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Download full textJones, Martha; And Others – 1995
A study analyzed gender bias in dialogues as presented in three recent, popular textbooks designed for early intermediate or intermediate English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) instruction. Analysis focused on dialogues intended for practice in speaking. For each textbook, data were gathered on: different male and female character types; number and…
Descriptors: Dialogs (Language), Discourse Analysis, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries
Benevento, Jacqueline – 1984
This paper discusses criteria for evaluating foreign language textbooks. First, common textbook dislikes, concerning both content and format, are outlined. Then three desirable characteristics--authenticity, communication, and integration--are discussed at length, divided into subcriteria, and arranged as a rating scale for textbook evaluation.…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Dialogs (Language), Evaluation Criteria, Grammar
