Fifteen American scholars explore sociolinguistic issues in the teaching and learning of foreign languages in higher education in the U.S. Coverage includes how the native/non-native speaker construct influences teachers' beliefs and practices, linguistic variation in the foreign language curriculum, the presence of increasing numbers of heritage speakers in the classroom, and the role of the first language in foreign and second language teaching. The text closes with a reprint of Claire Kramsch's controversial 1997 essay, "The Privilege of The Non-Native Speaker," followed by responses from four foreign language educators. No subject index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
The popular AAUSC series of annual volumes for directors of university language programs strives to further scholarship in second language acquisition and teaching with regard to undergraduate programs with multisection courses. Teaching assistant supervision, teaching assistant professional preparation, and the role of faculty and administrators in postsecondary institutions are some of the topics addressed.
