Linguistics is the scientific study of language and how humans acquire, use, and understand it. Linguists investigate topics like language structure, sound systems, grammar rules, how language varies between groups and regions, and how people unconsciously learn the rules of their native language from a young age. As a linguistics major, students study subfields like phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and how language changes over time or is used in social contexts. This allows them to gain skills in analytical reasoning and problem solving that can be applied in careers like teaching, speech therapy, publishing, translating, language documentation, computer programming, and more. Many linguistics majors also pursue graduate degrees in fields like lingu
The document summarizes Louise Bowen's research into the experiences of refugee students in higher education. [1] The research used interviews and photo/written diaries with 10 culturally diverse refugee participants at different stages of higher education. [2] It discusses challenges in giving voice to participants and addressing reflexivity as an interpreter. [3] It includes a transcript from an interview with "David" discussing his experience as a refugee student and blocking out his label to focus on his studies.
Native English Teacher or Non - Native English Teacher?Self-employed
The contentious issue of (non)nativeness remains unanswered.
Nowadays, being an NNEST or NEST should not count but rather teachers' professional capabilities.
The presentation provides a forum for reflection and discussion about NNESTs.
We should value professional and personal qualities over ‘nativeness.’
The skills and qualities that make an effective language teacher are the most significant.
Both ‘NESTs’ and ‘NNESTs’ are expected to be competent teachers, each with excellent professional skills.
What can non-native English-speaking teachers (NNESTs) perform better?
What can native English-speaking teachers (NESTs) manage better?
Doing multilingual research and researching multilingually involves considering several issues. Researchers must question assumptions about differences in conceptual meaning between languages and consider strategies for handling potential linguistic or conceptual clashes. The translation process should be identified and translators/interpreters should be involved in the research process in a way that is fit for purpose. All communication involves translation and researchers have a responsibility to represent participants and languages appropriately, even when speaking the same language as participants.
This document summarizes a PhD thesis on language representations in Denmark and Germany based on a multilingual empirical approach. The thesis compares how foreign languages are represented in the discourses of both countries within the framework of their official language and educational policies. It analyzes over 3,000 excerpts from documents between 2003-2008 using comparative critical discourse analysis and sociology of language to theorize how language hierarchies are constructed through representation and choice. Key findings include the positioning of English, immigrant languages, and inclusive vs. exclusive practices in each country's discourse.
Documentation of Hawai`i Sign Langauge an overview of some recent major resea...Claire Stabile
This document summarizes recent research on Hawai'i Sign Language (HSL). Lexicostatistical analysis shows that HSL has developed independently as a language isolate, with only 12-27% cognates when compared to other sign languages. There are currently estimated to be 40 fluent HSL users, though 75% use a creolized form mixing HSL and ASL. HSL has distinct phonological characteristics including extensive use of non-manual markers and subtle movement differences. Morphologically, handshapes indicate semantic categories like size, shape, and handling. Syntax follows a basic SOV word order, though conversational signing can include code-switching and variation. Ongoing documentation aims to further document and preserve HSL
The document summarizes Jane Andrews' presentation at the Researching Multilingually network event in April 2012. It discusses her research project that explored learning among children, parents, and teachers in multilingual communities in Wales and England. The research involved collaborating with interpreters to conduct interviews in languages including Welsh, Gujarati, Somali, Hindi, Urdu, and Panjabi. The presentation reflects on approaches to ensure effective collaboration and shared understanding between researchers and interpreters.
The document provides information about American Sign Language courses offered at Lake Travis High School. It describes the course content and expectations for ASL levels 1, 2 and 3. Students are immersed in ASL through a "Voices Off" policy and are expected to participate in discussions and complete interaction projects in the deaf community. Suggestions are provided for studying ASL successfully outside of class, including finding a study partner and practicing vocabulary daily. Helpful resources and websites about ASL and deaf culture are also listed.
