| Synopsis: |
The Applied Linguistics Reader is the definitive guide to this diverse and dynamic subject. Encompassing the many strands of applied linguistics as it is currently defined, and including areas which are increasingly coming to be defined under the heading, this book is at the forefront of research in applied linguistics. Sections cover areas from first and second language acquisition, language planning and policy, to stylistics, translating and interpreting, pragmatics, literacy and lexicography, bilingualism, and the sociology of language. Extracts are from the key authors in the field, from Corder, Goffman, Hymes and Halliday to Widdowson, Swain, Fairclough and Coulthard. The book offers the reader excellent guidance through a general introduction, section introductions, glossary and bibliography. This is an invaluable introduction and reference for anyone with an interest in applied linguistics. Candlin; Christopher N. City University of Hong Kong, People's Republic of China,McNamara; T.F. The University of Melbourne, Australia, |