Methodology in Applied Linguistics: A Question and Answer Guide
9781779564665
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Arcler Education Inc
Overview
The book is organized in a question and answer format using a maieutic method, tailored to assist learners in preparing for interview sessions commonly utilized to evaluate their proficiency in teaching the English language. The intended audience encompasses students studying applied linguistics, TEFL, TESOL, as well as graduate and postgraduate students, educators, and individuals undergoing training in the field. This book serves as a valuable tool for readers to gain practical experience in addressing fundamental issues in language teaching methodology. It explores various current and debatable topics that influence discussions in the field, drawing from genuine questions posed by our PhD candidates and research gate throughout the years. We strongly believe that this question and answer method is extremely advantageous for students pursuing master's degrees, PhD programs, and roles in language teaching. The book's structure is carefully crafted to support student learning on how to effectively navigate interviews by examining a broad spectrum of relevant topics and commonly asked questions by respected interviewers.
Author Bio
Hamed Barjesteh, an associate professor of Education and applied linguistics at Islamic Azad University, Ayatollah Amoli branch, has been a teacher educator for two decades. He has authored numerous books and articles on English language teaching for learners of all ages and has shared his expertise at both national and international conferences. Barjesteh has also mentored teachers, supervised numerous MA theses and Ph.D. dissertations, and currently leads the English Language department. Additionally, he serves as an editor and reviewer for various academic journals and conferences. His research focuses on critical language pedagogy, thinking skills in language learning, Critical Language testing, dynamic assessment, and corrective feedback.
