This book is the first to focus on the African origins of human language. It explores the origins of language and culture 250,000-150,000 years ago when modern humans evolved in Africa. Scholars from around the world address the fossil, genetic, and archaeological evidence and critically examine the ways it has been interpreted. The book also considers parellel developments among Europe's Neanderthals and the contrasting outcomes for the two species.
Bigger, brighter and better than ever, Let's Go , 3rd Edition, is a series for children who are just beginning their study of English. It combines a carefully controlled, grammar-based syllabus with practical language. Functional dialogues, interactive games, and pair work activities foster a lively and motivating classroom environment. The new CD-ROM features interactive learning games that help reinforce the vocabulary and language from each unit.
'When, why, and how did language evolve?' 'Why do only humans have language?' This book looks at these and other questions about the origins and evolution of language. It does so via a rich diversity of perspectives, including social, cultural, archaeological, palaeoanthropological, musicological, anatomical, neurobiological, primatological, and linguistic.
Practical English Language Teaching offers a thorough yet practical overview of language teaching methodology for teachers and teachers in preparation.
The principles outlined in each chapter are richly illustrated with vignettes and extracts from real classrooms so the reader can see what the principles "look like" when realized in classroom teaching.
The book is divided into three sections: Exploring Skills, Exploring Language, and Supporting the Learning Process.
Multiple Voices: An Introduction to Bilingualism provides a comprehensive overview of all major aspects of bilingualism. It is primarily concerned with bilingualism as a socio-political phenomenon in the world and, as such, emphasizes languages in contact, language maintenance and shift, language policy (including educational policies), and language as a social identity marker. Other topics discussed include the grammatical or cognitive aspects of bilingualism.
