MACMILLAN Vocabulary in Curriculum Planning: Needs, Strategies and Tools

This edited book brings together a collection of perspectives and studies on the role and potential uses of vocabulary assessment in second and foreign language learners' needs analysis. Assessing what vocabulary a student already knows - and what therefore might be a realistic goal for language learning - is an essential aspect of developing and delivering effective foreign language classes. The chapters in this book address what has so far been an under-researched aspect of classroom needs analysis, exploring the influence of vocabulary tests, the lexical profiles of teaching materials, and learner as well as teacher beliefs and practices. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of applied linguistics and TESOL, language teachers and teacher trainers, and educators engaged in assessment and evaluation. Review “This edited volume provides a useful discussion of the key topics on vocabulary that should be taken into account when designing English as a foreign language courses. The chapters highlight the different aspects of vocabulary learning and assessment that need to be addressed in order to optimize students’ lexical development. The volume is both engaging and accessible, and should become an important resource for teachers.” (Stuart Webb, Western University, Canada) “Research studies that aim to integrate vocabulary teaching into the curriculum in a more systematic way - whether for needs analysis, strategy training, or assessment - are always to be welcomed, and even more so when they emanate from contexts that are lamentably under-represented in the literature. This collection addresses these purposes and contexts in a variety of insightful ways.” (Scott Thornbury, The New School, USA) “It was said in the 1980s that the vocabulary domain was neglected by applied linguistics. The subsequent decades offered a resounding retort to this criticism. This interesting and useful book continues the response, dealing admirably with lexical issues in relation to language teaching- lexical needs analysis, lexical learning strategies and lexical errors – which continue to suffer from ‘underestimation’”. (David Singleton, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland)   From the Back Cover This edited book brings together a collection of perspectives and studies on the role and potential uses of vocabulary assessment in second and foreign language learners' needs analysis. Assessing what vocabulary a student already knows - and what therefore might be a realistic goal for language learning - is an essential aspect of developing and delivering effective foreign language classes. The chapters in this book address what has so far been an under-researched aspect of classroom needs analysis, exploring the influence of vocabulary tests, the lexical profiles of teaching materials, and learner as well as teacher beliefs and practices. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of applied linguistics and TESOL, language teachers and teacher trainers, and educators engaged in assessment and evaluation. Marina Dodigovic is Honorary Professor of TESOL at the University of La Rioja, Spain and Senior Research Fellow, Republic of Croatia. María Pilar Agustín-Llach is Full Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of La Rioja, Spain.  About the Author Marina Dodigovic is Honorary Professor of TESOL at the University of La Rioja, Spain and Senior Research Fellow, Republic of Croatia. María Pilar Agustín-Llach is Full Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of La Rioja, Spain.