An Introduction to Applied Linguistics / Edition 3

by David Coulson, Norbert Schmitt, Jonathon Clenton

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138290136
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/07/2019
Edition description:	New
Pages:	404
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

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.

Table of Contents

List of figures ix

List of tables x

Preface xi

1 An overview of applied linguistics Norbert Schmitt Marianne Celce-Murcia 1

Part 1 Description of language and language use 17

2 Grammar Diane Larsen-Freeman Jeanette DeCarrico 19

3 Vocabulary Paul Nation Paul Meara 35

4 Discourse analysis Michael McCarthy Christian Matthiessen Diana Slade 55

5 Pragmatics Helen Spencer-Oatey Vladimir Zegarac 72

6 Corpus linguistics Randi Reppen Rita Simpson-Vlach 91

Part 2 Essential areas of enquiry in applied linguistics 109

7 Second language acquisition Nina Spada Patsy M. Lightbown 111

8 Psycholinguistics Emily N. Mech Andrea Takahesu Tabori Judith F. Kroll Kees De Bot 128

9 Sociolinguistics Carmen Llamas Peter Stockwell 146

10 Focus on the language learner: Styles, strategies and motivation Andrew D. Cohen Alastair Henry 165

11 Forensic linguistics and language and the law Tatiana Tkacukova 190

12 Multilingualism Shelley K. Taylor 205

Part 3 Language skills and assessment 221

13 Listening Tony Lynch David Mendelsohn 223

14 Speaking and pronunciation Anne Burns Barbara Seidlhofer 240

15 Reading Xiangying Jiang William Grabe Patricia L. Carrell 259

16 Writing Paul Kei Matsuda Tony Silva 279

17 Assessment Carol A. Chapelle Benjamin Kremmel Geoff Brindley 294

18 Suggested solutions 317

Bibliography 333

Index 387

Editorial Reviews

"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

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