Linguistics is the scientific study of language and how humans acquire, use, and understand it. Linguists investigate topics like language structure, sound systems, grammar rules, how language varies between groups and regions, and how people unconsciously learn the rules of their native language from a young age. As a linguistics major, students study subfields like phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and how language changes over time or is used in social contexts. This allows them to gain skills in analytical reasoning and problem solving that can be applied in careers like teaching, speech therapy, publishing, translating, language documentation, computer programming, and more. Many linguistics majors also pursue graduate degrees in fields like lingu
The document summarizes Louise Bowen's research into the experiences of refugee students in higher education. [1] The research used interviews and photo/written diaries with 10 culturally diverse refugee participants at different stages of higher education. [2] It discusses challenges in giving voice to participants and addressing reflexivity as an interpreter. [3] It includes a transcript from an interview with "David" discussing his experience as a refugee student and blocking out his label to focus on his studies.
Native English Teacher or Non - Native English Teacher?Self-employed
The contentious issue of (non)nativeness remains unanswered.
Nowadays, being an NNEST or NEST should not count but rather teachers' professional capabilities.
The presentation provides a forum for reflection and discussion about NNESTs.
We should value professional and personal qualities over ‘nativeness.’
The skills and qualities that make an effective language teacher are the most significant.
Both ‘NESTs’ and ‘NNESTs’ are expected to be competent teachers, each with excellent professional skills.
What can non-native English-speaking teachers (NNESTs) perform better?
What can native English-speaking teachers (NESTs) manage better?
Doing multilingual research and researching multilingually involves considering several issues. Researchers must question assumptions about differences in conceptual meaning between languages and consider strategies for handling potential linguistic or conceptual clashes. The translation process should be identified and translators/interpreters should be involved in the research process in a way that is fit for purpose. All communication involves translation and researchers have a responsibility to represent participants and languages appropriately, even when speaking the same language as participants.
This document summarizes a PhD thesis on language representations in Denmark and Germany based on a multilingual empirical approach. The thesis compares how foreign languages are represented in the discourses of both countries within the framework of their official language and educational policies. It analyzes over 3,000 excerpts from documents between 2003-2008 using comparative critical discourse analysis and sociology of language to theorize how language hierarchies are constructed through representation and choice. Key findings include the positioning of English, immigrant languages, and inclusive vs. exclusive practices in each country's discourse.
Documentation of Hawai`i Sign Langauge an overview of some recent major resea...Claire Stabile
This document summarizes recent research on Hawai'i Sign Language (HSL). Lexicostatistical analysis shows that HSL has developed independently as a language isolate, with only 12-27% cognates when compared to other sign languages. There are currently estimated to be 40 fluent HSL users, though 75% use a creolized form mixing HSL and ASL. HSL has distinct phonological characteristics including extensive use of non-manual markers and subtle movement differences. Morphologically, handshapes indicate semantic categories like size, shape, and handling. Syntax follows a basic SOV word order, though conversational signing can include code-switching and variation. Ongoing documentation aims to further document and preserve HSL
The document summarizes Jane Andrews' presentation at the Researching Multilingually network event in April 2012. It discusses her research project that explored learning among children, parents, and teachers in multilingual communities in Wales and England. The research involved collaborating with interpreters to conduct interviews in languages including Welsh, Gujarati, Somali, Hindi, Urdu, and Panjabi. The presentation reflects on approaches to ensure effective collaboration and shared understanding between researchers and interpreters.
The document provides information about American Sign Language courses offered at Lake Travis High School. It describes the course content and expectations for ASL levels 1, 2 and 3. Students are immersed in ASL through a "Voices Off" policy and are expected to participate in discussions and complete interaction projects in the deaf community. Suggestions are provided for studying ASL successfully outside of class, including finding a study partner and practicing vocabulary daily. Helpful resources and websites about ASL and deaf culture are also listed.
