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Goethe's Poetry and the Philosophy of Nature: Gott Und Welt 1798-1827
by Regina SachersAt the beginning of the nineteenth century, philosophy and theology come under increasing pressure owing to the emergence of the modern sciences. The collection Gott und Welt is Goethe's poetic contribution to this conflict, in which an alternative to orthodox Christianity was being sought. Following the collection's various stages of composition and publication, this study offers new readings of some of Goethe's best known poems: 'Die Metamorphose der Pflanzen', 'Dauer im Wechsel', 'Urworte. Orphisch' and 'Wiederfinden'. Sachers shows that Gott und Welt is the long poem on nature which Goethe attempted to write for the last third of his life. As such it represents Goethe's unique answers to the intellectual challenges posed by the dawning age of science. Regina Sachers is Lecturer in German at Exeter College, Oxford.
A Glossary of Applied Linguistics
by Alan DaviesApplied Linguistics is still a growing field. Key texts and handbooks have appeared in recent years and international applied linguistics conferences and professional associations occur regularly. While Applied Linguistics continues to attract new entrants and to generate new strands of research, there is a need for a clear and concise map of the field. This is the purpose of the Glossary.The author, Alan Davies, is a well-established, well-published authority on applied linguistics. Not a typically dry dictionary, Dr. Davies infuses the alphabetical entries with a touch of humor and thought-provoking context creating an up-to-date, useful, and coherent view of applied linguistics.The Glossary compiles the most ubiquitously used terms in applied linguistics and teacher-training literature. It takes a wide-ranging view of the field, drawing not only on linguistics but including psychology, sociology, education, measurement theory, speech therapy, translation, and language planning. Other features include:*numerous cross-references to key terms;*an introduction, which discusses the difficulty of defining applied linguistics; and*a brief reading list of key text.The primary market is master's student in Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, and TESL/TEFL. Undergraduate students, particularly in language fields and in education will also find it helpful, as well as language teachers who have not themselves followed Applied Linguistics courses and who are interested in finding out about the field.
Glocalising Teaching English as an International Language: New Perspectives for Teaching and Teacher Education in Germany (Routledge Advances in Teaching English as an International Language Series #3)
by Marcus CalliesThe worldwide spread, diversification, and globalization of the English language in the course of the 20th and early 21st centuries has significant implications for English Language Teaching and teacher education. We are currently witnessing a paradigm shift towards Teaching English as an International Language (TEIL) that aims to promote multilingualism and awareness of the diversity of Englishes, increase exposure to this diversity, embrace multiculturalism, and foster cross-cultural awareness. Numerous initiatives that embrace TEIL can be observed around the world, but ELT and teacher education in Germany (and other European countries) appear to be largely unaffected by this development, with standard British and American English and the monolingual native speaker (including the corresponding cultural norms) still being very much at the center of attention. The present volume addresses this gap and is the first of its kind to showcase recent initiatives that aim at introducing TEIL into ELT and teacher education in Germany, but which have applicability and impact for other countries with comparable education systems and ‘traditional’ ELT practices in the Expanding Circle. The chapters in this book provide a balanced mix of conceptual, empirical, and practical studies and offer the perspectives of the many stakeholders involved in various settings of English language education whose voices have not often been heard, i.e., students, university lecturers, trainee teachers, teacher educators, and in-service teachers. It therefore adds significantly to the limited amount of previous work on TEIL in Germany and bridges the gap between theory and practice that will not only be relevant for researchers, educators, and practitioners in English language education in Germany but other educational settings that are still unaffected by the shift towards TEIL.
Globalization, Oral Performance, and African Traditional Poetry
by Abdul-Rasheed Na’AllahThis book discusses globalization trends and influences on traditional African oral literary performance and the direction that Ilorin oral art is forced to take by the changes of the twenty-first century electronic age. It seeks a new definition of contemporary African bourgeois in terms of its global reach, imitation of foreign forms and collaboration with the owners of the primary agencies. Additionally, it makes a case that African global lords or new bourgeoisie who are largely products of the new global capital and multinational corporations’ socio-political and cultural influences fashion their tastes after western cultures as portrayed in the digital realm.
