Language Teaching--Art or Science.

Corder, S. Pit

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ERIC Number: EJ354203

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1986

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Language Teaching--Art or Science.

Corder, S. Pit

Journal of Applied Linguistics, n2 p27-36 1986

Considers the degree to which scientifically acquired knowledge about language can be used in the design and execution of language teaching programs. Second language learners should become fluent speakers when they are exposed to copious linguistic data and have adequate opportunity for interaction in the language with other speakers. (CB)

Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Curriculum Design, Language Enrichment, Language Fluency, Linguistic Performance, Linguistic Theory, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Second Language Programs, Theory Practice Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Note: Journal available from Prof. S. Efstathiadis, Dept. of English, P.O. Box 52, Aristotle University-GR-540 06, Thessaloniki, Greece.