Introduction to Linguistics for Language Teachers

Authors

Abdul Halim, Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur; Sunarti, Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur; Khusnul Khatimah, Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur; Rani Herning Puspita, Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur; Ibrahim, Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur
DOI: https://doi.org/10.51967/978-623-5771-67-0

Synopsis

The book "Introduction to Linguistics for Language Teachers" is a practical guide designed specifically for language teachers to learn the basics of linguistics. The book provides a comprehensive explanation of definitions and important concepts in linguistics based on its branches, and provides concrete examples that can be applied in everyday life. Additionally, the book explains how linguistics can assist teachers in effectively teaching English and includes an example lesson plan that adopts a linguistic approach. With this book, language teachers will gain a deeper understanding of linguistics, benefits that it offers and how to apply it in teaching English.

Author Biographies

Abdul Halim, Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur

Abdul Halim, S.Pd., M.Pd. completed an undergraduate degree from Mulawarman University (UNMUL) and master’s degree from Malang State University (UM). He has experience teaching in various institutions, including high schools, colleges, and English language centers. He has a keen interest in research related to English language teaching, particularly in the areas of curriculum and multicultural education. He also actively participates in various research activities and publications in this field.

Sunarti, Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur

Sunarti, S.Pd., M.Pd. is a lecturer in the English Education program at Muhammadiyah University of East Kalimantan in the city of Samarinda. She completed her undergraduate degree at Mulawarman University and her graduate degree at Sebelas Maret State University in Surakarta. She has been teaching at several universities since 2004. Her research interests focus on English language teaching and the development of teaching methods. She has published several studies related to teaching methods.

Khusnul Khatimah, Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur

Khusnul Khatimah, S.Pd., M.Pd. is a graduate of STKIP Muhammadiyah Bone (S1) and Makassar State University (S2). She has a keen interest in English language education and teaching and is actively involved in professional organizations such as LPTK PTM, APSPBI, and TEFLIN. Throughout her career, she has taught at various institutions and has presented at numerous national and international seminars. She is committed to improving the quality of education, especially English language teaching, in Indonesia.

Rani Herning Puspita, Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur

Rani Herning Puspita, S.Hum., M.Hum. is a graduate of both undergraduate and graduate programs at Diponegoro University (Undip). She has a strong interest in the humanities, particularly in the field of linguistics. She has taught at various institutions and always strives to motivate her students to learn language effectively and in a fun way. In addition to being active in teaching, Rani is also involved in various organizational activities in the humanities, particularly in English language, and contributes to education through her career as a lecturer at UMKT.

Ibrahim, Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur

Ibrahim, S.Pd., M.TESOL is a graduate of S1 from Muhammadiyah University Malang and S2 from Monash University. He has a strong interest and focus in teaching English to speakers of other languages. Ibrahim also has experience working with Pearson as a scorer for school exams in Australia and the UK in 2017-2018. He always strives to expand his professional network and contribute to improving the quality of education in Indonesia, particularly in the field of English language education.

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1 March 2023

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