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Books by Ms Joan Swann






A Dictionary of Sociolinguistics(1st Edition)
by Ms Joan Swann, Rajend Mesthrie, Andrea Deumert, Theresa M. Lillis, Joan Swann
Paperback, 320 Pages, Published 2007 by Edinburgh University Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-7486-1691-6, ISBN: 0-7486-1691-8

"This comprehensive dictionary of the field of sociolinguistics, should be a valuable reference for students and teachers of sociolinguistics, others concerned with the socially-oriented study of language and those with a professional interest in language. Entries are concise, the style is reader-friendly and numerous cross-references enable readers to follow up links to related terms and concepts. are faced with a proliferation of theor ..."






Creativity in Language and Literature(1st Edition)
The State of the Art
by Joan Swann, Robert Pope, Ronald Carter, Ms Joan Swann
Paperback, 368 Pages, Published 2011 by Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN-13: 978-0-230-57560-8, ISBN: 0-230-57560-9

"'Creativity in Language and Literature is a provocative and valuable book. Its breadth of topics, variety of approaches, and self-consciously creative and dialogic nature are especially appropriate and creative ways of approaching the subject of creativity. The scope, variety and original content of this book make it a unique contribution to the field' - Professor David L. Hoover, New York University, USA This unique resource brings tog ..."






Changing English(2nd Edition)
by David Graddol, Julia Gillen, Dick Leith, Martin Rhys, Joan Swann, Ms Joan Swann, Mr Leith Dick, Graddol. L. S.
Paperback, 304 Pages, Published 2007 by Routledge
ISBN-13: 978-0-415-37679-2, ISBN: 0-415-37679-3

"Changing English examines the history of English from its origins in the fifth century to the present day. It focuses on the radical changes that have taken place in the structure of English over a millennium and a half, detailing the influences of migration, colonialism and many other historical, social and cultural phenomena. Expert authors illustrate and analyze dialects, accents and the shifting styles of individual speakers as they ..."






Storytelling in Early Childhood(1st Edition)
Enriching language, literacy and classroom culture
by Teresa Cremin, Rosie Flewitt, Ben Mardell, Joan Swann, Ms Joan Swann
Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2016 by Routledge
ISBN-13: 978-1-138-93214-2, ISBN: 1-138-93214-0

" Storytelling in Early Childhood is a captivating book which explores the multiple dimensions of storytelling and story acting and shows how they enrich language and literacy learning in the early years. Foregrounding the power of children’s own stories in the early = and primary years, it provides evidence that storytelling and story acting, a pedagogic approach first developed by Vivian Gussin Paley, affords rich opportunities to fost ..."






The Routledge Companion to English Language Studies(1st Edition)
(Routledge Companions)
by Janet Maybin, Ms Joan Swann
Hardcover, 336 Pages, Published 2009 by Routledge
ISBN-13: 978-0-415-40173-9, ISBN: 0-415-40173-9

"The Routledge Companion to English Language Studies is an accessible guide to the major topics, debates and issues in English Language Studies. This authoritative collection includes entries written by well-known language specialists from a diverse range of backgrounds who examine and explain established knowledge and recent developments in the field. Covering a wide range of topics such as globalization, ..."






Learning English(2nd Edition)
(Exploring the English Language)
by Neil Mercer, Barbara Mayor, Joan Swann, Swann Mercer, Professor Neil Mercer, Ms Joan Swann
Paperback, 308 Pages, Published 2007 by Routledge
ISBN-13: 978-0-415-37687-7, ISBN: 0-415-37687-4

"Learning English focuses on young children's acquisition of spoken and written English in monolingual and bilingual contexts and explores the debates surrounding English in schools and colleges, and the often controversial nature of the English curriculum in different parts of the world.  English is learned in most parts of the world, both through use in the home and community, and as a major language of education. Learning English repr ..."






Introducing Sociolinguistics(Illustrated)
by Ms. Joan Swann, William L. Leap, Prof. Dr. Rajend Mesthrie, Dr. Ana Deumert, Andrea Deumert, Rajend Mesthrie
Paperback, 528 Pages, Published 2000 by John Benjamins Publishing Company
Illustrated
ISBN-13: 978-1-55619-206-7, ISBN: 1-55619-206-1

"FOR SALE IN U.S. AND CANADA ONLY. FOR SALES IN ALL OTHER COUNTRIES, PLEASE CONTACT EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY PRESS. Sociolinguistics is one of the central branches of modern linguistics and deals with the place of language in human societies. This introductory textbook expertly synthesizes the main approaches to the subject. The book covers areas such as multilingualism, code-choice, language variation, dialectology, interactional studies, g ..."






Creativity in Language and Literature
The State of the Art (Hardcover)
by Editor-Ronald Carter, Editor-Robert Pope, Ms Joan Swann, Editor-Joan Swann
Hardcover, 349 Pages, Published 2011 by Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN-13: 978-0-230-57559-2, ISBN: 0-230-57559-5

"This edited collection brings together established and newer scholars who, collectively, are able to represent "the state of the art" on creativity in language. Including a substantial introduction, section introductions and critical responses, this is a unique resource for students, encouraging critical dialogue and debate.""






