continuing the case for free voluntary reading set out in the book's 1993 first edition, this new, updated, and much-looked-for second edition explores new research done on the topic in the last ten years as well as looking anew at some of the original research reviewed. Krashen also explores research surrounding the role of school and public libraries and the research indicating the necessity of a print-rich environment that provides light reading (comics, teen romances, magazines) as well as the best in literature to assist in educating children to read with understanding and in second language acquisition. He looks at the research surrounding reading incentive/rewards programs and specifically at the research on AR (Accelerated Reader) and other electronic reading products.
Author: Paul Simpson Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1135282196 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 273
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Routledge English Language Introductions cover core areas of language study and are one-stop resources for students. Assuming no prior knowledge, books in the series offer an accessible overview of the subject, with activities, study questions, sample analyses, commentaries and key readings – all in the same volume. The innovative and flexible ‘two-dimensional’ structure is built around four sections – introduction, development, exploration and extension – which offer self-contained stages for study. Each topic can also be read across these sections, enabling the reader to build gradually on the knowledge gained. Language and Power: offers a comprehensive survey of the ways in which language intersects and connects with the social, cultural and political aspects of power, provides a comprehensive introduction to the history of the field, and covers all the major approaches, theoretical concepts and methods of analysis in this important and developing area of academic study; covers all the ‘traditional’ topics, such as race, gender and institutional power, but also incorporates newer material from forensic discourse analysis, the discourse of new capitalism and the study of humour as power; includes readings from works by seminal figures in the field, such as Roger Fowler, Deborah Cameron and Teun van Dijk; uses real texts and examples throughout, including advertisements from cosmetics companies; newspaper articles and headlines; websites and internet media; and spoken dialogues such as a transcription from the Obama and McCain presidential debate; is accompanied by a supporting website that aims to challenge students at a more advanced level and features a complete four-unit chapter which includes activities, a reading and suggestions for further work. Language and Power will be essential reading for students studying English language and linguistics. Paul Simpson is Professor of English Language in the School of English at Queen’s University Belfast, UK, where he teaches and researches in stylistics, critical linguistics and related fields of study. Andrea Mayr is Lecturer in Modern English Language and Linguistics at Queen’s University Belfast, UK, where she teaches and researches in media discourse and in multimodal critical discourse analysis.
Author: Russell H. Kaschula Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 1108498825 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 395
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A new study of the importance of language for sociocultural change in Africa, from postcolonial to globally competitive knowledge societies.
Author: Viorica Marian Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0593187075 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 289
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“Sparkles with insight.”—Daniel Pink This revolutionary book goes beyond any recent book on language to dissect how language operates in our minds and how to harness its virtually limitless power. As Dr. Marian explains, while you may well think you speak only one language, in fact your mind accommodates multiple codes of communication. Some people speak Spanish, some Mandarin. Some speak poetry, some are fluent in math. The human brain is built to use multiple languages, and using more languages opens doors to creativity, brain health, and cognitive control. Every new language we speak shapes how we extract and interpret information. It alters what we remember, how we perceive ourselves and the world around us, how we feel, the insights we have, the decisions we make, and the actions we take. Language is an invaluable tool for organizing, processing, and structuring information, and thereby unleashing radical advancement. Learning a new language has broad lifetime consequences, and Dr. Marian reviews research showing that it: · Enhances executive function—our ability to focus on the things that matter and ignore the things that don’t. · Results in higher scores on creative-thinking tasks. · Develops critical reasoning skills. · Delays Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia by four to six years. · Improves decisions made under emotional duress. · Changes what we see, pay attention to, and recall.
Author: Stilovsky Publisher: AuthorHouse ISBN: 1728381762 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 219
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Words are fundamental to both speech and written communication, but it’s not just the words that fascinate us, we love to learn about their use and the complexities of language too. Felix Schrödinger and Pyotr Stilovsky have compiled in this, the fourth volume of the series, a compendium of information that will appeal to all who love language and especially those who seek out knowledge for its own sake.
