English Language Teaching in its Social Context

English Language Teaching in its Social Context‘Candlin’s and Mercer ’s Reader provides key insights into contemporary knowledgeof second language learning, the exploitation of this knowledge in classroom action,and subsequent assessment and analysis. By emphasizing the social context of thesethree processes, and the rclationship between thcm, the book providcs a rewardingintroduction to the interaction between theory, research and professional practicewhich lies at the heart of applied linguistics.’ Guy Cook, 1Jniversity $Reading, 1JK‘This volume links the teaching of English to the development of autonomousindividuals who prize debate, negotiation and interaction, and who will ultimately beable to build global communications of likc-mindcd English spcakers around theworld. Readers will find in this collection of excellent papers some of the classic mile-stones in the field of ELT.’ Claire Kramsch, University of Calfornia, BerkelT, CalforniaTeaching English Language WorldwideA selection of readcrs’ comments on the series:‘This three-part series offers a map to ELT research and practice . . . it represents the bestthat ELT, as an Anglo-Saxon institution, has developed over the last thirty ycars for theteaching of English around thc world . . . Readers will find in this series the Who’s Whoguide to this dynamic and expanding community.’ Claire Krarnsch, Universiiy ._f‘ Cal@rnia,Berkelty, Calfornia‘Experienced English language instructors seeking to deepen their knowledge antl abilitieswill find this scries forms a coherent basis to develop their understanding of current trends,sociocultural tlivcrsity, and topical interests in teaching English as a second or foreignlanguagr around the world. All threc volumes provide ample flexibility for discussion,interpretation, and adaptation in local settings.’ Alister Cumrning, Ontario Institute-for Studies inEducation, Ilnivercity of Eronto‘This series provides a collection of essential readings which will not only provide theTEFL/TESOL studcnt and teacher with access to the most up-to-date thinking andapproachcs to the subject but will give any person intcrcsted in the subject an overview ofthe phenomenon of the uhe and usage of English in the modern world. Perhaps moreimportantly, this series will be crucial to those students who do not have available to themarticles that provide both a wide spectrum of information and the necessary analytical toolsto investigate the language further.’ Joseph A. Foly, Southeast Asia Ministers of EducationOrganisation, Regional Language Centre, Singapore‘The strong reprcsentation of the seminal Anglo-Australian development of the Europeanfunctional tradition in the study of language antl language education makes this a rcfreshinglybracing scries, which should be widely used in teacher education for English languageteaching.’ Euan Reid, Institute of Education, Ilniverciiy FfLondon‘In a principled and accessible manner, these three volumes bring together major writings onessential topics in the study of English languagc teaching. They provide broad coverage ofcurrent thinking and debate on major issucs, providing an invaluable resource for thecontemporary postgraduate student.’ Gc~v Cook, University of’Reading