Applied linguistics is understood to deal with language in use, particularly where institutions and interventions are involved. Written by a well-known applied linguist, this alphabetic guide provides definitions and discussion of key terms used in the field. The selection of items for the glossary offers a view of applied linguistics as an activity in its own right and therefore helps define it. Key features: *An ideal companion to courses in Applied Linguistics, Language Studies, Language Education *Supplies numerous cross-references to related terms *Includes an introduction which provides an overview of the field *Considers the overlap between applied linguistics and related areas by indicating common terminology.
| ISBN: | 9780748622948 |
| Publication date: | 5th August 2005 |
| Author: | Alan Davies |
| Publisher: | Edinburgh University Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 152 pages |
| Series: | Glossaries in Linguistics |
| Genres: |
Linguistics Dictionaries |