A Comprehensive Guide to Language Learning: Theories, Approaches, and Resources

Unit 1: Introduction to Language and Linguistics

• Akmajian, A., Demers, R.A., & Harnish, R.M. Linguistics: An Intro to Language and Communication. M.I.T. Press (1984)
• Downes, W. Language and Society. Fontana Paperbacks. (1984)
• Fromkin, V. & Rodman, R. An Introduction to Language. Holt, Rinehart & Winston. (1983)
• Ferrández, Ferreres y Sarramona. Didáctica del lenguaje. CEAC. Barcelona. (1982)
• Fry, D.B. The Physics of Speech. Cambridge University Press. (1979)
• Halliday,M.A.K. Language and social semiotic.The social interpretation of language and meaning. Edward Arnold. Ldn(1978)
• Hymes, D. Language and Social Context. Penguin books. (1972)
• Jespersen, O. Language;Its Nature, Development and Origin. Macmillan. (1921)
• Malinowski, Bronislaw K. The Problem of Meaning in Primitive Languages. London. Routledge (1923)
• Saussure, F. Curso de Lingüística general. Planeta. Barcelona (1985)
• Stern, H. H. Fundamental Concepts of Language Teaching. OUP. Oxford (1983)

Unit 2: Language Acquisition and Learning

• Akmajian, A., Demers, R.A., & Harnish, R.M. Linguistics: An Intro to Language and Communication. M.I.T. Press (1984)
• Asher, James. Learning Another Language through Actions. Sky Oaks Productions. Los Gatos (2003)
• Downes, W. Language and Society. Fontana Paperbacks. (1984)
• Fromkin, V. & Rodman, R. An Introduction to Language. Holt, Rinehart & Winston. (1983)
• Ferrández, Ferreres y Sarramona. Didáctica del lenguaje. CEAC. Barcelona. (1982)
• Hymes, D. Language and Social Context. Penguin books. (1972)
• Jespersen, O. Language;Its Nature, Development and Origin. Macmillan. (1921)
• Krashen, Stephen. Language Acquisition and Language Education. Prentice Hall International. Hertfordshire (1989)
• Rosales, C. Didáctica de la comunicación verbal. Narcea. Madrid. (1984)
• Saussure, F. Curso de Lingüística general. Planeta. Barcelona (1985)
• Stevick, Earl W. Teaching and Learning Languages. CUP. Cambridge (1982)
• Widdowson, H.G. Teaching Language as Communication. OUP. (1978)

Unit 13: Communicative Language Teaching

• Asher, J. The TPR Approach to Second Language Learning. Modern Language Journal, Vol. 58, 1974.
• Brumfit, C. J. Communicative methodology in language teaching. Cambridge University Press (1989).
• Krashen, S.D. The Natural Approach. Language Acquisition in the Classroom. Pergamon Press. Oxford, 1984.
• Littlewood, W. Communicative language teaching. Cambridge University Press (1981).
• Littlewood, W. Foreign and second language learning. Cambridge University Press (1984).
• Lozanov, G. Suggestology and Suggestopaedia: Theory and Practice. UNESCO. Paris, 1978.
• Nunan, D. Designing tasks for the communicative classroom. Cambridge University Press (1989).
• Parkinson de Saz, S. La lingüística y la enseñanza de las lenguas. Empeño (1980).
• Terrell, T. A Natural Approach to SL Acquisition and Learning. Modern Language Journal. Vol. 61, 1977.

Unit 14: Innovative Approaches to Language Teaching

• Asher, J. The Total Physical Response Approach to Second Language Learning. Modern Language Journal, Vol. 58, 1974.
• Blair, R. W. Innovative Approaches to Language Teaching. Rowley. Massachusetts (1982).
• Brumfit, C. J. Communicative methodology in language teaching. Cambridge University Press (1989).
• Hutchinson, T & Waters, A. English for specific purposes. Cambridge University Press (1987).
• Littlewood, W. Communicative language teaching. Cambridge University Press (1981)
• Moskowitz, G. Caring and Sharing in the Foreign Language Class. Rowley. Massachusetts (1978).