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An introduction to applied linguistics / edited by Norbert Schmitt and Michael P.H. Rodgers.

Contributor(s): Schmitt, Norbert, 1956- [editor.] | Rodgers, Michael P. H [editor.]Material type: Text

TextPublisher: Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, c2019Edition: Third editionDescription: xii, 392 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 26 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volume ISBN: 9781138290136 [paperback]Other title: Applied linguisticsSubject(s): Applied linguisticsAdditional physical formats: Online version:: Introduction to applied linguisticsDDC classification:

Contents:

Chapter 1 An overview of applied linguistics -- Part I Description of language and language use -- Chapter 2 Grammar -- Chapter 3 Vocabulary -- Chapter 4 Discourse analysis -- Chapter 5 Pragmatics -- Chapter 6 Corpus linguistics -- Part 2 Essential areas of enquiry in applied linguistics -- Chapter 7 Second language acquisition -- Chapter 8 Psycholinguistics -- Chapter Sociolinguistics -- Chapter 10 Focus on the language learner: styles, strategies and motivation -- Chapter 11 Forensic linguistics and language and the law -- Chapter 12 Multilingualism -- Part 3 Listening -- Chapter 14 Speaking and pronunciation -- Chapter 15 Reading -- Chapter 16 Writing -- Chapter 17 Assessment -- Chapter 18 Suggested solutions.

Summary: "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." --Backcover

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Subject Reference	College Annex Library Subject Reference	418 In89 2020 (Browse shelf)	Available		3UCBL000026958

Previous edition published by Hodder Education, 2010.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"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." --Backcover