{"product_id":"debates-in-second-language-education-9780367442163","title":"Debates in Second Language Education","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Ernesto Macaro\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Routledge\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Bilingual Education\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDebates in Second Language Education\u003c\/em\u003e provides an up-to-date account of the key debates and areas of controversy in the field of second language learning and teaching. Adopting a broad and comparative perspective and emphasising the importance of considering a variety of learning contexts, it encourages students and practising teachers to engage with contemporary issues and developments in learning and teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapters are designed to stimulate thinking and understanding in relation to theory and practice, and help language educators to make informed judgements by arguing from a position based on theoretical knowledge and understanding. Bringing together leading contributors in the field, the book discusses a wide range of issues relating to second language learning and teaching including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe relationship between age and success in language learning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eaptitude versus motivation as predictors of successful language learning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003elinguistic diversity and plurilingualism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe teaching of grammar and vocabulary\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe value of phonics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003elearning pronunciation \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe second language only versus the multilingual debate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith reflective points in every chapter, \u003ci\u003eDebates in Second Language Education\u003c\/i\u003e will be a valuable resource for any student or practising teacher, as well as for those engaged in initial teacher education, continuing professional development or Master's level study. It will also be of interest to second language acquisition researchers and those studying applied linguistics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45241474121879,"sku":"9780367442163","price":2969.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780367442163.webp?v=1769228852","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/debates-in-second-language-education-9780367442163","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}