Select References Related to Sustained Content for Language Teaching
Compiled by John M. Murphy and Fredricka L. Stoller, Spring 2002

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Allwright, D., & Bailey, K. M. (1991).  Focus on the language classroom: An introduction to classroom research for language teachers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Andrade, M. S., & Makaafi, J. H. (2001).  Guidelines for establishing adjunct courses at the university level.  TESOL Journal, 10(2/3), 33-39.

Brinton, D. M. (2001).  A theme-based literature course:  Focus on the City of Angels.  In J. Murphy & P. Byrd (Eds.), Understanding the courses we teach:  Local perspectives on English language teaching (pp. 281-308).  Ann Arbor, MI:  University of Michigan Press.

Bunch, G. C., Abram, P. L., Lotan, R. A., & Valdes, G. (2001).  Beyond sheltered instruction: Rethinking conditions for academic language development.  TESOL Journal, 10(2/3), 28-33.

Carrasquillo, A. L., & Rodriguez, V. (1996).  Language minority students in the mainstream classroom.  Bristol, PA: Multilingual Matters.

Carson, J. G. (2000).  Reading and writing for academic purposes.  In M. Pally (Ed.), Sustained content teaching in academic ESL/EFL:  A practical approach (pp. 19-34).  Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

Clegg, J. (1996).  (Ed.).  Mainstreaming ESL: Case studies in integrating ESL students into the mainstream curriculum.  Clevedon, UK: Multilingual Matters. 

Cloud, N., Genesee, F., & Hamayan, E.  (2000). Dual language instruction:  A handbook for enriched education.  Boston: Heinle & Heinle.

Echevarria, J., & Graves, A.  (1998).  Sheltered content instruction: Teaching English-language learners with diverse abilities.  Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

Echevarria, J., Vogt, M. E., & Short, D. J. (2000).  Making content comprehensible for English language learners: The SIOP model.  Needham Heights, MA:  Allyn and Bacon.

Goodwin, J. M. (2001).  EAP support for matriculated university students.  In J. Murphy & P. Byrd (Eds.), Understanding the courses we teach:  Local perspectives on English language teaching (pp. 259-280).  Ann Arbor, MI:  University of Michigan Press.

Grabe, W., & Stoller, F. L. (1997).  Content-based instruction: Research foundations. In M. A. Snow & D. M. Brinton (Eds.), The content-based classroom: Perspectives on integrating language and content (pp. 5-21).  White Plains, NY: Longman.

Heyden, T. (2001).  Using sustained content-based learning to promote advanced ESL writing.  TESOL Journal, 10(4), 16-20. 

Jameson, J. H. (1998a).  Enriching content classes for secondary ESOL students: Study guide.  McHenry, IL: Delta Systems.

Jameson, J. H. (1998b).  Enriching content classes for secondary ESOL students: Trainer’s manual.  McHenry, IL: Delta Systems.

Janzen, J. (2001).  Strategic reading on a sustained content theme.  In J. Murphy & P. Byrd (Eds.), Understanding the courses we teach:  Local perspectives on English language teaching (pp. 369-389).  Ann Arbor, MI:  University of Michigan Press.

Johnson, R. K., & Swain, M. (Eds.). (1997).  Immersion education: International perspectives.  New York: Cambridge University Press.

Kasper, L. F. (Ed.) (2000).  Content-based college ESL instruction.  Mahwah, NJ:  Lawrence Erlbaum.

Kerans, M. E. (2001).  Simulating the give-and-take of academic lectures. TESOL Journal, 10(2/3), 13-17.

Mendelsohn, D. (2001).  Canadian language and culture: A course for nine academic credits. In J. Murphy & P. Byrd (Eds.), Understanding the courses we teach:  Local perspectives on English language teaching (pp. 309-327).  Ann Arbor, MI:  University of Michigan Press.

Met, M. (1998).  Curriculum decision-making in content-based language teaching.  In J. Cenoz & F. Genesee (Eds.), Beyond bilingualism: Multilingualism and multilingual education (pp. 35-63).  Philadelphia, PA:  Multilingual Matters.

Mohan, B., Leung, C., & Davison, C. (2001).  English as a second language in the mainstream:  Teaching learning and identity.  New York:  Longman. 

Murphy, J., & Byrd, P. (Eds.). (2001). Understanding the courses we teach:  Local perspectives on English language teaching.  Ann Arbor, MI:  University of Michigan Press.

Murphy, J. M., & Stoller, F. L. (2001).  Sustained-content language teaching: An emerging definition. TESOL Journal, 10(2/3), 3-5.

Nelson, G., & Burns, J. (2000).  Managing information for writing university exams in American history.  In M. Pally (Ed.), Sustained content teaching in academic ESL/EFL:  A practical approach (pp. 132-157).  Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

Numrich, C. (2001).  Theme-based instruction: Fieldwork in a small Connecticut town.  In J. Murphy & P. Byrd (Eds.), Understanding the courses we teach:  Local perspectives on English language teaching (pp. 390-408).  Ann Arbor, MI:  University of Michigan Press.

Pally, M. (1997). Critical thinking in ESL: An argument for sustained content.  Journal of Second Language Writing, 6(3), 293-311.

Pally, M. (Ed.).  (2000).  Sustained content teaching in academic ESL/EFL:  A practical approach.  Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

Pally, M. (2000).  Sustaining interest/advancing learning: Sustained content-based instruction in ESL/EFL—Theoretical background and rationale. In M. Pally (Ed.), Sustained content teaching in academic ESL/EFL:  A practical approach (pp. 1-18).  Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

Powell, B., & Ponder, R. (2001).  Sourcebooks in a sustained-content curriculum. TESOL Journal, 10(2/3), 18-22.

Reppen, R., & Donley, K. (2001).  Using corpus tools to highlight academic vocabulary in SCLT. TESOL Journal, 10(2/3), 7-12.

Ronesi, L. (2001).  Training undergraduates to support ESL classmates:  The Enlgish language fellows program. TESOL Journal, 10(2/3), 23-27.

Snow, M. A. (2001).  Content-based and immersion models for second and foreign language teaching.  In M. Celce-Murcia (Ed.), Teaching English as a second or foreign language (3rd ed., pp. 303-318).  Boston: Heinle & Heinle.

Snow, M. A., & Brinton, D. (1997). The content-based classroom: Perspectives on integrating language and content.  White Plains, NY: Longman. 

Stoller, F. L. (1999). Time for change: A hybrid curriculum for EAP programs.  TESOL Journal, 8(1), 9-13,

Stoller, F. L. (in press).  Promoting the acquisition of knowledge in a content-based course.  In J. A. Crandall & D. Kaufman (Eds.), Content-based instruction in tertiary settings: Case studies in TESOL.  Alexandria, VA: TESOL.

Stryker, S. B., & Leaver, B. L. (Eds.). (1997).  Content-based instruction in foreign language education: Models and methods.  Washington, D. C.: Georgetown University Press.

Walmsley, S. A. (1994). Children exploring their world: Theme teaching in elementary school. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.

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