Mapping Applied Linguistics: A Guide for Students and Practitioners

by Hall; Christopher J.

• ISBN13: 9780415559126
• ISBN10: 041555912X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-03-17
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Mapping Applied Linguistics: A Guide for Students and Practitioners provides an innovative and wide-ranging introduction to the full scope of applied linguistics.Incorporating both socio-cultural and cognitive perspectives, the book maps the diverse and constantly expanding range of theories, methods and issues faced by students and practitioners alike. Practically oriented and ideally suited to students new to the subject area, the book provides in-depth coverage of:Language teaching and education, literacy and language disordersLanguage variation and world EnglishesLanguage policy and planningLexicography and forensic linguisticsMultilingualism and translationIncluding real data and international examples, the book features further reading and exercises in each chapter, fieldwork suggestions and a full glossary of key terms. An interactive companion website also provides a wealth of additional resources.This book will be essential reading for students studying applied linguistics, TESOL, general linguistics, and education at the advanced undergraduate or master's degree level. It is also the ideal gateway for practitioners to better understand the wider scope of their work.