This document discusses the debate around defining native and non-native English speaker teachers. It presents research finding that both have strengths, with native speakers stronger in pronunciation and cultural knowledge, while non-native speakers have stronger student language learning strategy knowledge and knowledge of students' first language. Myths are presented around the idea that native teachers are always better, but realities show English is spoken globally and nonnative teachers understand problematic language areas from their own learning. Recent research finds students value teachers' professional skills over language skills and prefer both native and nonnative teachers. The document advocates for collaboration between the two groups.
UTA New Teacher Webinar “Resources and Information for Teaching Multilingual Learners”, April 19, 2014 w/ Dr. Peggy Semingson
The University of Texas of Arlington presents the Spring, 2013 New Teacher Webinar Series as part of our Teacher Induction Project. The purpose of the Teacher Induction Project is to build "digital community" for current students and alumni of the department as well as new teachers beyond UT Arlington in the global community.
Link to the recording: https://elearn.uta.edu/webapps/bb-collaborate-bb_bb60/recording/launchGuest?uid=0df471b4-23a0-4129-8dc2-ade6b8782cc9
Recordings available in archives
YouTube Channel (UTA New Teachers) https://www.youtube.com/user/UTANewTeachers
slideshare (UTA New Teachers): http://www.slideshare.net/utanewteachers and today's slideshare (4/19/14): http://www.slideshare.net/UTANewTeachers/march-29-webinar-with-dr-peggy-semingson-multilingual-esl
Questions:
Contact Dr. Peggy Semingson at peggys@uta.edu or Dr. Amber Brown
amberb@exchange.uta.edu
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/UT-Arlington-Curriculum-and-Instruction/119343291449696?ref=hl
Twitter: @UTANewTeachers
YouTube: http://youtube.com/utanewteachers
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/UTANewTeachers/
Master’s degree at UT Arlington in Mind, Brain and Education: http://www.uta.edu/coehp/gradadvising/programs/curricandinstruct/mind-brain-and-education.php
Email: schwarma@uta.ed Dr. Marc Schwartz
This document provides information about Student A, a junior kindergarten student from a Spanish-speaking home. It outlines Student A's academic strengths and challenges, as well as funds of knowledge from his home and culture. Student A struggles with English proficiency, literacy skills, and academic vocabulary. However, he is supported by his family to attend school regularly and enjoys participating in classroom activities. His funds of knowledge include being fluent in Spanish, visiting extended family in Mexico annually, and witnessing his father's recovery from an injury.
This document discusses teaching Spanish to heritage speakers in Colorado. It notes that the majority of Hispanics in Colorado are of Mexican origin, and over half of K-12 students are Hispanic. Teaching heritage speakers requires different approaches than traditional second language classes, as heritage students have varying proficiency levels and literacy concerns. The document recommends incorporating sociocultural theory, using different registers to scaffold development, and focusing on reading authentic texts and writing in stages. Community involvement and program development are also important for recruiting and retaining heritage students.
The researcher discusses the challenges they faced in conducting their research multilingually, as they often relied on translators to communicate with participants who spoke other languages. They found translation between languages to be more difficult than expected, and frequently had to adjust their strategy or visit participants in person to ensure proper understanding. The researcher questions how accurately they are able to convey the true needs and perspectives of the participants.
This document discusses the challenges of conducting multilingual research that incorporates both English and British Sign Language (BSL). It describes a case study of the author's doctoral research involving deaf participants. Key issues discussed include designing a consent form that is accessible in both written English and BSL, and the lack of appropriate technology and support within the university for working with video and visual media. The author notes that while fields like African American studies are well-supported, deaf studies must "pull itself up by the bootstraps" due to less recognition and resources.
How has our understanding of BICS/CALP and time needed for academic achievement by second-language learners changed over the last 3 decades as we have learned more from new waves of immigration and new research findings? In this session, this foundational information will be updated and re-examined based on current research and teaching practices.
This document discusses facts about languages and language diversity. It notes that up to 7,000 languages are spoken worldwide, with 260 found in Europe alone. 24 languages are official EU languages. The document also discusses language families and their origins, as well as the benefits of learning languages, such as improved brainpower and higher earnings. It concludes by listing the number and types of languages spoken by 5 individuals.
