A Critical Introduction to Language Evolution : Current Controversies and Future Prospects / / by Ljiljana Progovac
| A Critical Introduction to Language Evolution : Current Controversies and Future Prospects / / by Ljiljana Progovac |
| Autore | Progovac Ljiljana |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2019.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2019 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (XIV, 86 p. 17 illus.) |
| Disciplina | 417.7 |
| Collana | Expert Briefs |
| Soggetto topico |
Historical linguistics
Syntax Linguistics Anthropological linguistics Cognitive grammar Language History Popular Science in Linguistics Linguistic Anthropology Cognitive Linguistics |
| ISBN | 3-030-03235-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Editor introduction; Helen Aristar-Dry -- 1. Introduction to Divergent Views -- 2. Sudden (Saltationist) Approaches to Language Evolution -- 3. Gradualist Approaches to Language Evolution -- 4. Putting it all Together: The Language-Brain-Genes Loop. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910337739203321 |
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English for Academic Correspondence / / by Adrian Wallwork
| English for Academic Correspondence / / by Adrian Wallwork |
| Autore | Wallwork Adrian |
| Edizione | [2nd ed. 2016.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2016 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (247 p.) |
| Disciplina | 410 |
| Collana | English for Academic Research |
| Soggetto topico |
English language
Language and education Linguistics Grammar English Language Education Popular Science in Linguistics |
| ISBN |
9783319264356
3319264354 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | 1. Subject Lines -- 2. Salutations -- 3. Structuring the content of an email -- 4. Building a Relationship and Deciding the Level of Formality -- 5. Language, Translating and Spelling -- 6. Requests and Replies -- 7. Cover letters for summer schools, internships, placements, Erasmus, PhD / MA / Postdoc programs -- 8. Reference letters -- 9. Brief notes on writing research proposals and research statements -- 10. How to criticize constructively -- 11. Writing a Peer Review -- 12. Writing a Reply to the Reviewers’ Reports -- 13. Communicating with the Editor -- 14. Useful phrases -- 15. Tense Usage. . |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910253329803321 |
Wallwork Adrian
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English for Academic Research: A Guide for Teachers / / by Adrian Wallwork
| English for Academic Research: A Guide for Teachers / / by Adrian Wallwork |
| Autore | Wallwork Adrian |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2016.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2016 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (235 p.) |
| Disciplina | 410 |
| Collana | English for Academic Research |
| Soggetto topico |
English language
Language and education Linguistics Grammar English Language Education Popular Science in Linguistics |
| ISBN |
9783319326870
3319326872 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Part 1.ACADEMIC WRITTEN ENGLISH: WHAT IT IS AND HOW TO TEACH IT -- 1. WHAT IS EAP / SCIENTIFIC ENGLISH? WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO PREPARE MYSELF TO TEACH SCIENTIFIC ENGLISH? -- 2. THE RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION PROCESS: WHY PAPERS GET REJECTED -- 3. READABILITY -- 4. DIFFICULT GRAMMATICAL STRUCTURES AND OTHER TYPICAL ASPECTS OF ACADEMIC ENGLISH THAT MAY BE BEST LEFT WELL ALONE -- 5. USING GOOGLE TRANSLATE AND ANALYSING STUDENT- AND GT- GENERATED MISTAKES -- 6. TEACHING STUDENTS TO RECOGNIZE THE PROS AND CONS OF SHORT AND LONG SENTENCES -- 7. USING STUDENTS' OWN MATERIALS -- 8. SHOWING HOW SKILLS TAUGHT IN YOUR WRITING COURSE ARE ALSO APPLICABLE IN OTHER AREAS OF COMMUNICATION -- Part 2. ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS: WHAT THEY ARE AND HOW TO TEACH THEM -- 9. TEACHER'S PREPARATION -- 10. GETTING STUDENTS TO THINK ABOUT PRESENTATIONS -- 11. USING TED -- 12. GIVING FEEDBACK AND TEACHING SELF EVALUATION -- 13. WORKING ON STUDENTS' PRONUNCIATION -- 14. STUDENTS' PROGRESS -- Part 3 -- 15. HOW TO INJECT SOME FUN INTO YOUR LESSONS / MAKING COMPARISONS WITH OTHER AREAS OUTSIDE ACADEMIA -- GIVING STUDENTS ADVICE, DEALING WITH THEIR RESISTANCE, HANDLING DIFFERENT NATIONALITIES -- Part 4 -- 17. CREATING A SYLLABUS -- 18. WHAT'S THE BUZZ? -- 19. WRITING COURSE: LESSON PLANS -- 20. PRESENTATIONS COURSE: LESSON PLANS. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910253308003321 |
Wallwork Adrian
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English for Interacting on Campus / / by Adrian Wallwork
| English for Interacting on Campus / / by Adrian Wallwork |
| Autore | Wallwork Adrian |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2016.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2016 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (250 p.) |
| Disciplina | 410 |
| Collana | English for Academic Research |
| Soggetto topico |
English language
Language and education Linguistics Grammar English Language Education Popular Science in Linguistics |
| ISBN |
9783319287348
3319287346 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | 1. Living in Another Country and Dealing with Cultural Differences -- 2. Relationships with Fellow Students -- 3. Communicating face-to-face with professors -- 4. Communicating with professors via email -- 5. Participating in Lectures, Tutorials, Meetings, Workshops, and Seminars -- 6. Listening and Questioning during Lectures -- 7. Successful Conversations and Discussions -- 8. Telephoning -- 9. What to say when you don't understand what someone has said -- 10. Improving Your Pronunciation -- 11. Improve your English with Audiovisual Resources -- 12. Automatic Translation: Pros and Cons -- 13. Smileys, Acronyms, Txt Messg -- 14. Useful Phrases -- 15. Mini Grammar. . |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910253324003321 |
Wallwork Adrian
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English for Presentations at International Conferences / / by Adrian Wallwork
| English for Presentations at International Conferences / / by Adrian Wallwork |
| Autore | Wallwork Adrian |
| Edizione | [2nd ed. 2016.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2016 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (293 p.) |
| Disciplina | 410 |
| Collana | English for Academic Research |
| Soggetto topico |
English language
Language and education Linguistics Grammar English Language Education Popular Science in Linguistics |
| ISBN |
9783319263304
3319263307 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | 1. The importance of presentations -- 2. TED and learning from others -- 3. Why you should write out your speech -- 4. Writing the text of your slides -- 5. Visual Elements and Fonts -- 6. Ten ways to Begin a Presentation -- 7. Agenda and Transitions -- 8. Methodology -- 9. Results and Discussion -- 10. Conclusions -- 11. Questions and Answers -- 12. Attracting Audiences and Keeping their Attention -- 13. Handling your Nerves -- 14. Pronunciation and Intonation -- 15. Rehearsing and Self-assessment -- 16. Networking: Preparation for social events -- 17. Networking: Successful informal meetings -- 18. Posters -- 19. Advice for native English speakers on how to present at international conferences and run workshops -- 20. Useful Phrases. |
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