Children's Literature in Second Language Education

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.>

Product details

• Authors: Janice Bland, Janice Lutge Bland
• Assisted by: Janice Bland (Editor), Christiane Lutge (Editor), Christiane Lütge (Editor)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 05.06.2014
• EAN: 9781472576279
• ISBN: 978-1-4725-7627-9
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 235 mm x 15 mm
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; LITERARY CRITICISM / Children's & Young Adult Literature, Teaching of a specific subject, Children's & teenage literature studies, Children’s and teenage literature studies: general, EDUCATION / Teaching / Subjects / General