Storytelling in Early Childhood(1st Edition)
Enriching language, literacy and classroom culture
by Teresa Cremin, Rosie Flewitt, Ben Mardell, Joan Swann, Ms Joan Swann
Hardcover, 224 Pages, Published 2016 by Routledge
ISBN-13: 978-1-138-93213-5, ISBN: 1-138-93213-2

" Storytelling in Early Childhood is a captivating book which explores the multiple dimensions of storytelling and story acting and shows how they enrich language and literacy learning in the early years. Foregrounding the power of children’s own stories in the early = and primary years, it provides evidence that storytelling and story acting, a pedagogic approach first developed by Vivian Gussin Paley, affords rich opportunities to fost ..."






The Routledge Companion to English Language Studies(1st Edition)
(Routledge Companions)
by Janet Maybin, Ms Joan Swann
Paperback, 336 Pages, Published 2009 by Routledge
ISBN-13: 978-0-415-40338-2, ISBN: 0-415-40338-3

"The Routledge Companion to English Language Studies is an accessible guide to the major topics, debates and issues in English Language Studies. This authoritative collection includes entries written by well-known language specialists from a diverse range of backgrounds who examine and explain established knowledge and recent developments in the field. Covering a wide range of topics such as globalization, ..."






A Dictionary of Sociolinguistics(Updated)
by Ms Joan Swann, Theresa M. Lillis, Rajend Mesthrie, Ana Deumert, Andrea Deumert
Hardcover, 384 Pages, Published 2004 by University Alabama Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-8173-1426-2, ISBN: 0-8173-1426-1

"The burgeoning field of sociolinguistics (the socially oriented study of language) is characterized by increasing heterogeneity and a proliferation of theories, concepts, and new terminology. This dictionary is designed to help a user navigate a way through the complex discipline. The entries are organized alphabetically and are explained with a minimum of academic jargon. The dictionary accommodates a broad interpretation of sociolingu ..."






Changing English(2nd Edition)
by Editor-David Graddol, Editor-Julia Gillen, Editor-Dick Leith, Editor-Martin Rhys, Editor-Joan Swann, Ms Joan Swann, Graddol. L. S., Open University
Hardcover, 304 Pages, Published 2007 by Routledge
ISBN-13: 978-0-415-37669-3, ISBN: 0-415-37669-6

"Changing English examines the history of English from its origins in the fifth century to the present day. It focuses on the radical changes that have taken place in the structure of English over a millennium and a half, detailing the influences of migration, colonialism and many other historical, social and cultural phenomena. Expert authors illustrate and analyze dialects, accents and the shifting styles of individual speakers as they ..."






Learning English(2nd Edition)
by Neil Mercer, Barbara Mayor, Joan Swann, Swann Mercer, Professor Neil Mercer, Ms Joan Swann
Hardcover, 328 Pages, Published 2007 by Routledge
ISBN-13: 978-0-415-37686-0, ISBN: 0-415-37686-6

"Learning English focuses on young children's acquisition of spoken and written English in monolingual and bilingual contexts and explores the debates surrounding English in schools and colleges, and the often controversial nature of the English curriculum in different parts of the world.  English is learned in most parts of the world, both through use in the home and community, and as a major language of education. Learning English repr ..."






Learning English(1st Edition)
Development and Diversity (English Language: Past, Present and Future)
by Neil Mercer, Joan Swann, Non Stated, Professor Neil Mercer, Ms Joan Swann
Paperback, 360 Pages, Published 1996 by Routledge
ISBN-13: 978-0-415-13122-3, ISBN: 0-415-13122-7

"English is learnt, internationally, in a range of diverse settings. This book examines processes of language acquisition in English, as well as what it means to learn English in different parts of the world. It looks at the place of English within formal education, and at some of the controversies that have surrounded the teaching of English."






A Dictionary of Sociolinguistics
by Ms Joan Swann, Theresa M. Lillis, Rajend Mesthrie, Ana Deumert, Andrea Deumert
Paperback, 384 Pages, Published 2004 by University Alabama Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-8173-5097-0, ISBN: 0-8173-5097-7

"The burgeoning field of sociolinguistics (the socially oriented study of language) is characterized by increasing heterogeneity and a proliferation of theories, concepts, and new terminology. This dictionary is designed to help a user navigate a way through the complex discipline. The entries are organized alphabetically and are explained with a minimum of academic jargon. The dictionary accommodates a broad interpretation of sociolingu ..."






A Dictionary of Sociolinguistics(1st Edition)
by Joan Swann, Theresa M. Lillis
Hardcover, 320 Pages, Published 2004 by University Alabama Press
Import
ISBN-13: 978-0-7486-1690-9, ISBN: 0-7486-1690-X






Introducing Sociolinguistics(2nd Edition)
Second Edition
by Prof. Dr. Rajend Mesthrie, Ms. Joan Swann, Dr. Ana Deumert, William L. Leap
Paperback, 528 Pages, Published 2009 by John Benjamins Publishing Company
ISBN-13: 978-90-272-3265-6, ISBN: 90-272-3265-2

"FOR SALE IN U.S. AND CANADA ONLY. FOR SALES IN ALL OTHER COUNTRIES, PLEASE CONTACT EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY PRESS.Sociolinguistics is one of the central branches of modern linguistics and deals with the place of language in human societies. This second edition of Introducing Sociolinguistics expertly synthesises the main approaches to the subject. The book covers areas such as multilingualism, code-choice, language variation, dialectology, ..."

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