3rd Edition

An Introduction to Applied Linguistics

Edited By Norbert Schmitt, Michael P.H. Rodgers Copyright 2020
    404 Pages 14 B/W Illustrations
    by Routledge

    404 Pages 14 B/W Illustrations
    by Routledge

    An Introduction to Applied Linguistics provides a complete, authoritative and up-to-date overview of the state of the field. Divided into three sections covering: a description of language and language use; essential areas of enquiry; and language skills and assessment, the third edition of this highly successful textbook provides:

    • an introductory chapter which familiarises readers with key issues and recurrent themes;

    • 17 chapters offering extended surveys of central elements of applied linguistics;

    • two brand-new chapters on multilingualism and forensic linguistics;

    • re-written chapters on psycholinguistics, language learners, reading and assessment;

    • hands-on activities and further reading sections for each chapter, encouraging practical analysis and wider reading;

    • revised and updated references for every chapter.

    Co-edited by two leading international specialists, with its accessible style, broad coverage and practical focus, this book is ideal for students of applied linguistics, TESOL, and second language pedagogy, as well as practicing teachers and researchers wishing to update their knowledge.

    Preface

     

    1 An Overview of Applied Linguistics

    Norbert Schmitt and Marianne Celce-Murcia

     

    1 Description of Language and Language Use

    2 Grammar

    Diane Larsen-Freeman and Jeanette DeCarrico

    3 Vocabulary

    Paul Nation and Paul Meara

    4 Discourse Analysis

    Michael McCarthy, Christian Matthiessen and Diana Slade

    5 Pragmatics

    Helen Spencer-Oatey and Vladimir Žegarac

    6 Corpus Linguistics

    Randi Reppen and Rita Simpson-Vlach

     

    2 Essential Areas of Enquiry in Applied Linguistics

    7 Second Language Acquisition

    Nina Spada and Patsy M. Lightbown

    8 Psycholinguistics

    Emily Mech, Andrea Takahesu-Tabori, Judith F. Kroll and Kees de Bot

    9 Sociolinguistics

    Carmen Llamas and Peter Stockwell

    10 Focus on the Language Learner: Styles, Strategies and Motivation

    Andrew D. Cohen and Alastair Henry

    11 Forensic Linguistics and Language and the Law

    Tatiana Tkacukova

    12 Multilingualism

    Shelley Taylor

     

    3 Language Skills and Assessment

    13 Listening

    Tony Lynch and David Mendelsohn

    14 Speaking and Pronunciation

    Anne Burns and Barbara Seidlhofer

    15 Reading

    Xiangying Jiang, William Grabe and Patricia L. Carrell

    16 Writing

    Paul Kei Matsuda and Tony Silva

    17 Assessment

    Carol A. Chapelle, Benjamin Kremmel and Geoff Brindley

    18 Suggested Solutions

     

    References

    Index

    Biography

    Norbert Schmitt is Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Nottingham, UK. He has taught in the areas of vocabulary studies, applied linguistics, SLA and TESOL methodology. He has published extensively, is a regular presenter at applied linguistics conferences, and travels widely consulting and teaching on vocabulary issues.

    Michael P.H. Rodgers is Assistant Professor in the School of Linguistics and Language Studies at Carleton University, Ottawa, where he teaches TESOL methodology and SLA theory. His research interests include vocabulary acquisition and language learning through television.

    "An Introduction to Applied Linguistics is essential reading for newcomers and established scholars alike. The third edition builds upon the success of previous editions, providing authoritative updates to scholarship in critical areas,  and including new chapters on multilingualism and forensic linguistics. Highly recommended!"

    Sara T. Cushing, Georgia State University, USA