The Handbook of Educational Linguistics

Copyright © 2008 Blackwell Publishing Ltd

The Handbook of Educational Linguistics

Editor(s): Bernard Spolsky, Francis M. Hult

Published Online: 10 MAR 2008

Print ISBN: 9781405154109

Online ISBN: 9780470694138

DOI: 10.1002/9780470694138

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The Handbook of Educational Linguistics is a dynamic, scientifically grounded overview revealing the complexity of this growing field while remaining accessible for students, researchers, language educators, curriculum developers, and educational policy makers.

  • A single volume overview of educational linguistics, written by leading specialists in its many relevant fields
  • Takes into account the diverse theoretical foundations, core themes, major findings, and practical applications of educational linguistics
  • Highlights the multidisciplinary reach of educational linguistics
  • Reflects the complexity of this growing field, whilst remaining accessible to a wide audience

Table of contents

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      Frontmatter (pages i–xxii)

    1. Chapter 1

      Introduction: What is Educational Linguistics? (pages 1–9)

      Bernard Spolsky

    1. Chapter 2

      The History and Development of Educational Linguistics (pages 10–24)

      Francis M. Hult

  4. Part I: Foundations for Educational Linguistics

    1. Chapter 3

      Neurobiology of Language Learning (pages 25–37)

      Laura Sabourin and Laurie A. Stowe

    2. Chapter 4

      Psycholinguistics (pages 38–52)

      William C. Ritchie and Tej K. Bhatia

    3. Chapter 5

      Linguistic Theory (pages 53–65)

      Richard Hudson

    4. Chapter 6

      Sociolinguistics and Sociology of Language (pages 66–82)

      Rajend Mesthrie

    5. Chapter 7

      Linguistic Anthropology (pages 83–97)

      Stanton Wortham

    6. Chapter 8

      The Political Matrix of Linguistic Ideologies (pages 98–112)

      Mary McGroarty

    7. Chapter 9

      Educational Linguistics and Education Systems (pages 113–126)

      Joseph Lo Bianco

  5. Part II: Core Themes - Linguistically and Culturally Responsive Education

    1. Chapter 10

      The Language of Instruction Issue: Framing an Empirical Perspective (pages 127–146)

      Stephen L. Walter

    2. Chapter 11

      Bilingual and Biliterate Practices at Home and School (pages 147–160)

      Iliana Reyes and Luis C. Moll

    3. Chapter 12

      Vernacular Language Varieties in Educational Settings: Research and Development (pages 161–173)

      Jeffrey Reaser and Carolyn Temple Adger

    4. Chapter 13

      Linguistic Accessibility and Deaf Children (pages 174–191)

      Samuel J. Supalla and Jody H. Cripps

    5. Chapter 14

      Identity in Language and Literacy Education (pages 192–205)

      Carolyn McKinney and Bonny Norton

    6. Chapter 15

      Post-Colonialism and Globalization in Language Education (pages 206–219)

      Hyunjung Shin and Ryuko Kubota

  6. Part II: Core Themes - Language Education Policy and Management

    1. Chapter 16

      Levels and Goals: Central Frameworks and Local Strategies (pages 220–232)

      Brian North

    2. Chapter 17

      Language Acquisition Management Inside and Outside the School (pages 233–250)

      Richard B. Baldauf, Minglin Li and Shouhui Zhao

    3. Chapter 18

      Language Cultivation in Developed Contexts (pages 251–265)

      Jiří Nekvapil

    4. Chapter 19

      Language Cultivation in Contexts of Multiple Community Languages (pages 266–279)

      M. Paul Lewis and Barbara Trudell

    5. Chapter 20

      Ecological Language Education Policy (pages 280–296)

      Nancy H. Hornberger and Francis M. Hult

    6. Chapter 21

      Education for Speakers of Endangered Languages (pages 297–312)

      Teresa L. McCarty, Tove Skutnabb-Kangas and Ole Henrik Magga

    7. Chapter 22

      The Impact of English on the School Curriculum (pages 313–327)

      Yun-Kyung Cha and Seung-Hwan Ham

  7. Part II: Core Themes - Literacy Development

    1. Chapter 23

      Literacy (pages 328–340)

      Glynda A. Hull and Gregorio Hernandez

    2. Chapter 24

      Vernacular and Indigenous Literacies (pages 341–354)

      Kendall A. King and Carol Benson

    3. Chapter 25

      Religious and Sacred Literacies (pages 355–366)

      Jonathan M. Watt and Sarah L. Fairfield

    4. Chapter 26

      Genre and Register in Multiliteracies (pages 367–382)

      Mary MacKen-Horarik and Misty Adoniou

  8. Part II: Core Themes - Acquiring a Language

    1. Chapter 27

      Order of Acquisition and Developmental Readiness (pages 383–397)

      Kathleen Bardovi-Harlig and Llorenç Comajoan

    2. Chapter 28

      Language Socialization (pages 398–410)

      Kathleen C. Riley

    3. Chapter 29

      Interlanguage and Language Transfer (pages 411–423)

      Peter Skehan

    4. Chapter 30

      Second Language Acquisition and Ultimate Attainment (pages 424–436)

      David Birdsong and Jee Paik

    5. Chapter 31

      Explicit Form-Focused Instruction and Second Language Acquisition (pages 437–455)

      Rod Ellis

  9. Part II: Core Themes - Language Assessment

    1. Chapter 32

      Language Assessments: Gate-Keepers or Door-Openers? (pages 456–468)

      Lyle F. Bachman and James E. Purpura

    2. Chapter 33

      Diagnostic and Formative Assessment (pages 469–482)

      Ari Huhta

    3. Chapter 34

      Accountability and Standards (pages 483–494)

      Alan Davies

    4. Chapter 35

      Scales and Frameworks (pages 495–509)

      Neil Jones and Nick Saville

    5. Chapter 36

      Nationally Mandated Testing for Accountability: English Language Learners in the US (pages 510–522)

      Micheline Chalhoub-Deville and Craig Deville

  10. Part III: Research—Practice Relationships

    1. Chapter 37

      Task-Based Teaching and Learning (pages 523–538)

      Teresa Pica

    2. Chapter 38

      Corpus Linguistics and Second Language Instruction (pages 539–556)

      Susan M. Conrad and Kimberly R. LeVelle

    3. Chapter 39

      Interaction, Output, and Communicative Language Learning (pages 557–570)

      Merrill Swain and Wataru Suzuki

    4. Chapter 40

      Classroom Discourse and Interaction: Reading Across the Traditions (pages 571–584)

      Lesley A. Rex and Judith L. Green

    5. Chapter 41

      Computer Assisted Language Learning (pages 585–595)

      Carol A. Chapelle

    6. Chapter 42

      Ecological-Semiotic Perspectives on Educational Linguistics (pages 596–605)

      Leo van Lier

    7. Chapter 43

      The Mediating Role of Language in Teaching and Learning: A Classroom Perspective (pages 606–625)

      Francis Bailey, Beverley Burkett and Donald Freeman

    8. Chapter 44

      A Research Agenda for Educational Linguistics (pages 626–642)

      Paola Uccelli and Catherine Snow

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      Author Index (pages 643–658)

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      Subject Index (pages 659–675)

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