Language and Learning An Introduction for Teaching

This revised and updated edition of Language and Learning provides a practical and readable explanation of how language can be understood. It draws on established theories and current understandings about language and literacy to introduce the reader to the key concepts in the field. This new edition includes an explanation of multiple literacies, critical literacy, and the resources students bring to the task of becoming literate. It features activities, discussion questions, key concepts, and extensive references for further reading.Emmitt, Marie is the author of 'Language and Learning An Introduction for Teaching', published 0000 under ISBN 9780195516227 and ISBN 0195516222.