Globalization and English Education in Taiwan: Curriculum, Perceptions, and Pedagogies (Routledge Research in Language Education)
by I-Chung KeKe’s book examines and reflects on English education in Taiwan from a global English perspective, starting with a discussion on globalization and global Englishes. English education in Taiwan has gone through various major transformations since the intensification of globalization after the 1990s. On one hand, children start to learn English ever earlier while on the other hand, the curriculum and materials in the vocational schools and at the tertiary level become diversified to meet various specific needs of English use. Internationalization of education has brought increasing numbers of international students, and the roles of English in Taiwan are changing constantly with the dynamic environment, from a foreign language to a lingua franca, medium of instruction, and an international language. In his book, the author documents the historical development of education and the roles of English in Taiwan before reviewing curriculum reforms and changes in the past half century. He then presents teachers' and students’ perceptions on global Englishes. He proposes global Englishes pedagogies and his views on what changes can be made to textbooks, learning materials, entrance exams, translation, and the linguistic environment. Practical suggestions to English education in Taiwan in the globalizing context serve as tentative conclusion for the book. Offering insights into English education and its relationship with globalization, Ke’s book will be useful to researchers and students in the fields of global Englishes and English education as well as offering practical pedagogical suggestions for English educators around the world.
Global Perspectives on Language Education Policies (Global Research on Teaching and Learning English)
by Kathleen M. Bailey JoAnn Jodi CrandallPresenting research on language policy and planning, with a special focus on educational contexts in which English plays a role, this book brings readers up-to-date on the latest developments in research, theory, and practice in a rapidly changing field. The diversity of authors, research settings, and related topics offers a sample of empirical studies across multiple language teaching and university contexts. The fifth volume in the Global Research on Teaching and Learning English series, it features access to both new and previously unpublished research in chapters written by TIRF Doctoral Dissertation Grant awardees and invited chapters by respected scholars in the field.
Global Perspectives on Language Assessment: Research, Theory, and Practice (Global Research on Teaching and Learning English)
by Spiros Papageorgiou Kathleen M. BaileyThe sixth volume in the Global Research on Teaching and Learning English series offers up-to-date research on the rapidly changing field of language assessment. The book features original research with chapters reporting on a variety of international education settings from a range of diverse perspectives. Covering a broad range of key topics—including scoring processes, test development, and student and teacher perspectives—contributors offer a comprehensive overview of the landscape of language assessment and discuss the consequences and impact for learners, teachers, learning programs, and society. Focusing on the assessment of language proficiency, this volume provides an original compendium of cutting-edge research that will benefit TESOL and TEFL students, language assessment scholars, and language teachers.
Global Conversations in Literacy Research: Digital and Critical Literacies
by Peggy AlbersIn this volume, renowned literacy and language education scholars who have shaped policy and practice aimed toward social justice and equity address current intellectual and practical issues in the teaching of literacy in classrooms and educational environments across diverse and international settings. Drawn from talks that were presented live and hosted by Global Conversations in Literacy Research (GCLR), an online open-access critical literacy project, this book provides access, in edited written form, to these scholars’ critically and historically situated talks. Bringing together talks on diverse topics—including digital and media literacy, video games, critical literacy, and ESOL—Albers preserves the scholars’ critical discourses to engage readers in the conversation. Offering a broad and expansive understanding of what literacy has to offer for scholars, teachers, and students, this book demonstrates the importance of positioning literacy as a social practice and brings critical literacy to a global audience.
Glimpses of Oneida Life
by Norma Kennedy Karin Michelson Mercy A. DoxtatorGlimpses of Oneida Life is a remarkable compilation of modern stories of community life at the Oneida Nation of the Thames Settlement and the surrounding area. With topics ranging from work experiences and Oneida customs to pranks, humorous encounters, and ghost stories, these fifty-two unscripted narrations and conversations in Oneida represent a rare collection of first-hand Iroquoian reflections on aspects of daily life and culture not found in print elsewhere.Each text is presented in Oneida with both an interlinear, word-by-word translation and a more colloquial translation in English. The book also contains a grammatical sketch of the Oneida language by Karin Michelson, co-author of the Oneida-English/English-Oneida Dictionary, that describes how words are structured and combined into larger linguistic structures, thus allowing Glimpses to be used as a teaching text as well.The engrossing tales in Glimpses of Oneida Life will be a valuable resource for linguists and language learners, a useful source for those studying the history and culture of Iroquois people in the twentieth-century, and an entertaining read for anyone interested in everyday First Nations life in southern Ontario.
