An Introduction to Applied Linguistics

by Schmitt; Norbert

• ISBN13: 9780340984475
• ISBN10: 0340984473
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2010-01-29
• Publisher: Hodder Education

Summary

An Introduction to Applied Linguistics, Second Edition provides a complete, authoritative and up-to-date overview of the state of the field. Each of the 15 chapters offers an extended survey of a central element of Applied Linguistics and is co-authored by two leading international specialists, thus ensuing a full and balanced treatment of the topic covered. The book is divided into three sections; a description of a language and language use; essential areas of enquiry; and the four skills and testing. An Introductory chapter familiarises readers wtih key issues and recurrent themes whilst hands-on activities and further reading sections for each chapter encourage practical analysis and wider reading. For this new edition, each chapter has been fully revised in line with new research and thinking in Applied Linguistics. 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.

Author Biography

Norbert Schmitt is Professor of Applied Linguistics, University of Nottingham.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. viii
An Overview of Applied Linguistics	p. 1
Description of Language and Language Use
Grammar	p. 18
Vocabulary	p. 34
Discourse Analysis	p. 53
Pragmatics	p. 70
Corpus Linguistics	p. 89
Essential Areas of Enquiry in Applied Linguistics
Second Language Acquisition	p. 108
Psycholinguistics	p. 124
Sociolinguistics	p. 143
Focus on the Language Learner: Styles, Strategies and Motivation	p. 161
Language Skills and Assessment
Listening	p. 180
Speaking and Pronunciation	p. 197
Reading	p. 215
Writing	p. 232
Assessment	p. 247
Suggested Solutions	p. 268
References	p. 283
Index	p. 335
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