Language Curriculum Design and Socialisation
Language Curriculum Design and Socialisation is a groundbreaking contribution to the literature on curriculum design in language education, and education in general. Based on social theories of language and learning, it provides a comprehensive blueprint for designing classroom language learning experiences around texts and the social practices associated with them. Kathleen Graves, University of Michigan, USA  This essential and timely book for curriculum planners, language teacher educators and language teachers offers a clear, cogent and reasoned account of the current, important theories underpinning language teaching. Mickan does an unparalleled job of explaining complex theories while simultaneously acknowledging the practical needs of language teachers. The book is truly a massive step forward in language curriculum design. No other writer has linked language as social practice to curriculum development so insightfully and sensibly. Jill Burton, University of South Australia, Australia