Glencoe Spanish 2: ¡Buen viaje!
by Protase E. Woodford Conrad J. SchmittStep up to success with¡Buen viaje! ¡Buen viaje!is a comprehensive three-level program that encourages meaningful, practical communication by immersing your students in the language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. The text and its integrated technology resources help you meet the needs of every student in your diverse classroom. ¡Buen viaje!Level 1 has 14 manageable chapters. Chapters 13 and 14 are repeated as Chapters 1 and 2 in Level 2 for flexible pacing. Topics provide students with the skills they need to communicate when shopping, talking about home, family, and friends, participating in activities, and traveling.
Glencoe Spanish 1: ¡Buen viaje!
by Conrad J. Schmitt Protase E. WoodfordEVERYTHING YOUVE EVER WANTED IN A SPANISH PROGRAM. . This comprehensive program encourages meaningful, practical communication by immersing your students in the language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. The text and its complementary resources help you meet the needs of every student in your diverse classroom and provide the color and captivating details youve always wanted to include in your presentation..
Glencoe Spanish: Level 1
by Conrad J. Schmitt Protase E. Woodford Glencoe McGraw-Hill StaffStep up to success with¡Buen viaje! ¡Buen viaje!is a comprehensive three-level program that encourages meaningful, practical communication by immersing your students in the language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. The text and its integrated technology resources help you meet the needs of every student in your diverse classroom. ¡Buen viaje!Level 1 has 14 manageable chapters. Chapters 13 and 14 are repeated as Chapters 1 and 2 in Level 2 for flexible pacing. Topics provide students with the skills they need to communicate when shopping, talking about home, family, and friends, participating in activities, and traveling.
Glencoe French 1: Bon Voyage!
by Conrad J. Schmitt Katia Brillié LutzBon voyage!Clearly the best choice!Bon voyage!(Schmitt and Brillié Lutz) is a comprehensive program that encourages meaningful, practical communication by immersing your students in the language and culture of the Francophone world. The text and its complementary resources help you meet the needs of every student in your diverse classroom.Bon voyage!provides your itinerary for success with exposure to the Francophone culture; clear expectations and goals; thematic, contextualized vocabulary; useful and thematically-linked structure; progressive practice; real-life conversation; cultural readings in the target language; recycling and review; and exquisite National Geographic Society panoramas of the Francophone world.
The Girls' Book: How to Be the Best at Everything (Best At Everything Ser.)
by Amanda Enright Juliana FosterA spiffy guide to anything and everything a girl could need to know! How to do almost anything in one handy little book! Want to be known for your unique style? Inside you'll learn how to design your own clothes (p. 35), do the perfect manicure (p. 82), or make your own lip gloss (p. 11). Feel like impressing your friends? Show them how you can make a crystal (p. 16), juggle one-handed (p. 33), or deal with a bully (p. 42). Bored and need something to do? Not anymore when you find out how to keep a secret diary (p. 88), make a scrapbook (p. 9), or put together a dance routine (p. 24). And tons of other neat-o things you need to know how to do!
Gildersleeve's Latin Grammar
by G. Lodge B. L. GildersleeveSince 1867, students of Latin and their teachers have turned to this famous guide for instruction on grammar and usage. The work of a distinguished professor who taught classics for six decades, it is celebrated for its lucid and comprehensive treatment.The first third of the text focuses on etymology, exploring inflections of the substantive and adjective; adverbs, numerals, and pronouns; inflection of the verb; and the formation of words. Subsequent chapters advance to syntax, examining simple and compound sentences; the arrangement of words and clauses; figures of syntax and rhetoric; and principal rules of syntax. The text concludes with an extended section on prosody that discusses and illustrates the conventions of Latin verse. Helpful indexes feature information on everyday Roman life, including explanations of the calendar, weights and measures, money, and names. No Latin reference collection is complete without this volume, which is equally useful for classroom and independent study.
