Developing Advanced Literacy in First and Second Languages

Meaning With Power

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Educational Theory, Bilingual Education, Teaching
Cover of the book Developing Advanced Literacy in First and Second Languages by , Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781135643171
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: April 11, 2005
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781135643171
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: April 11, 2005
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

This book addresses the linguistic challenges faced by diverse populations of students at the secondary and post-secondary levels as they engage in academic tasks requiring advanced levels of reading and writing. Learning to use language in ways that meet academic expectations is a challenge for students who have had little exposure and opportunity to use such language outside of school. Although much is known about emergent literacy in the early years of schooling, much less has been written about the development of advanced literacy as students move into secondary education and beyond. Developing Advanced Literacy in First and Second Languages: Meaning With Power:
*brings together work on first and second language acquisition and emphasizes the importance of developing advanced literacy in the first language, such as Spanish for bilingual students, as well as English;
*spans a range of theoretical orientations and analytic approaches, drawing on work in systemic functional linguistics, genre theory, and sociocultural perspectives;
*addresses the content areas of science, history, and language arts;
*provides specific information about genres and grammatical features in these content areas; and
*presents suggestions for teacher education.

What unites the contributors to this volume is their shared commitment to a view of literacy that emphasizes both the social contexts and the linguistic challenges. The chapters collected in this volume contribute in important ways to research and pedagogy on advanced literacy development for the multilingual and multicultural students in today's classrooms. This book is particularly useful for researchers and students in language and education, applied linguistics, and others concerned with issues and challenges of advanced literacy development in first and second languages.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book addresses the linguistic challenges faced by diverse populations of students at the secondary and post-secondary levels as they engage in academic tasks requiring advanced levels of reading and writing. Learning to use language in ways that meet academic expectations is a challenge for students who have had little exposure and opportunity to use such language outside of school. Although much is known about emergent literacy in the early years of schooling, much less has been written about the development of advanced literacy as students move into secondary education and beyond. Developing Advanced Literacy in First and Second Languages: Meaning With Power:
*brings together work on first and second language acquisition and emphasizes the importance of developing advanced literacy in the first language, such as Spanish for bilingual students, as well as English;
*spans a range of theoretical orientations and analytic approaches, drawing on work in systemic functional linguistics, genre theory, and sociocultural perspectives;
*addresses the content areas of science, history, and language arts;
*provides specific information about genres and grammatical features in these content areas; and
*presents suggestions for teacher education.

What unites the contributors to this volume is their shared commitment to a view of literacy that emphasizes both the social contexts and the linguistic challenges. The chapters collected in this volume contribute in important ways to research and pedagogy on advanced literacy development for the multilingual and multicultural students in today's classrooms. This book is particularly useful for researchers and students in language and education, applied linguistics, and others concerned with issues and challenges of advanced literacy development in first and second languages.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Subalterns and Social Protest by
Cover of the book Drink, Drugs and Dependence by
Cover of the book African Diaspora and the Metropolis by
Cover of the book Matters of Mind by
Cover of the book Japan's War Memories by
Cover of the book The International Politics of Fashion by
Cover of the book Shame and Creativity by
Cover of the book Overcoming Disadvantage in Education by
Cover of the book Identity Troubles by
Cover of the book The UK Equity Gap by
Cover of the book War and the State in Early Modern Europe by
Cover of the book Organisational Learning and Effectiveness by
Cover of the book Textual Practice by
Cover of the book Healing Rhythms: The World of South Korea's East Coast Hereditary Shamans by
Cover of the book Public Relations, Activism, and Social Change by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy