THE SELECTION/DEVELOPMENT OF ENGLISH TEXTBOOKS IN THE PERSPECTIVE OF LINGUISTIC PRINCIPLES AND LANGUAGE SKILLS
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The selection of appropriate academic material is one of the most significant academic measures exercised in the field of education. The seriousness of this phenomenon is increased manifold when it is the case of teaching and learning of a foreign/second language. English has gained the status of an important academic language (language of instruction) in Pakistan. Various English textbooks are being taught in different education systems in Pakistan. In the academic culture here, these textbooks are strictly followed by the teachers and learners. Present study has reviewed the significance of linguistic principles and language skills in the selection or development of textbooks. It is finally concluded that selection/development of the academic material (textbooks) in these perspectives may result into better teaching and learning of English language.
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The selection of appropriate academic material is one of the most significant academic measures exercised in the field of education. The seriousness of this phenomenon is increased manifold when it is the case of teaching and learning of a foreign/second language. English has gained the status of an important academic language (language of instruction) in Pakistan. Various English textbooks are being taught in different education systems in Pakistan. In the academic culture here, these textbooks are strictly followed by the teachers and learners. Present study has reviewed the significance of linguistic principles and language skills in the selection or development of textbooks. It is finally concluded that selection/development of the academic material (textbooks) in these perspectives may result into better teaching and learning of English language.
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