Getting Through: The Pleasures and Perils of Cross-Cultural Communication (The\mit Press Ser.)
by Roger Kreuz Richard RobertsUnderstanding how culture affects the ways we communicate—how we tell jokes, greet, ask questions, hedge, apologize, compliment, and so much more.We can learn to speak other languages, but do we truly understand what we are saying? How much detail should we offer when someone asks how we are? How close should we stand to our conversational partners? Is an invitation genuine or just pro forma? So much of communication depends on culture and context. In Getting Through, Roger Kreuz and Richard Roberts offer a guide to understanding and being understood in different cultures. Drawing on research from psychology, linguistics, sociology, and other fields, as well as personal experience, anecdotes, and popular culture, Kreuz and Roberts describe cross-cultural communication in terms of pragmatics—exploring how language is used and not just what words mean. Sometimes this is easy to figure out. If someone hisses “I'm fine!” though clenched teeth, we can assume that she's not really fine. But sometimes the context, cultural or otherwise, is more nuanced. For example, a visitor from another country might be taken aback when an American offers a complaint (“Cold out today!”) as a greeting. And should you apologize the same way in Tokyo as you would in Toledo? Kreuz and Roberts help us navigate such subtleties. It's a fascinating way to think about human interaction, but it's not purely academic: The more we understand one another, the better we can communicate, and the better we can communicate, the more we can avoid conflict.
Get Talking Thai in Ten Days Beginner Audio Course: Enhanced Edition
by David SmythWhen travelling, do you want to journey off the English-speaking path, meet people and communicate easily?If so then you need to Get Talking. Through 10 common scenarios plus culture and travel advice, you'll learn the skills for understanding and the confidence to speak Thai in just 10 days.Practise the most frequent words and expressions for:-Making introductions-Greeting people-Taking a taxi-Going shopping-Ordering food-Going for a meal-Getting to the post office-Speaking about Thai-Asking where are you from-Asking if you have ever been outside Bangkok?You'll progress in your understanding of naturally-paced conversations, be able to personalise the language through interactive role-plays and perfect your pronunciation to sound more natural.This is a beginner level audio course with a free coursebook PDF for reading and writing practice. This will be available in your My Library section with all the audio files following your purchase.Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 70 years.
Get Talking Swedish in Ten Days: Enhanced Edition
by Regina HarkinWhen travelling, do you want to journey off the English-speaking path, meet people and communicate easily?If so then you need to Get Talking. Through 10 common scenarios plus culture and travel advice, you'll learn the skills for understanding and the confidence to speak Swedish in just 10 days.Practise the most frequent words and expressions for:-Being in an interview-Continuing the interview-Booking a room in a hotel-Checking into a hotel-Having a coffee-Having a meal-Taking a taxi-Travelling by subway-Going to the supermarket-Buying clothesYou'll progress in your understanding of naturally-paced conversations, be able to personalise the language through interactive role-plays and perfect your pronunciation to sound more natural.Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 70 years.
Get Talking Spanish in Ten Days: Enhanced Edition
by Juan Kattan-Ibarra Angela HowkinsWhen travelling, do you want to journey off the English-speaking path, meet people and communicate easily?If so then you need to Get Talking. Through 10 common scenarios plus culture and travel advice, you'll learn the skills for understanding and the confidence to speak Spanish in just 10 days.Practise the most frequent words and expressions for:-Meeting and greeting-Making introductions-Having a mid-morning drink-Having aperitivo time-Ordering the first two courses of a meal-Ordering dessert-Picking up the hire car-Booking into the hotel-Asking the way-Getting directions.You'll progress in your understanding of naturally-paced conversations, be able to personalise the language through interactive role-plays and perfect your pronunciation to sound more natural.Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 70 years.
Get Talking Russian in Ten Days: Enhanced Edition
by Rachel FarmerWhen travelling, do you want to journey off the English-speaking path, meet people and communicate easily?If so then you need to Get Talking. Through 10 common scenarios plus culture and travel advice, you'll learn the skills for understanding and the confidence to speak Russian in just 10 days.Practise the most frequent words and expressions for:-Getting to know people-Eating out-Finding your way around-Shopping for souvenirs-Checking into a hotel-Discussing where to go today-Booking an excursion-How are you doing?-Having problems-Exchanging contact details.You'll progress in your understanding of naturally-paced conversations, be able to personalise the language through interactive role-plays and perfect your pronunciation to sound more natural.Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 70 years.
