Description
Book SynopsisOffers a wide-ranging overview of the issues and research approaches in the diverse field of applied linguistics Applied linguistics is an interdisciplinary field that identifies, examines, and seeks solutions to real-life language-related issues. Such issues often occur in situations of language contact and technological innovation, where language problems can range from explaining misunderstandings in face-to-face oral conversation to designing automated speech recognition systems for business.The Concise Encyclopedia of Applied Linguisticsincludes entries on the fundamentals of the discipline, introducing readers to the concepts, research, and methods used by applied linguists working in the field. This succinct, reader-friendly volume offers a collection of entries on a range of language problems and the analytic approaches used to address them. This abridged reference work has been compiled from the most-accessed entries fromTheEncyclopedia of Applied Linguistics(www.encycloped
Trade Review“…this volume is an excellent addition to any applied linguist’s library beyond the novice reader as it provides refreshers on methods and approaches and offers a wide range of topics relevant to many. It is also a wonderful addition for any student in the field whether debutant or finishing their studies. Finally, it can also be useful to advisors should they need to read up and freshen up on their advisees’ research.” –Camille Meritan for LINGUIST List 31.2187
Table of ContentsThematic List of Entries vii
Alphabetical List of Entries xiii
General Editor xvii
Contributors xix
Introduction to The Concise Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics xxv
Acknowledgments xxxiii
A–Z 1
Index 1181
