Bernard Spolsky & Francis M. Hult 
The Handbook of Educational Linguistics [PDF ebook] 

The Handbook of Educational Linguistics is a dynamic,
scientifically grounded overview revealing the complexity of this
growing field while remaining accessible for students, researchers,
language educators, curriculum developers, and educational policy
makers.

* A single volume overview of educational linguistics, written by
leading specialists in its many relevant fields

* Takes into account the diverse theoretical foundations, core
themes, major findings, and practical applications of educational
linguistics

* Highlights the multidisciplinary reach of educational
linguistics

* Reflects the complexity of this growing field, whilst remaining
accessible to a wide audience

Tabla de materias

Introduction

Part I: Foundations for Educational Linguistics

Part II: Core Themes

A. Linguistically and Culturally Responsive Education.

B. Language Education Policy and Management.

C. Literacy Development.

D. Acquiring a language.

E. Language Assessment.

Part III: Research-Practice Relationships.

Sobre el autor

Bernard Spolsky was Professor at Mc Gill University, Indiana
University, the University of New Mexico and Bar-Ilan University;
he retired in 2000. He has written and edited two dozen books,
including Educational Linguistics: an Introduction (1978),
Conditions for Second Language Learning (1989), The
Languages of Jerusalem (1991), Measured Words (1995),
Sociolinguistics (1998), The Languages of Israel
(1999), Concise Encyclopedia of Educational Linguistics
(1999) and Language Policy (2004), and has published about
200 articles and chapters.

Francis M. Hult is Assistant Professor of Applied
Linguistics at the University of Texas at San Antonio. He has also
taught at Lund University in Sweden and at the University of
Pennsylvania in the United States. He is the founder and manager of
the Educational Linguistics List. His publications have appeared in
the journals World Englishes (with King and Berg),
Language Policy, and Current Issues in Language
Planning.