Autumn 2009 Catalogue 4 pdfing:1 - Yale University Press

Learning ChineseA Foundation Course in MandarinJulian K. WheatleyLearning Chinese teaches basic conversational and literary skillsin Mandarin. It is designed to build language ability whilestimulating learners’ curiosity about the linguistic structures ofthe language, as well as the geography, history and culture ofChina. Conversational lessons are separated from lessons onreading and writing characters, allowing instructors to adapt thebook to their students and to their course goals.Julian K. Wheatley is Visiting Associate Professor of Chineseat the National Institute of Education at NanyangTechnological University, Singapore.January 416 pp. 254x203mm. 48 b/w illus.Paper ISBN 978-0-300-14117-7 £45.00Language/Education 71An Introductionto Contemporary Spoken ArabicA Conversational Course on DVDShukri AbedThis text-and-DVD package can be used to improve theconversational skills of second- to third-semester beginningArabic students. It helps students as they begin to expressthemselves in the Arabic language, guiding them throughlanguage functions such as introductions, describing peopleand places and discussing typical daily activities.Shukri Abed is chairman of the Language and RegionalStudies Department at the Middle East Institute inWashington, D.C.January 240 pp. 254x178mm. 40 b/w illus.Part 1: Paper with DVD ISBN 978-0-300-14480-2 £30.00Part 2: Paper with DVD ISBN 978-0-300-15904-2 £30.00TransiciónHacia un español avanzado a través de lahistoria de EspañaJosebe Bilbao-HenryTransición is an intermediate to advanced Spanish languagetextbook which focuses on the transition to democracy inSpain after Franco’s regime. The textbook helps students tobuild critical thinking skills and to analyse unfamiliar topicsthrough an engaging variety of authentic readings, guideddiscussions and writing activities on Spain’s recent history.Each chapter incorporates an episode of Cuéntame cómo pasó, aSpanish TV series, which is included on DVD. This book fitsthe needs of students who are interested in Spanish as well aspolitical science, international relations or history.Josebe Bilbao-Henry is Adjunct Assistant Professor of Spanishat the George Washington University.January 384 pp. 254x203mm. 19 b/w illus.Paper with DVD ISBN 978-0-300-14217-4 £55.00Sonidos en contextoUna introducción a la fonética del españolcon especial referencia a la vida realTerrell A. MorganSonidos en contexto is a comprehensive, theory-independentdescription of Spanish phonetics and phonology forintermediate to advanced students. It provides articulatorydescriptions of native pronunciations as well as practical adviceon producing native-like sounds, with a logical progression ofexercises leading to that end.Terrell A. Morgan is Associate Professor of Spanish atThe Ohio State University.Learning to TeachThrough DiscussionThe Art of Turning the SoulSophie Haroutunian-GordonThis sequel to Sophie Haroutunian-Gordon’s acclaimedTurning the Soul: Teaching Through Conversation in the HighSchool presents a case study of two people learning to teach.It shows them engaging two groups of fourth grade studentsin discussion about the meaning of texts—what the authorcalls ‘interpretive discussion’. The two groups differ withrespect to race, geographical location and affluence.As the novice teachers learn to clarify their own questionsabout meaning, they become better listeners and leaders of thediscussions. Eventually, they mix the students from the twoclassrooms, and the reader watches them converse about a textas the barriers of race and class seem to break down. Inaddition to the detailed analysis of the case study, Learning toTeach Through Discussion: The Art of Turning the Soul presentsphilosophical, literary and psychological foundations ofinterpretive discussion and describes its three phases:preparation, leading and reflection. A tightly argued work, thebook will help readers learn to engage students of all ages intext interpretation.Sophie Haroutunian-Gordon is Director, Master of Science inEducation program, and Professor, Education and SocialPolicy, at Northwestern University.November 240 pp. 234x156mm.ISBN 978-0-300-12000-4 £30.00February 440 pp. 279x216mm. 24 b/w + 325 colour illus.Paper with CDROM ISBN 978-0-300-14959-3 £70.00