This document summarizes a research study about Polish immigrants in Ireland and their use of accented English. The study aims to understand attitudes towards standard English and Polish-accented English, and examine perceptions of the cultural and economic value assigned to different accents. It explores how accent may contribute to discrimination and present barriers to career advancement. The research methodology will involve interviews and surveys to assess Polish immigrants' perceptions of standard Irish-English, British English, American English, and their own Polish-accented English varieties.
This document provides a list of resources for adult ESL students to continue learning English independently. It summarizes various books, websites, CDs, and other materials that cover topics like vocabulary, grammar, listening exercises, American idioms, fiction stories, and job interview skills. Many of the resources are available for free through the public library and provide options for both beginning and advanced English learners. The document aims to equip ESL students with supplemental materials after completing a formal English program.
Foreign language learning French, Spanish,German,Arabic, Chinese, Japanese,He...Pragati Nerul
This document discusses the importance and benefits of learning foreign languages. It provides reasons for learning several major languages including French, Spanish, German, Arabic, Japanese, Hebrew, and Mandarin Chinese. Learning a foreign language can provide professional and personal benefits like improved job prospects, cultural understanding, and opportunities to study or work abroad. Foreign language skills are valued by international businesses and can help one stand out among candidates for important positions or college admissions.
This document introduces the key uses of academic language, which are ways that language can be used for specific purposes across academic contexts. The four key uses are: argue, explain, recount, and discuss. Each key use has certain language features and examples provided. The key uses are meant to better align language demands with academic standards and describe how students are expected to use language for different purposes in schools.
Key Principles & Digital Tools for ELL Instruction Martin Cisneros
This document discusses key principles and digital tools for English language learner (ELL) instruction based on the Common Core State Standards. It provides an overview of ELL demographics and definitions of various ELL-related terms. It also describes the California ELD Standards and how they align with and amplify the Common Core State Standards for English language arts. The document concludes by presenting several strategies for using video and multimedia to engage ELL students, such as having students dub videos, answer questions about video clips, or use videos to practice reading strategies.
The document discusses the estimated extinction of languages, with experts predicting that 90% of the world's 6,000 languages may become extinct within 200 years. It examines classifications of language vitality, with Krauss estimating that 3,000 languages are moribund, 240 are endangered, and only 600 are safe. Factors like spheres of language use, multilingualism, education, and local economies can impact a language's vitality over time. The chapter aims to raise awareness of the issue and give hope that language extinction may not be inevitable with revitalization efforts.
Oral lang ece aps (july 28 2014) (final)SVTaylor123
Here are a few observations about the teacher's language use in this transcript:
- The teacher uses simple, short sentences that are easy for young children to understand.
- Questions are asked with rising intonation to signal they are questions.
- The teacher provides models for student responses when needed.
- Vocabulary like "morning", "Thursday", and "April" are used to build students' academic language.
- The teacher waits for individual student responses, allowing time for processing language.
- Responses from students are repeated and expanded on to reinforce language learning.
- Nonverbal cues like intonation, repetition and expansion support oral language development.
- The context of a morning
While the yearly ACCESS score gives us a starting point, language assessment should happen throughout the school year. With assessment data, teachers can create language targets to accelerate student growth. Join an EL Coach on her journey for creating district-wide assessments that fit within the WiDA framework, support English Language Development, and empower EL teachers at the collaborative table.
Este documento lista diferentes tipos de pasta y fideos, incluyendo linguine, spaghetti, lasagna, cannelloni, gnocchi, ravioli y diferentes variedades de fideos asiáticos como ramen, soba, udon y wonton. La lista incluye detalles como el tamaño, forma y ingredientes de más de 50 variedades de pasta y fideos de trigo, arroz y otros granos.
