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The "Key Issues" series makes available the contemporary responses that met important books on their first appearance. The notion that language was a divine gift to humanity was seriously questioned by Darwin's theory of evolution. This text contains various contributions to the controversy.

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This book provides a broad overview of parameter-setting theory in first and second language acquisition. It goes on to refine the theory by revisiting and challenging the traditional assumptions that underlie it, based on cross-linguistic language data that cover a range of syntactic and phonological phenomena.

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Participatory Critical Rhetoric: Theoretical and Methodological Foundations for Studying Rhetoric In Situ examines the increasing use of field methods using a programmatic theoretical and methodological approach.

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Participatory Critical Rhetoric: Theoretical and Methodological Foundations for Studying Rhetoric In Situ offers a programmatic theoretical and methodological exploration of the increasing use of field methods in rhetorical studies.

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A Spanish language course designed to prepare students linguistically and culturally for their year abroad. It includes exercises based on Spanish and Latin American texts; a variety of grammatical topics; English texts for translation into Spanish; audio and video recordings of different Hispanic voices; and, a range of simulations.

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Features a Spanish language course designed to prepare students linguistically and culturally for their year abroad. This book includes exercises based on Spanish and Latin American texts; a variety of grammatical topics; English texts for translation into Spanish; and audio and video recordings of different Hispanic voices.

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This text recognizes that there is no simple way to develop literacy. It begins with the central premise that literacy is not simply a cognitive process, but a set of social practices used in socio-cultural contexts.

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This volume brings together eleven essays that address a range of issues extending from broader questions of social justice to the sexual intimacy that bears the mark of our fleshly existence. Collectively, these essays extend the reach of Paul Ricoeur's early to late works by taking up some of the major social, political and religious challenges facing us in a postmodern, ultrapluralistic world.

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Offers a global exploration of the theory and practice in the teaching of stylistics and the implementation of stylistic techniques in teaching other subjects. This book discusses a broad range of interrelated topics including hypertext, English as a Foreign Language, English as a Second Language, poetry, creative writing, and metaphor.

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This volume seeks to renew the dialogue between Bernstein's sociology and systemic functional linguistic theory. The discussions demonstrate the role and significance of pedagogy in shaping consciousness and also reveal the continuing relevance of the theories to each other.

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An introduction to the pedagogy of language learning in higher education. It focuses on learner motivation, classroom environments, relationships for learning, and the future of language education. The book reveals numerous links to language education on the secondary level.

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An introduction to the pedagogy of language learning in higher education. It focuses on learner motivation, classroom environments, relationships for learning, and the future of language education. The book reveals numerous links to language education on the secondary level.

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This essential guide covers the key rules - and pitfalls - of written and spoken grammar. It covers such areas as: the building blocks of language, common errors and misconceptions, choosing the right level of expression, differences between British and American English, and political correctness.

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A guide to mastering punctuation marks and improving your writing. Covering everything from semi-colons to inverted commas, it gives step-by-step guidance on how to use each mark and how to avoid common mistakes. It contains examples of correct and incorrect usage and exercises that enable you to practise what you've learned.

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Have you been asked to give a speech
Are you worried your nerves will get the better of you
Do you need some tips on how to deliver your message clearly and effectively

Perfect Speeches for All Occasions is an indispensable guide for anyone who has to give a talk or presentation.

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Perfect Written English is an indispensable guide to mastering grammar and improving your writing style.

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This book theoretically and empirically argues for culture-oriented foreign language pedagogy in the context of U.S. collegiate Chinese language education. This pedagogy is designed to address the overall drop in U.S. collegiate foreign language enrollment, as it connects foreign language programs to university missions and social needs.