Discourse Analysis and the Study of Classroom Language and Literacy Events: A Microethnographic Perspective provides a rich discussion of classroom discourse informed by careful and thoughtful analysis thatdraws together scholarly advances in sociocultural analysis, sociolinguistics, positionality, identity, power and meaning making. It offers to the field a book which can serve multiple purposes: an introduction to classroom analysis, a discussion of different lenses for exploring the dynamics of classrooms, an exploration of the key theorists in the aforementioned areas, and examples of classroom discourse with analyses that researchers and practitioners can use as the basis for pursuing their own analyses. At the same time, it represents a somewhat rare contribution....collaboration among school-based educators with university scholars. This volume is a timely and significant addition to the field.
A photocopiable resource book designed to promote lively class discussion in over 70 discussion areas. The book contains three main areas: Problems, Issues and Ethics. There are 19 problems at different levels, 24 issues to stimulate debate and 28 contemporary ethical dilemmas.
Synopsis
'From page one the appeal of the book is evident in the jargon free, user friendly text. I would not hesitate to recommend it to other students whatever stage of their doctorate they have reached.' - Educate Journal Whether you undertaking a taught doctorate, or a course of study leading to a PhD, this book offers complete, up-to-date guidance and discussion on all aspects of successful doctoral work. The five experienced authors give advice on every stage in the process of completing a doctorate, from helping you to engage in critical reflection to better understand your own research biases, to useful guidelines on preparing for, and surviving, the viva. Combining general discussion with practical advice, this book is an essential companion to your research. Topics include: Preparing for a doctorate Embarking on your Research Adapting to life as a student Working with a supervisor Reading critically Conceptualising your research Thinking about methodologies and approaches Producing a thesis Preparing for and taking the viva Disseminating your research.
Tell it Slant
Creative nonfiction is the fastest-growing segment in the writing
market. Yet, the majority of writing guides are geared toward poetry
and fiction writers. Tell It Slant fills the gap. Designed for
aspiring nonfiction writers, this much-needed reference provides
practical guidance, writing exercises, and a detailed discussion of the
range of subcategories that make up the genre, including memoir, travel
writing, investigative reporting, and more.
Created by the author of the best-selling True Stories series, Just Joking is a low-level listening and discussion text based on humorous classroom-tested jokes and passages that have universal appeal. Each unit in Just Joking is based on a joke that has universal appeal;that is, it is a story that almost anyone,almost anywhere in the word ,would find funny. The jokes are suitable for adolescent ,young adults and adults who are at the high-beginning level of English language learning. Just Joking is ideal for use in a listening/speaking course but can be used in any class to motivate and relax learners and add variety to the class.