Karstan and Max are walking from Melbourne to Newcastle over 30 days to raise money for charity. Their goal is to raise $120,000 for sick children by meeting donors along the 1200km route. The document provides the daily itinerary and map links for their journey from November 7th to December 6th, asking people to follow their progress and make donations to support this worthy cause.
The document discusses measurements and metrics. It provides background on ancient measurement systems based on body parts and food grains. It then summarizes the modern metric system devised in the late 18th century to have a single, unified, decimal-based system for use around the world. Key details include that the metric system is based on powers of 10, making conversions easier by moving the decimal point. The metric system is now used internationally, with only three countries still using other systems.
This document discusses the debate around defining native and non-native English speaker teachers. It presents research finding that both have strengths, with native speakers stronger in pronunciation and cultural knowledge, while non-native speakers have stronger student language learning strategy knowledge and knowledge of students' first language. Myths are presented around the idea that native teachers are always better, but realities show English is spoken globally and nonnative teachers understand problematic language areas from their own learning. Recent research finds students value teachers' professional skills over language skills and prefer both native and nonnative teachers. The document advocates for collaboration between the two groups.
UTA New Teacher Webinar “Resources and Information for Teaching Multilingual Learners”, April 19, 2014 w/ Dr. Peggy Semingson
The University of Texas of Arlington presents the Spring, 2013 New Teacher Webinar Series as part of our Teacher Induction Project. The purpose of the Teacher Induction Project is to build "digital community" for current students and alumni of the department as well as new teachers beyond UT Arlington in the global community.
Link to the recording: https://elearn.uta.edu/webapps/bb-collaborate-bb_bb60/recording/launchGuest?uid=0df471b4-23a0-4129-8dc2-ade6b8782cc9
Recordings available in archives
YouTube Channel (UTA New Teachers) https://www.youtube.com/user/UTANewTeachers
slideshare (UTA New Teachers): http://www.slideshare.net/utanewteachers and today's slideshare (4/19/14): http://www.slideshare.net/UTANewTeachers/march-29-webinar-with-dr-peggy-semingson-multilingual-esl
Questions:
Contact Dr. Peggy Semingson at peggys@uta.edu or Dr. Amber Brown
amberb@exchange.uta.edu
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/UT-Arlington-Curriculum-and-Instruction/119343291449696?ref=hl
Twitter: @UTANewTeachers
YouTube: http://youtube.com/utanewteachers
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/UTANewTeachers/
Master’s degree at UT Arlington in Mind, Brain and Education: http://www.uta.edu/coehp/gradadvising/programs/curricandinstruct/mind-brain-and-education.php
Email: schwarma@uta.ed Dr. Marc Schwartz
This document provides information about Student A, a junior kindergarten student from a Spanish-speaking home. It outlines Student A's academic strengths and challenges, as well as funds of knowledge from his home and culture. Student A struggles with English proficiency, literacy skills, and academic vocabulary. However, he is supported by his family to attend school regularly and enjoys participating in classroom activities. His funds of knowledge include being fluent in Spanish, visiting extended family in Mexico annually, and witnessing his father's recovery from an injury.
This document discusses teaching Spanish to heritage speakers in Colorado. It notes that the majority of Hispanics in Colorado are of Mexican origin, and over half of K-12 students are Hispanic. Teaching heritage speakers requires different approaches than traditional second language classes, as heritage students have varying proficiency levels and literacy concerns. The document recommends incorporating sociocultural theory, using different registers to scaffold development, and focusing on reading authentic texts and writing in stages. Community involvement and program development are also important for recruiting and retaining heritage students.
The researcher discusses the challenges they faced in conducting their research multilingually, as they often relied on translators to communicate with participants who spoke other languages. They found translation between languages to be more difficult than expected, and frequently had to adjust their strategy or visit participants in person to ensure proper understanding. The researcher questions how accurately they are able to convey the true needs and perspectives of the participants.
