An Introduction to Applied Linguistics

by Norbert Schmitt (Editor), Michael P.H. Rodgers (Editor)

An Introduction to Applied Linguistics provides a complete, authoritative and up-to-date overview of the state of the field. Divided into three sections a description of language and language use; essential areas of enquiry; and language skills and assessment, the third edition of this highly successful textbook • 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.

Genres: Linguistics, Education, Nonfiction

392 pages, Paperback

First published March 29, 2002

Reviews

[Mahsa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A real introduction: easy words, learner-friendly materials...
As the book itself mentions:
Because language is created and processed both between interlocuters and within the human mind, much of what is of interest in applied linguistics is hidden from direct view and study.

[Billie Pritchett · Rating 4 out of 5]

I forgot when I finished this, but yeah, this was a helpful book.

[Robert Day · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pitched a little over my head, but I'm not surprised by that because one of the chapters mentioned that this was a text for graduates (one would suppose if linguistics) whereas this is my very first book on linguistics (knowingly).

I found out, mid way through this book, that applied linguistics is not what I wanted to read; I actually want to read about linguistics. What I read here was how second languages are taught which, again, was not my intention.

Still, onwards and upwards. I survived. I know now more than I did when I started.

I wouldn't recommend this as an intro to the subject of you have no knowledge of the subject because there's a lot of terminology in this book that goes unexplained.

[Mohammed Shanawaz · Rating 4 out of 5]

...loving it