| Handbook of Undergraduate Second Language Education Contributor(s): Rosenthal, Judith W. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0805830227 ISBN-13: 9780805830224 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $332.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2000 Annotation: This volume offers the most comprehensive, up-to-date description of the wide array of second language programs currently available to undergraduate students in the United States and abroad. It brings together, for the first time, detailed descriptions of programs in foreign language, English as a second language (ESL), dual language (bilingual), American Sign Language, Native American, and heritage languages. Addressing both theory and practice, the volume presents the historical development, current practices, and future directions of each type of program, along with detailed case studies. For second language teachers, academic administrators, and teacher educators, this "Handbook" provides information that will be useful in making instructional and programmatic planning decisions. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Bilingual Education - Education | Higher - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General |
| Dewey: 418.007 |
| LCCN: 99048802 |
| Lexile Measure: 1450 |
| Physical Information: 0.94" H x 7" W x 10" (2.02 lbs) 402 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This volume offers the most comprehensive, up-to-date description of the wide array of second language programs currently available to undergraduate students in the United States and abroad. It brings together, for the first time, detailed descriptions of programs in foreign language, English as a second language (ESL), dual language (bilingual), American Sign Language, Native American, and heritage languages. Addressing both theory and practice, the volume presents the historical development, current practices, and future directions of each type of program, along with detailed case studies. For second language teachers, academic administrators, and teacher educators, this Handbook provides information that will be useful in making instructional and programmatic planning decisions. |