An Introduction to Applied Linguistics - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1138290122 ISBN 13: 9781138290129

Publisher: Routledge, 2019

Synopsis

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 the four skills and testing, 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.

About this title

About the Author

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.

Review

"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

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1138290122
• ISBN 13: 9781138290129
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 392
• Editor: Coulson David, Schmitt Norbert, Clenton Jonathon