Introduction to Applied Linguistics

An Introduction to Applied Linguistics provides a complete, authoritative and up-to-date overview of the state of the field. Divided into three sections the book covers: a description of language and language use; essential areas of enquiry; and the four skills and testing. The Third Edition of this textbook provides an extended survey of a central element of Applied Linguistics over 17 chapters, 2 brand-new chapters on Multilingualism and Forensic Linguistics, and activities and further reading throughout. 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 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.

Product details

• Authors: Norbert (University of Nottingham Schmitt, David Schmitt Coulson
• Assisted by: Norbert Schmitt (Editor), Michael P.H. Rodgers (Editor), Coulson David (Editor), Jonathon Clenton (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Content: Book
• Product form: Hardback
• Publication date: 07.08.2019
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > Other languages / Other literatures
• EAN: 9781138290129
• ISBN: 978-1-138-29012-9
• Pages: 392
• Subjects: Linguistics, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General, Sociolinguistics, Language: history and general works, Language Pedagogy, language acquisition research, language motivation, qualitative linguistic analysis, language assessment methods, advanced applied linguistics textbook