Discourse Analysis for Language Teaching gives a practical introduction to the field of discourse analysis and its relevance for language teaching. It begins by answering the question 'What is discourse analysis?' and examines how discourse analysts approach spoken and written language. Different models of analysis are outlined and evaluated in terms of their usefulness to language teachers. This is followed by chapters on discourse-oriented approaches to grammar, vocabulary and phonology. The final section looks at spoken and written language and considers examples of teaching approaches.
The Analysis of Structured Securities: Precise Risk Measurement and Capital Allocation
The Analysis of Structured Securities presents the first intellectually defensible framework for systematic assessment of the credit quality of structured securities.It begins with a detailed description and critique of methods used to rate asset-backed securities, collateralized debt obligations and asset-backed commercial paper.
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A Guide to Doing Statistical Analysis in Second Language Research Using SPSS
This valuable book shows second language researchers how to use the statistical program SPSS to conduct statistical tests frequently done in SLA research.
Each issue of BusinessWeek features in-depth perspectives on the financial markets, industries, trends, technology and people guiding the economy. Draw upon Business Week's timely incisive analysis to help you make better decisions about your career, your business, and your personal investments.
