Introduces key concepts in complex systems theory to readers concerned with language, its acquisition, and its use.

Complex Systems and Applied Linguistics demonstrates the applicability and usefulness of these concepts to a range of areas in applied linguistics including second language development, language teaching, and discourse analysis. It concludes with a chapter that inventories suitable approaches to research investigations.

Key features
Accessible introduction to rapidly growing field of interest across disciplines.
Explains key constructs: chaos; complexity; dynamic systems; emergence etc.
Demonstrates applications to areas of applied linguistics.
Illustrates how complex systems thinking can challenge established ideas.
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Into the classroom is a new series of short, practical guides taht help teachers of learners aged 6-16 make sense of new teaching tools, techniques, and educational policy, with ideas for implementing them in their classroom.

Bringing creative teaching into the young learnr classroom enables teachers to implement a child-centred approach through activities which can be personalized to the needs of learners aged 6-12.

*'Try this' feature contains 150 classroom activity ideas

*'Why this works' feature gives a brief explanation of the theory behind the activity ideas

*Includes sections on assessment, how to get the most out of your coursebook, and motivating children to learn

*Provides sample language for use in the classroom

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