Focusing on the application of corpus linguistics, this book provides a detailed guide on utilizing linguistic tools and techniques to analyze oral history archives. It offers a step-by-step methodology, making it accessible for researchers and students interested in exploring the intersection of language and historical narratives.
Late 18th and Early 19th Century Letters by Paupers, Prisoners, and Rogues
The book explores the linguistic strategies employed by the impoverished and desperate during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, highlighting their use of language as a tool for achieving essential goals. It analyzes three collections of letters authored by the poor, showcasing their resourcefulness and the significance of communication in their struggles for survival and support.
Focusing on historical spoken language, this book analyzes two corpora from Victorian London and 1930s Bolton to explore continuity and change. It demonstrates how examining these historical sources reveals insights into the nature of spoken language, as well as the attitudes, values, and behaviors of the communities represented. This approach highlights the significance of historical context in understanding the evolution of spoken communication.
Focusing on ELT-related corpus research, this guide introduces essential concepts in grammar, lexis, ESP, and learner corpora. It explores the implications and classroom applications of corpus research, providing extension tasks and project suggestions to enhance understanding. Aimed at teachers, students, and researchers, it equips readers with the skills needed to conduct their own corpus research, making it an invaluable resource for those new to the field or looking to specialize in specific areas of English Language Teaching.
Offering a practical introduction to the fundamental principles of materials development in TESOL, this textbook introduces you to a wide range of theoretical and practical issues in materials development to enable you to make informed and principled choices in the selection, evaluation, adaptation and production of materials.