This document discusses the challenges of conducting multilingual research that incorporates both English and British Sign Language (BSL). It describes a case study of the author's doctoral research involving deaf participants. Key issues discussed include designing a consent form that is accessible in both written English and BSL, and the lack of appropriate technology and support within the university for working with video and visual media. The author notes that while fields like African American studies are well-supported, deaf studies must "pull itself up by the bootstraps" due to less recognition and resources.
How has our understanding of BICS/CALP and time needed for academic achievement by second-language learners changed over the last 3 decades as we have learned more from new waves of immigration and new research findings? In this session, this foundational information will be updated and re-examined based on current research and teaching practices.
This document discusses facts about languages and language diversity. It notes that up to 7,000 languages are spoken worldwide, with 260 found in Europe alone. 24 languages are official EU languages. The document also discusses language families and their origins, as well as the benefits of learning languages, such as improved brainpower and higher earnings. It concludes by listing the number and types of languages spoken by 5 individuals.
This document summarizes a research study about Polish immigrants in Ireland and their use of accented English. The study aims to understand attitudes towards standard English and Polish-accented English, and examine perceptions of the cultural and economic value assigned to different accents. It explores how accent may contribute to discrimination and present barriers to career advancement. The research methodology will involve interviews and surveys to assess Polish immigrants' perceptions of standard Irish-English, British English, American English, and their own Polish-accented English varieties.
This document provides a list of resources for adult ESL students to continue learning English independently. It summarizes various books, websites, CDs, and other materials that cover topics like vocabulary, grammar, listening exercises, American idioms, fiction stories, and job interview skills. Many of the resources are available for free through the public library and provide options for both beginning and advanced English learners. The document aims to equip ESL students with supplemental materials after completing a formal English program.
Foreign language learning French, Spanish,German,Arabic, Chinese, Japanese,He...Pragati Nerul
This document discusses the importance and benefits of learning foreign languages. It provides reasons for learning several major languages including French, Spanish, German, Arabic, Japanese, Hebrew, and Mandarin Chinese. Learning a foreign language can provide professional and personal benefits like improved job prospects, cultural understanding, and opportunities to study or work abroad. Foreign language skills are valued by international businesses and can help one stand out among candidates for important positions or college admissions.
This document introduces the key uses of academic language, which are ways that language can be used for specific purposes across academic contexts. The four key uses are: argue, explain, recount, and discuss. Each key use has certain language features and examples provided. The key uses are meant to better align language demands with academic standards and describe how students are expected to use language for different purposes in schools.
Key Principles & Digital Tools for ELL Instruction Martin Cisneros
This document discusses key principles and digital tools for English language learner (ELL) instruction based on the Common Core State Standards. It provides an overview of ELL demographics and definitions of various ELL-related terms. It also describes the California ELD Standards and how they align with and amplify the Common Core State Standards for English language arts. The document concludes by presenting several strategies for using video and multimedia to engage ELL students, such as having students dub videos, answer questions about video clips, or use videos to practice reading strategies.
The document discusses the estimated extinction of languages, with experts predicting that 90% of the world's 6,000 languages may become extinct within 200 years. It examines classifications of language vitality, with Krauss estimating that 3,000 languages are moribund, 240 are endangered, and only 600 are safe. Factors like spheres of language use, multilingualism, education, and local economies can impact a language's vitality over time. The chapter aims to raise awareness of the issue and give hope that language extinction may not be inevitable with revitalization efforts.
Oral lang ece aps (july 28 2014) (final)SVTaylor123
Here are a few observations about the teacher's language use in this transcript:
- The teacher uses simple, short sentences that are easy for young children to understand.
- Questions are asked with rising intonation to signal they are questions.
- The teacher provides models for student responses when needed.
- Vocabulary like "morning", "Thursday", and "April" are used to build students' academic language.
- The teacher waits for individual student responses, allowing time for processing language.
- Responses from students are repeated and expanded on to reinforce language learning.
- Nonverbal cues like intonation, repetition and expansion support oral language development.
