7.326, Books: Philosophy of lg, Historical lx, 2nd lg acquisition

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LINGUIST List:  Vol-7-326. Fri Mar 1 1996. ISSN: 1068-4875. Lines:  118
 
Subject: 7.326, Books: Philosophy of lg, Historical lx, 2nd lg acquisition
 
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------------------------------New Books-------------------------------------
 
PHILOSOPHY OF LANGUAGE
 
McCauley, Robert N. (editor) (Emory University)
THE CHURCHLANDS AND THEIR CRITICS
March 1996	6 x 9		320 pages
0-631-18969-6	paperback	$19.95		14.99 GBP
0-631-18968-8	hardcover	$49.95		40.00 GBP
 
The influence of Patricia and Paul Churchland's work on contemporary
philosophy and cognitive science has been profound.  The Churchlands
have challenged nearly all prevailing doctrines concerning knowledge,
mind, science, and language.  This collection contains nine newly
commissioned essays by distinguished scholars from philosophy,
psychology, and the neurosciences along with the Churchlands' replies.
BLACKWELL PUBLISHERS: phone: (800) 216-2522 fax: (617)547-0789
email:blkwell at world.std.com
 
 
 
HISTORICAL LINGUISTICS
 
Burrow, J.A. and Thorlac Turville-Petre (University of Bristol,
University of Nottingham)
 
A BOOK OF MIDDLE ENGLISH, Second Edition
January 1996	6 x 9		384 pages
0-631-19353-7	paperback	$22.95		13.99 GBP
0-631-19352-9	hardcover	$59.95		45.00 GBP
 
In the short time since its first publication, this book has already
gone a long way towards establishing itself as the standard text in
the field.  This new and revised edition takes account of suggestions
and comments from reviewers and from those who have used the book all
over the world.  BLACKWELL PUBLISHERS: phone: (800) 216-2522 fax:
(617)547-0789 email:blkwell at world.std.com
 
 
2nd LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
 
Johnson, Keith (Lancaster University)
LANGUAGE TEACHING AND SKILL LEARNING
January 1996	6 x 9		224 pages
0-631-16877-X	paperback	$19.95		12.99 GBP
0-631-16876-1	hardcover	$49.95		40.00 GBP
 
This text argues controversially that second language acquisition has
much in common with other forms of skill learning; and that there is
much to be learned about the business of language teaching by
considering the views and practices of teachers in other domains. The
study of second language learning and teaching may thus draw on
knowledge about first language acquisition, but not on what is known
about the learning of non-linguistic skills. This book argues against
such an approach. It begins by considering arguments for and against
the uniqueness of language. It reviews the recent SLA literature,
looking both at general learning theories and opposing theories
(mostly based on the study of universal grammar). The book then turns
to language teaching, and in a programmatic way considers what
insights may be gained by viewing language within a general skill
framework.  BLACKWELL PUBLISHERS: phone: (800) 216-2522 fax:
(617)547-0789 email:blkwell at world.std.com
 
 
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