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Brown, Steven Ray was born on July 5, 1952 in Hayward, California, United States. Son of Curtis Ray and Clara Belle Brown.
( Understanding Language Structure, Interaction, and Vari...)
Understanding Language Structure, Interaction, and Variation is an introduction to the study of language and applied linguistics for students who have had a minimum of exposure to the discipline of linguistics. Using clear, easy-to-understand explanations and examples, this text avoids the in-depth theoretical coverage found in texts written for those who specialize in linguistics or SLA. As a result, this book is perfect for students whose chosen fields require them to be acquainted with the ways language works--such as future teachers, psychologists, sociologists, and anthropologists--but who do not intend to become linguists. The text is also suitable for English or ESL/EFL teachers who need a reference volume about various aspects of language, particularly as it applies to teaching. Each chapter includes research projects and further readings.  The third edition of Understanding Language Structure, Interaction, and Variation features a new design and reorganization. All content has been significantly revised and updated. Each chapter also debunks a common language myth and now incorporates exercises that, for prior editions, appeared in a supplementary workbook. Extra practice for students is available online, as is additional materials for teachers. (There is no workbook for the third edition.) Â
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Written in an engaging tone that keeps technical language to a minimum, Understanding Language Structure, Interaction, and Variation is truly unique in that it provides a broad intro-duction to applied linguistics specifically for nonspecialists. Using clear, easy-to-understand explanations and examples, the text avoids the in-depth theoretical coverage found in texts written for those who plan to continue on in the field, while also avoiding the superficiality of linguistics books written for the general reader. As a result, students, most of whom will be prospective ESL/EFL or English teachers, learn about how language works in ways that will directly serve them when teaching. The text is organized so that students first get a broad overview of the structure of language in the first four chapters (e.g. morphology, syntax, phonology, pragmatics, etc.) and then capitalizes on this knowledge by applying it to the topics of "applied" linguistics, such as language and gender, language policy, first and second language acquisition, literacy, and dialects. The text includes questions for review, research topics, extensive cross-referencing, and an extensive glossary of technical terms. Understanding Language Structure, Interaction, and Variation is versatile enough to be used in any introductory class (even for majors) and also serves as a great reference book for teachers.
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( Understanding Language Structure, Interaction, and Vari...)
Understanding Language Structure, Interaction, and Variation, Second Edition, provides an introduction to the study of language and applied linguistics for students who have had a minimum of exposure to the discipline of linguistics. Using clear, easy-to-understand explanations and examples, this text avoids the in-depth theoretical coverage found in texts written for those who specialize in linguistics or SLA. As a result, this book is perfect for students whose chosen fields require them to be acquainted with the ways language works, such as future teachers, psychologists, sociologists, and anthropologists, but who do not intend to become linguists. The text is also suitable for English or ESL/EFL teachers who need a reference volume about various aspects of language, particularly as it applies to teaching. Each chapter includes educational implications of each topic, plus research projects and further readings. The text also appeals to those obtaining additional certification for public school teaching. The second edition of Understanding Language Structure, Interaction, and Variation is enhanced and updated with an expanded treatment of English grammar, new topics like computer-mediated communication, current figures and data, and an up-to-date bibliography. This text purposely covers more than enough material for a one-term course so that it may be used in a wide range of courses and classroom settings. A separate workbook providing extra practice is also available.
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Brown, Steven Ray was born on July 5, 1952 in Hayward, California, United States. Son of Curtis Ray and Clara Belle Brown.
Bachelor, University California, 1974. Master of Arts, San Diego State University, 1979. Doctor of Philosophy, University Pittsburgh, 1996.
Teacher, Castro Valley (California) School District, 1979-1981; instructor, Tohoku Foreign Language School, Sendai, Japan, 1981-1982; instructor, Tohoku Gakuin U., Sendai, Japan, 1984-1986; instructor, James English School, Sendai, Japan, 1982-1984; head teacher, James English School, Sendai, Japan, 1984-1986; instructor Japan program, U. Pittsburgh English Language Institute, Tokyo, 1986-1987; assistant director, U. Pittsburgh English Language Institute, Tokyo, 1987-1988; director, U. Pittsburgh English Language Institute, Tokyo, 1988-1991; instructor Master of Arts TESOL program, Columbia University Teachers College, Tokyo, 1988-1991, summer 1996; staff administrator English Language Institute, U. Pittsburgh, 1991-1995; instructor English, Youngstown (Ohio) State University, 1995-1996; assistant professor, Youngstown (Ohio) State University, since 1996.
( The Workbook for Understanding Language Structure, Inte...)
( Written in an engaging tone that keeps technical langua...)
( Understanding Language Structure, Interaction, and Vari...)
( Understanding Language Structure, Interaction, and Vari...)
(These fully updated editions are the introductory levels ...)
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Member American Association for Applied Linguistics, National Council Teachers English, Teachers English to Speakers of Other Languages.