Allen, Harold B. (Harold Byron) 1902-1988

Readings in applied English linguistics by Harold B Allen( Book )

47 editions published between 1958 and 1982 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,615 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Teaching English as a second language: a book of readings by Harold B Allen( Book )

49 editions published between 1954 and 1979 in 3 languages and held by 1,074 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

This collection of 50 articles by 45 authors, largely from the United Kingdom and America, serves as an introduction for teachers preparing to teach English as a second or foreign language, or for administrators planning a program of English study as a second language. The readings are grouped in nine sections, each with an overview, according to the needs of the classroom teacher. Major consideration is given to social, psychological, and linguistic theories and approaches and to teaching English speech. Other groupings cover the teaching of English structures, vocabulary, usage and composition, and reading and literature. Methods and techniques, audiovisual aids, and testing are also represented. An index is provided. (Af)

Linguistics and English linguistics by Harold B Allen( Book )

33 editions published between 1966 and 1979 in English and held by 867 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Dialect and language variation by Harold B Allen( Book )

17 editions published between 1985 and 1986 in English and held by 555 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

This anthology emphasizes dialects of American English and language variation in America. The editors present original essays by today's leading investigators, including articles by some of Europe's best dialectologists, obtained expressly for this work.Important topics featured in Dialect and Language Variation include:**Dialect theories: linguistic geography, structural and generative dialectology, and language variation.**The nature of social dialects and language variation, with attention to women's speech.**Overview of regional dialects and area studies.**The nature and study of the rel

Readings in American dialectology by Harold B Allen( Book )

10 editions published in 1971 in English and Undetermined and held by 545 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The linguistic atlas of the Upper Midwest by Harold B Allen( Book )

14 editions published between 1973 and 1976 in English and held by 454 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A survey of the teaching of English to non-English speakers in the United States by Harold B Allen( Book )

11 editions published between 1966 and 1978 in English and held by 348 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

This two-year pilot study, covering the period between april 1964 and april 1966, provides statistical information concerning the educational background and qualifications of the teachers, the variety of teaching situations, and the materials involved in the teaching of english as a second language in the united states. Specific problems and needs in the field are pointed out. Recommendations of the committees on administration, teacher preparation, methods and materials, and research are included in appendix A. representative english-teaching programs in new mexico, florida, maine, california, new york, arizona, and utah are described in appendix B. appendices c and d contain the questionnaires used in the survey and a list of tables and key findings. This document is published by the national council of teachers of english, 508 south sixth street, champaign, illinois, 61820. (am)

Dialectology : problems and perspectives by Lorraine Hall Burghardt( Book )

2 editions published in 1971 in English and held by 218 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Semantic confusion : a report from Atlas files by Harold B Allen( Book )

8 editions published in 1960 in English and held by 137 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Minor dialect areas of the Upper Midwest by Harold B Allen( Book )

7 editions published between 1958 and 1959 in English and held by 131 WorldCat member libraries worldwide