An 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 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 referencesfor 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.

Preface 1 An Overview of Applied Linguistics Norbert Schmitt and Marianne Celce-Murcia 1 Description of Language and Language Use 2 Grammar Diane Larsen-Freeman and Jeanette DeCarrico 3 Vocabulary Paul Nation and Paul Meara 4 Discourse Analysis Michael McCarthy, Christian Matthiessen and Diana Slade 5 Pragmatics Helen Spencer-Oatey and Vladimir Žegarac 6 Corpus Linguistics Randi Reppen and Rita Simpson-Vlach 2 Essential Areas of Enquiry in Applied Linguistics 7 Second Language Acquisition Nina Spada and Patsy M. Lightbown 8 Psycholinguistics Emily Mech, Andrea Takahesu-Tabori, Judith F. Kroll and Kees de Bot 9 Sociolinguistics Carmen Llamas and Peter Stockwell 10 Focus on the Language Learner: Styles, Strategies and Motivation Andrew D. Cohen and Alastair Henry 11 Forensic Linguistics and Language and the Law Tatiana Tkacukova 12 Multilingualism Shelley Taylor 3 Language Skills and Assessment 13 Listening Tony Lynch and David Mendelsohn 14 Speaking and Pronunciation Anne Burns and Barbara Seidlhofer 15 Reading Xiangying Jiang, William Grabe and Patricia L. Carrell 16 Writing Paul Kei Matsuda and Tony Silva 17 Assessment Carol A. Chapelle, Benjamin Kremmel and Geoff Brindley 18 Suggested Solutions References Index

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.