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   In: English Teaching Forum 2003, Volume 41, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   Two publications are summarized. First, Controversies in Applied Linguistics, edited by Barbara Seidlhofer, clarifies the issues that are at the center of controversies. The book explores and analyzes the arguments and “subcontroversies” in a neutral manner. The book does not require previous knowledge of the arguments. The second book is Linguistic Genocide in Education—or Worldwide Diversity and Human Rights? by Tove Skutnabb-Kangas. It discusses the dying off of minority languages and the importance of language diversity.

2. Chapter 10: Building a Civil Society: Breaking Down Stereotypes

   In: Language and Civil Society E-Journal: Civic Education Format(s): Text

   This chapter in the Civic Education volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal focuses on the importance of breaking down stereotypes as one way to build civil societies.

3. Pronunciation Textbook Discrepancies

   In: English Teaching Forum 2005, Volume 43, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   This article identifies the most common differences among popular English pronunciation textbooks. Vowel symbols, number of diphthongs, and the different ways of marking primary and secondary stress are a few of the pronunciation features addressed. These differences can make it confusing and frustrating for teachers and students. Instructors should be aware of these differences and address them with their students while encouraging students to use the instructor’s preferred transcription system.

4. Chapter 5: Speaking the Language of Peace

   In: Language and Civil Society E-Journal: Peace Education Format(s): Text

   This chapter in the Peace Education volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal focuses on developing effective communication skills in order to carry out positive interactions in every day social situations as well as in conflict situations.

5. Chapter 6: Developing Cultural Understanding

   In: Language and Civil Society E-Journal: Peace Education Format(s): Text

   This chapter in the Peace Education volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal provides students with knowledge and activities to enhance their awareness of cultural patterns among the different cultures of the world.

6. Chapter 4: Whistle Blowing

   In: Language and Civil Society E-Journal: Business Ethics Format(s): Text

   This chapter in the Business Ethics volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal discusses how employees make their decisions to come forward with potentially damaging information and about how employees identify strong ethical employment environments and, in turn, avoid potentially unethical employers.

7. Chapter 8: Ethical Investing- Put Your Ethics Where Your Money Is!

   In: Language and Civil Society E-Journal: Business Ethics Format(s): Text

   This chapter in the Business Ethics volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal looks at some ways in which professional investors help companies and individuals to make ethical decisions about where they will invest their money.

8. Chapter 4: Drugs of the Future

   In: Language and Life Sciences E-Journal Format(s): Text

   This chapter in the Advances of Biotechnology volume of the Language and Science e-journal focuses on the procedures used to develop gene-based treatments and drugs.

9. VOA Podcast: "42" Tells the Story of Jackie Robinson's Major League Breakthrough

   In: VOA Podcasts: Shows in Special English Format(s): MP3, Website

   Learn about Jackie Robinson in this podcast from VOA Learning English. Learn English as you read and listen to a weekly show about people in America, including study in the U.S. Stories are written at the intermediate and upper-beginner level and are read one-third slower than regular VOA English.

10. Picture This

    In: Activate Games for Learning American English: Picture This Format(s): Text

    Picture This cards are a set of cards that can be used for a variety of conversation and word games in English classes. Picture This cards stimulate conversation through a series of thematically related questions and interesting images that engage students.

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