Berger, A., Heaney, H., Resnik, P., Rieder-Bünemann, A., & Savukova, G. (eds.) (2021). Developing advanced English language competence: A research-informed approach at tertiary level. Springer. English Language Education.
- Crosses traditional boundaries between language teaching, research, curriculum design and programme management
- Addresses an entire language programme rather than individual components of the curriculum or isolated practices
- Includes examples of teacher research into teaching, learning and assessment
- Contains materials that are normally not widely available, such as course syllabi, test specifications, rating scales or benchmark performances
- Includes a foreword by Vivian Cook, international expert in second language acquisition and teaching
This volume presents a systematic approach to developing advanced English language competence at tertiary level. It includes the reflections of experienced language teachers and teacher-researchers in the English Language Competence programme at the University of Vienna and provides examples of good practice, amalgamating teaching expertise and research with aspects of curriculum design and programme management.
The book addresses a growing academic and professional interest in understanding advanced language learning and use. To date, research has tended to investigate advanced proficiency from a specific theoretical viewpoint, for example cognition, psycholinguistic processing strategies, or the assumption of a critical period or the age factor. In contrast, this work examines advanced proficiency from a curricular and instructional perspective by providing a profile of advanced-level language development in a specific institutional context. It brings together three areas of language education: curriculum design, pedagogical practice, and research. Within this triangle, advanced English language education is the focus or, conversely, advanced English language education provides the lens through which links between curriculum design, teaching, and research can be established.
Armin Berger is a senior lecturer and senior scientist at the Department of English and American Studies, University of Vienna.
Helen Heaney is a senior lecturer at the Department of English and American Studies, University of Vienna.
Pia Resnik is a professor in ELT Research and Methodology at the University College of Teacher Education Vienna/Krems.
Angelika Rieder-Bünemann is a senior lecturer at the Department of English and American Studies. University of Vienna.
Galina Savukova is a senior lecturer at the Department of English and American Studies, University of Vienna.
