Routledge Handbook of Materials Development for Language Teaching

<p><i>The Routledge Handbook of Materials Development for Language Teaching </i>is the definitive resource for all working in this area of language and English language teaching. With 34 chapters authored by leading figures from around the world the <em>Handbook </em>provides an historical overview of the development of language teaching materials critical discussion of core issues and an assessment of future directions.</p><p>The contributions represent a range of different international contexts providing insightful state-of-the-art coverage of the field. Structured in nine sections the <em>Handbook </em>covers:</p><ul> <li>changes and developments in language teaching materials</li> <li>controversial issues in materials development</li> <li>research and materials development</li> <li>materials for language learning and skills development</li> <li>materials evaluation and adaptation</li> <li>materials for specific contexts</li> <li>materials development and technology</li> <li>developing materials for publication</li> <li>professional development and materials writing</li> </ul><p>Demonstrating throughout the dynamic relationship between theory and practice this accessible <em>Handbook </em>is essential reading for researchers scholars and students on MA programmes in ELT TESOL and applied linguistics.</p>