Author: Shira Wolosky Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG ISBN: 3111169278 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 272
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Judaic cultures have a commitment to language that is exceptional. Language in many form – texts, books and scrolls; learning, interpretation, material practices that generate material practices – are central to Judaic conduct, experience, and spirituality. In this Judaic traditions differ from philosophical and theological ones that make language secondary. Traditional metaphysics has privileged the immaterial and unchanging, as unchanging truth that language can at best convey and at worst distort. Such traditional metaphysics has come under critique since Nietzsche in ways that the author explores. Shira Wolosky argues that Judaic traditions converge with contemporary metaphysical critique rather than being its target. Focusing on the work of Derrida, Levinas, Scholem and others, the author examines traditions of Judaic interpretation against backgrounds of biblical exegesis; sign-theory as it recasts language meaning in ways that concord with Judaic textuality; negative theology as it differs in Judaic tradition from those which negate language itself; and lastly outline a discourse ethics that draws on Judaic language theory. This study is directed to students and scholars of: Judaic thought, religious studies and theology; theory of interpretation; Levinas and other modern Jewish philosophical writers, placing them in broader contexts of philosophy, theology, and language theory. It is shown how Jewish discourses on language address urgent problems of value and norms in the contemporary world that has challenged traditional anchors of truth and meaning.
Author: Asish Dash Publisher: Grazing Minds Publishing ISBN: Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 126
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"The LLM Advantage: How to Harness the Power of Language, Logic, and Math Models for Your Business Success" is a comprehensive guide for individuals navigating the dynamic landscape of 21st-century business. Authored by Asish Dash, an experienced investor and entrepreneur with over a decade in technology startups, this book delves into the transformative realm of artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and data science. From ideation to execution to optimization, readers will explore the crucial role of Language, Logic, and Math Models (LLMs) in generating ideas, validating assumptions, building products, attracting customers, and improving overall business performance. Through real-world examples featuring prominent LLMs like GPT-3, BERT, and OpenAI Codex, the book illustrates how these models can interact with and understand natural language. It also examines the profound impact of LLMs on diverse business aspects, including product development, marketing, customer service, operations, strategy, and management. With insights from both successful and unsuccessful entrepreneurs, readers will gain valuable perspectives on navigating the opportunities and challenges posed by LLMs. The book provides a roadmap for developing the mindset, skills, and attributes of an LLM entrepreneur, offering practical tips, tools, and case studies for leveraging LLMs in business projects. Additionally, it addresses the ethical, legal, and technical considerations inherent in LLM entrepreneurship, guiding readers on best practices and risk mitigation. Closing with a forward-looking exploration of untapped potentials and emerging trends in LLM entrepreneurship, the book equips readers to discover new markets, industries, and innovations. The concluding chapter summarizes key takeaways, providing encouragement, inspiration, and resources for further exploration.
Author: Elizabeth Barbian Publisher: ISBN: 9781937730734 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 344
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In this collection of articles, teachers bring students' home languages into their classrooms-from powerful bilingual social justice curriculum to strategies for honoring students' languages in schools that do not have bilingual programs. Bilingual educators and advocates share how they work to keep equity at the center and build solidarity between diverse communities. Teachers and students speak to the tragedy of languages loss, but also about inspiring work to defend and expand bilingual programs. Book jacket.
Author: April Baker-Bell Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1351376705 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 134
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Bringing together theory, research, and practice to dismantle Anti-Black Linguistic Racism and white linguistic supremacy, this book provides ethnographic snapshots of how Black students navigate and negotiate their linguistic and racial identities across multiple contexts. By highlighting the counterstories of Black students, Baker-Bell demonstrates how traditional approaches to language education do not account for the emotional harm, internalized linguistic racism, or consequences these approaches have on Black students' sense of self and identity. This book presents Anti-Black Linguistic Racism as a framework that explicitly names and richly captures the linguistic violence, persecution, dehumanization, and marginalization Black Language-speakers endure when using their language in schools and in everyday life. To move toward Black linguistic liberation, Baker-Bell introduces a new way forward through Antiracist Black Language Pedagogy, a pedagogical approach that intentionally and unapologetically centers the linguistic, cultural, racial, intellectual, and self-confidence needs of Black students. This volume captures what Antiracist Black Language Pedagogy looks like in classrooms while simultaneously illustrating how theory, research, and practice can operate in tandem in pursuit of linguistic and racial justice. A crucial resource for educators, researchers, professors, and graduate students in language and literacy education, writing studies, sociology of education, sociolinguistics, and critical pedagogy, this book features a range of multimodal examples and practices through instructional maps, charts, artwork, and stories that reflect the urgent need for antiracist language pedagogies in our current social and political climate.
Author: Stephen D. Krashen
Author: Paul Simpson
Author: Russell H. Kaschula
Author: Viorica Marian
Author: Stilovsky
Author: Shira Wolosky
Author: Asish Dash
Author: Elizabeth Barbian
Author: April Baker-Bell
Author: David Crystal