Get Talking Portuguese in Ten Days: Enhanced Edition
by Sue Tyson-WardWhen travelling, do you want to journey off the English-speaking path, meet people and communicate easily?If so then you need to Get Talking. Through 10 common scenarios plus culture and travel advice, you’ll learn the skills for understanding and the confidence to speak Portuguese in just 10 days.Practise the most frequent words and expressions for:-Getting to know people-Having a snack-Going to the market-Booking a hotel room-Problem-solving at a restaurant-Being at the bus stop-Asking for local information-Finding out where the bank is-Going to the chemist's-Buying souvenirs.You'll progress in your understanding of naturally-paced conversations, be able to personalise the language through interactive role-plays and perfect your pronunciation to sound more natural.Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 70 years.
Get Talking Norwegian in Ten Days: Enhanced Edition
by Margaretha Danbolt-SimonsWhen travelling, do you want to journey off the English-speaking path, meet people and communicate easily?If so then you need to Get Talking. Through 10 common scenarios plus culture and travel advice, you'll learn the skills for understanding and the confidence to speak Norwegian in just 10 days.Practise the most frequent words and expressions for:-Introducing yourself-Making a telephone call-Arranging to meet-Going to a cafe;-Talking about likes and dislikes-Asking the way-Going to the tourist information office-Going to a chemist-Booking a room at a hotel-Going home.You'll progress in your understanding of naturally-paced conversations, be able to personalize the language through interactive role-plays and perfect your pronunciation to sound more natural.Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 70 years.
Get Talking Mandarin Chinese in Ten Days: Enhanced Edition
by Elizabeth Scurfield Song LianyiWhen travelling, do you want to journey off the English-speaking path, meet people and communicate easily?If so then you need to Get Talking. Through 10 common scenarios plus culture and travel advice, you'll learn the skills for understanding and the confidence to speak Mandarin Chinese in just 10 days.Practise the most frequent words and expressions for:-Getting to know people-Meeting people-Exchanging information-Asking for a telephone number-Having a drink-Having a meal-Booking a room-Booking a table-Asking for directions-Going to a local attraction.You'll progress in your understanding of naturally-paced conversations, be able to personalise the language through interactive role-plays and perfect your pronunciation to sound more natural.Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 70 years.
Get Talking Korean in Ten Days Beginner Audio Course: Enhanced Edition
by Robert Vernon Kyung-Il KwakWhen travelling, do you want to journey off the English-speaking path, meet people and speak Korean easily?If so then you need to Get Talking. Through 10 common scenarios plus culture and travel advice, you'll learn the skills for understanding and the confidence to speak Korean in just 10 days. Practise the most frequent words and expressions for: -greeting people -eating out -taking a taxi -asking for directions -going to see a movie -shopping for food -going to a department store -going to a bar -feeling ill -taking a trip including booking into a hotel.You'll progress in your understanding of naturally-paced conversations, be able to personalize the language through interactive role-plays and perfect your pronunciation to sound more natural.Get Talking Korean in Ten Days maps to A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages.Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.
Get Talking Korean in Ten Days Beginner Audio Course: The Essential Introduction to Speaking and Understanding
by Robert Vernon Kyung-Il KwakWhen travelling, do you want to journey off the English-speaking path, meet people and speak Korean easily?If so then you need to Get Talking. Through 10 common scenarios plus culture and travel advice, you'll learn the skills for understanding and the confidence to speak Korean in just 10 days. Practise the most frequent words and expressions for: -greeting people -eating out -taking a taxi -asking for directions -going to see a movie -shopping for food -going to a department store -going to a bar -feeling ill -taking a trip including booking into a hotel.You'll progress in your understanding of naturally-paced conversations, be able to personalize the language through interactive role-plays and perfect your pronunciation to sound more natural.Get Talking Korean in Ten Days maps to A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages.Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.