Teaching and Researching Listening by Rost, Michael instant download

Teaching and Researching Listening by Rost, Michael instant download

Widely considered to be a foundational work in the field of listening, Teaching and Researching Listening is among the most recommended textbooks in applied linguistics oral communication courses, and the most cited reference in current research on second language listening development. Known for its comprehensiveness, clarity, insight, and practical applications, this fourth edition has been substantially revised to reflect the latest research in the areas of linguistics, neuroscience, applied technologies, and teaching methodology, with expanded sections on teaching applications and explorations in social research related to listening. This completely revised edition includes: Detailed overviews of the underlying processes of listening, with additional coverage of decoding processes Expansion of sections dealing with artificial intelligence (AI), speech recognition, and input enhancement software Emphasis on research of listening in spoken interaction and cross-cultural communication Clear templates for instructors and curriculum designers, with an expansive set of practical resources Guidance in using observational methods for exploring listening in a range of educational and professional contexts Website support, with presentation slides, infographics, and question banks for each chapter This fourth edition of Teaching and Researching Listening serves as an authoritative and comprehensive survey of issues related to teaching and researching oral communication, providing value for language teachers, educational researchers, instructional designers, interpreters, and other language practitioners. Michael Rost is an independent researcher and instructional designer, and the author of numerous academic articles and books on listening, speaking, interaction, and language acquisition, including Listening in Language Learning and Active Listening. He is also the author and series editor of several longstanding textbook and courseware series, including Pearson English I