- The context of a morning
While the yearly ACCESS score gives us a starting point, language assessment should happen throughout the school year. With assessment data, teachers can create language targets to accelerate student growth. Join an EL Coach on her journey for creating district-wide assessments that fit within the WiDA framework, support English Language Development, and empower EL teachers at the collaborative table.
Este documento lista diferentes tipos de pasta y fideos, incluyendo linguine, spaghetti, lasagna, cannelloni, gnocchi, ravioli y diferentes variedades de fideos asiáticos como ramen, soba, udon y wonton. La lista incluye detalles como el tamaño, forma y ingredientes de más de 50 variedades de pasta y fideos de trigo, arroz y otros granos.
Karstan and Max are walking from Melbourne to Newcastle over 30 days to raise money for charity. Their goal is to raise $120,000 for sick children by meeting donors along the 1200km route. The document provides the daily itinerary and map links for their journey from November 7th to December 6th, asking people to follow their progress and make donations to support this worthy cause.
The document discusses measurements and metrics. It provides background on ancient measurement systems based on body parts and food grains. It then summarizes the modern metric system devised in the late 18th century to have a single, unified, decimal-based system for use around the world. Key details include that the metric system is based on powers of 10, making conversions easier by moving the decimal point. The metric system is now used internationally, with only three countries still using other systems.
The document discusses the global market for international education, noting that there are over 3.7 million international students worldwide who spend over $105 billion annually on tuition and living expenses. It also provides statistics on the number of international students in certain countries and cities, and explains that education agents earn $500 million annually helping connect international students with schools.
The document discusses the pitfalls of overposting on social media like Facebook. It states that excessively posting similar content multiple times a day is ineffective and can annoy customers. While some brands think more posts means more engagement, the document claims content quality is more important. It recommends aiming for one to two posts per day or four to five posts per week for highest engagement rates. Overposting drives users away rather than bringing in more attention and interactions.
This document discusses an ebook platform called Beneath the Ink that allows readers to immerse themselves in stories through interactive elements. It notes the growth of the ebook market and tablet usage. Beneath the Ink aims to partner with authors, experts and curators to create dynamic and relevant ebook experiences using the ePub3 format. The company expects to generate increasing revenue over time as the ebook market and its products expand.
This document contains vocabulary terms from four biology topics: experimental design, cells, cell structures, and heredity and DNA. Key terms related to experimental design include hypothesis, independent variable, dependent variable, control, data table, and graphs. Key terms related to cells include diffusion, osmosis, transport, photosynthesis, and cellular respiration. Key terms related to cell structures include cell, organelle, nucleus, chloroplast, and vacuole. Finally, key terms related to heredity and DNA include gene, phenotype, genotype, meiosis, DNA, and mutation.
Para actualizar los datos del perfil del aula, los estudiantes deben ingresar al sitio web de la universidad, hacer clic en "Aula virtual" y luego en "editar información" para modificar datos personales y la foto de perfil. Luego deben ingresar a los cursos correspondientes, participar en foros seleccionando el foro deseado e inscribiéndose en él.
The document discusses the natural and man-made causes and effects of global warming. The natural causes include sunspots, water vapor, and climate cycles. The man-made causes are burning fossil fuels, methane, and deforestation. Both natural factors and human activities contribute to global warming's effects, which include increased temperatures, melting glaciers, and animal migration caused by changes in living environments.
The document defines and discusses facelessness in social media. Facelessness refers to anonymity online, where users can be anonymous and their real identities unknown. It has three definitions - having no face, being remote and impersonal, and being anonymous. While anonymity allows insulation from repercussions, it can enable negative behaviors like insults, cyberbullying, and fraud. Complete anonymity is nearly impossible due to technology that can trace IP addresses and devices. The document examines both benefits and risks of facelessness in social media.
The National Transportation Library provides transportation resources and tools including a collection of over 200,000 print titles and 100 online databases. It receives over 1000 reference requests per month and has around 75,000 unique visitors to its website. The library offers a digital repository of over 40,000 transportation documents, a transportation knowledgebase of FAQs, and guides to sources of transportation information, dictionaries and directories, and special collections.
