Book Description

This book lists sources of information on the Internet that may be useful in English language teaching (ELT) and the study of linguistics and communication. Two introductory chapters provide information on using the reference effectively and on the using the online resources it lists for graduate study, including graduate information needs and the resources required for gaining access to the Internet. Subsequent chapters look at the Internet itself (structure, cost, kinds of resources, Internet characteristics, effective uses for research), electronic mail (advantages and disadvantages, writing and receiving messages), mailing lists (practical and technical issues), the World Wide Web (characteristics and uses), Internet etiquette, professional development issues for English language teachers, Internet use for English teaching, academic publishing, useful mailing lists, specific resources for linguists and English language teachers, useful lists and organizations, language testing, pen pals, teaching with literature, teaching English is Japan, and useful archives. (MSE)