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Children's Literature in Second Language Education
Author(s): Janice Bland (Author, Editor), Christiane Lütge (Author, Editor)
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
- Publication Date: 20 Dec. 2012
- Edition: Illustrated
- Language: English
- Print length: 224 pages
- ISBN-10: 1441183523
- ISBN-13: 9781441183521
Book Description
Bringing together leading scholars and teacher educators from across the world, from Europe and the USA to Asia, this book presents the latest research and new perspectives into the uses of children’s literature in second language teaching for children and young adults. Children’s Literature in Second Language Education covers such topics as extensive reading, creative writing in the language classroom, the use of picturebooks and graphic novels in second language teaching and the potential of children’s literature in promoting intercultural education. The focus throughout the book is on creative approaches to language teaching, from early years through to young adult learners, making this book an essential read for those studying or embarking on second language teaching at all levels.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“Children’s Literature in Second Language Acquisition is perfect reading material for older and new generation teachers because it offers practical examples they can transfer into their classrooms . . . Interesting and motivating” –Petra Bes, Libri et Liberi journal
About the Author
Janice Bland is a teacher educator in the Department of English and American Studies at the University of Paderborn, Germany. She is co-editor of the peer-reviewed e-journal Children’s Literature in English Language Education.
Christiane Lütge is Professor of English at Münster University, Germany. She is co-editor of the peer-reviewed e-journal
Children’s Literature in English Language Education.