This document contains vocabulary terms from various topics in life science including experimental design, cells, parts of cells, heredity and DNA, and evolution and the geologic time scale. It lists over 100 key terms organized under topic headings such as hypothesis, diffusion, cell theory, DNA, natural selection, and geologic eras. The terms provide foundational vocabulary for understanding core concepts across life science subjects in the first semester.
This document discusses lessons for teaching vocabulary based on corpus analysis. It recommends using corpora to determine word frequency, differences between spoken and written usage, common contexts and collocations, and grammatical patterns. For a vocabulary syllabus, it suggests teaching meaning, forms, word parts, collocations, register, and frequency. In the classroom, the document advises focusing on vocabulary, offering variety, repetition, organizing words into groups, and making learning personal but not overwhelming. It also recommends vocabulary notebooks, research tools, and everyday usage to help students learn independently.
This document discusses vocabulary building. It defines vocabulary as the set of words a person knows and can use. There are different types of vocabulary, including reading, listening, speaking, and writing vocabulary. Context plays an important role in learning word meanings. The document outlines three steps to learning vocabulary: presenting new words, helping remember words, and personalizing words. It also summarizes several research findings about vocabulary, such as the importance of multiple exposures to words and relating words to prior knowledge.
This document defines and explains key terms related to language learning and teaching. It defines acquisition vs learning, approaches to language teaching, digital literacy vs literacy, English as a foreign language vs English as a second language, the silent period, the language acquisition device, mother tongue vs target language, multiple intelligences theory, phonics, total physical response, and the zone of proximal development. The document provides brief explanations of each term.
The document discusses different language varieties such as dialects, sociolects, idiolects, slang, jargon, pidgins, and creoles. It provides definitions and examples of each variety. Dialects are geographical variations while sociolects are based on social factors. An idiolect is an individual's unique speech patterns. Slang and jargon involve informal or technical vocabulary respectively. Pidgins are contact languages without native speakers, and creoles develop from pidgins when they become a community's native language. The document also defines linguistic registers as variations in formality of language used in different social contexts.
The document discusses mainstreaming English and language proficiency. It defines mainstreaming as the bridge to language proficiency, especially for listening skills. There are five stages of language proficiency from basic to advanced proficient levels. Mainstreaming is important because it acknowledges minority languages and allows students to learn in their native language before transitioning to English, helping ensure they do not fall behind in other subjects.
This document provides the annual teaching plan for English language instruction at the UNIDAD EDUCATIVA FISCAL “riobamba” school in Riobamba, Ecuador for the 2013-2014 school year. The plan targets 1st year BGU students and outlines objectives, contents, and methodologies for developing students' communicative competence and language skills in English over the course of the school year. Objectives are organized by linguistic, sociolinguistic, and pragmatic components as well as the skills of listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Contents are divided into terms covering various functions and language structures. Methodologies are described for developing skills through strategies such as modeling, drilling, and the writing process. Resources listed
11 09-2020 skills for language learningSULTANAJAMIL1
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Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
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11. Kinds of words…
• Common data among
subjects.
• Common writing pattern.
Academic
• Do not occur in other subject
areas.
• Specific purpose.
Technical
14. How many words are there, how
many do leaners need to know?
Third new
vocabulary
International
Vocabulary
267.000
Word families
The American
Heritage Words
Frequency Book
88.533 word families
Unknown
vocabulary
15.000 to
20.000 words
15. Dealing with low-frequency
vocabulary
To train
Teacher
and
Learner
To deal with
vocabulary
Strategies Facilitator
High-
frequency
vocabulary
Guessing
from context
clues,
Using words
parts,
Vocabulary
cards and
dictionary
17. References:
Nation, I., Long, M., & Richards, J. (2001). The goals of
vocabulary learning. Michael H [ed.]; Richards, Jack C [ed.].
Learning vocabulary in another language. New York:
Cambridge University Press.