Researching Urban Youth Language and Identity

This book examines how urban adolescents attending a non-mainstream learning centre in the UK use language and other semiotic practices to enact identities in their day-to-day lives. Combining variationist sociolinguistics and ethnographically-informed interactional sociolinguistics, this detailed and highly reflexive account provides rich descriptions and discussions of the linguistic processes at work in a previously underexplored research environment. In doing so, it reveals fresh insights into the changes taking place in urban British English, and into the difficulties of undertaking ethnographic, sociolinguistic research in a challenging context using a combination of methods and approaches. This interdisciplinary work will appeal to students and scholars from across the fields of sociolinguistics, ethnography, and education; as well as providing a valuable resource for teachers and trainees.

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The Hideout

A kind, blundering Czech engineer is pressured by the Nazi government to hand over his invention, which could be key to their military operations. He flees to Paris, hoping to sell his invention to the French government instead; yet when the Germans invade France, he is forced into hiding, and spends months in a dark, damp cellar. Alone, he dwells on his memories - of his troubled marriage, and his decision to leave his wife behind in Czechoslovakia. When he is given the unexpected chance to redeem himself, both to his wife and history, he seizes it with utter determination - even though this heroic act will be his last.

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English A: Literature for the IB Diploma

Packed full of support straight from the IB, this comprehensive text was written by authors of the 2011 syllabus and most accurately matches the 2011 specification. Containing unrivalled assessment preparation, the challenging and engaging approach will ensure learners excel.

Features:
- Developed with the IB so you can trust in the most accurate match to the syllabus
- The most comprehensive and written by authors of the most recent syllabus
- Evocative activities develop the highest levels of critical thought, truly in line with the IB philosophy
- A huge selection of fiction and non-fiction texts will engage students and stimulate learning
- Activities help students develop the key skills and knowledge they need, including understanding and writing literary criticism, creating oral and written commentaries and preparing for the oral presentation
- Unrivalled assessment support, straight from the IB, including model answers to support top achievement

File size: 94.454 MB 
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English A: Literature Course Companion

Packed full of support straight from the IB, this comprehensive text was written by authors of the 2011 syllabus and most accurately matches the 2011 specification. Containing unrivalled assessment preparation, the challenging and engaging approach will ensure learners excel. 

Features

• Developed with the IB so you can trust in the most accurate match to the syllabus
• The most comprehensive and written by authors of the most recent syllabus
• Evocative activities develop the highest levels of critical thought, truly in line with the IB philosophy
• A huge selection of fiction and non-fiction texts will engage students and stimulate learning
• Activities help students develop the key skills and knowledge they need, including understanding and writing literary criticism, creating oral and written commentaries and preparing for the oral presentation
• Unrivalled assessment support, straight from the IB, including model answers to support top achievement

File size: 110.284 MB 
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English A: Literature (Pearson Baccalaureate)

Pearson English A: Literature is an exciting new textbook with integrated online resources, which comprehensively covers the 2011 English: Literature syllabus. For students and teachers of the International Baccalaureate Diploma, written and developed by a practising IB teacher, assistant examiner and workshop leader.

 

Key features:

 

• Extensive modelling exercises for students, covering each of the four parts of the curriculum.
• Clearly differentiated content for both Standard and Higher Level students.
• Integrated with free online learning resources at www.pearsonbacconline.com to support and extend study.
• Includes further reading lists and glossary of terms.
• Written in clear, accessible English for students whose first language is not English.

File size: 9.524 MB 
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