Multimodality in English Language Learning (Rou, Diamantopoulou, revik..

Name: Multimodality in English Language Learning (Rou, Diamantopoulou, revik..
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Multimodality in English Language LearningAuthor(s): Sophia Diamantopoulou, Sigrid revik\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367725532, 978-0367725532\nSynopsis\nThis edited volume provides research-based knowledge on the use, production and assessment of multimodal texts in the teaching and learning of English as an Additional Language (EAL). \n\nThe book reflects growing interest in research on EAL, with increasing numbers of learners of English worldwide and the growing relevance of EAL to numerous education systems. The volume examines different aspects of English from a multimodal perspective, showcasing empirical research from across five continents and all three levels of education. Applying frameworks based on Multimodal Social Semiotics and Systemic Functional Linguistics, chapters focus on the use and affordances of multimodal texts in pedagogy, literature, culture, text production, assessment and curricul.