Corpus Applications in Applied Linguistics

by Hyland, Ken; Meng Huat, Chau; Handford, Michael

• ISBN13: 9781441107800
• ISBN10: 1441107800
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-06-21
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic

Summary

Corpus linguistics is one of the most exciting approaches to studies in applied linguistics today. From its quantitative beginnings it has grown to become an essential aspect of research methodology in a range of fields, often combining with text analysis, CDA, pragmatics and organizational studies to reveal important new insights about how language works. This important new book of specially commissioned chapters by academics from across the applied linguistics spectrum demonstrates the range and rigour of corpus research in applied linguistics. The volume captures some of the most stimulating and significant developments in the field, including chapters on language teaching, institutional and professional discourse, English as an International Language, translation, forensics and media studies. As a result it goes beyond traditional, limited presentations of corpus work and shows how corpora inform a diverse and growing number of applied linguistic domains.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Introduction \ Introduction Ken Hyland, Chau Meng Huat and MichaelHandford \ Part 2: Corpora and Institutional Uses of Language \ 2.Professional Communication and Corpus Linguistics Michael Handford \ 3. Corpora and Academic Discourse Ken Hyland \4. Corpora and Workplace Discourse Almut Koester \ Part 3: Corpora inApplied Linguistics Domains \ 5. Corpora and Translation Studies SaraLaviosa \ 6. Some Aspects of the Use of Corpora in Forensic Linguistics John Olsson\ 7. Corpora and Gender Studies Paul Baker \ 8. Corpora and Media Studies AnneO'Keeffe \ Part 4: Corpora in New Spheres of Study \ 9. Corpora and ELF BarbaraSeidlhofer \ 10. Texting and Corpora Caroline Tagg \ 11. A Conceptual Model forSegmenting and Annotating a Documentary Photograph Corpus Gu Yueguo \ Part 5.Corpora, Language Learning and Pedagogy \ 12. Learner Corpora and SecondLanguage Acquisition Chau Meng Huat \ 13. Corpora in the Classroom: An AppliedLinguistic Perspective Lynne Flowerdew \ 14. Corpora and Materials Design MichaelMcCarthy and Jeanne McCarten \ Afterword Susan Hunston \ Bibliography \ Index