{"product_id":"applied-linguistics-paperback-softback-9781405193580","title":"Applied Linguistics (Paperback \/ softback) 9781405193580","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eApplied Linguistics\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This book treats diverse areas of applied linguistics in a consistently clear fashion. It will allow students to see the scope and value of applied linguistics in human life.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e--Vivian Cook, Newcastle University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Under the expert stewardship of Li Wei, this text provides an excellent introduction to the field of Applied Linguistics and serves as a guide that stimulates interest in the field by demonstrating what applied linguistics can contribute to other disciplines.”\u003cbr\u003e --\u003ci\u003eTerrence G. Wiley, President, Center for Applied Linguistics, and Professor Emeritus, Arizona State University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Sharp insights, absorbing examples, practical advice, clear explanations characterise this excellent introduction by the Birkbeck (London) team to the fascinating, diverse world of Applied Linguistics.  Strongly recommended for newcomers to the field; it looks set to become the standard introduction.”\u003cbr\u003e --\u003ci\u003eTim McNamara, The University of Melbourne\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eLi Wei (Edited by), W Li (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781405193580, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 22 November 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e336 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.1 x 17 x 1.8 cm, 0.499 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e“One of the main objectives of an introductory book should be to provide a springboard for future reading and studies. This book meets this objective, and does so in an amalgamation of work that is enjoyable and easy to read.”  (\u003ci\u003eInternational Journal of Applied Linguistics\u003c\/i\u003e, 19 November 2014)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIn this complete survey of the theories, methods, and key findings within applied linguistics, students are introduced to core research questions and the various approaches to tackling these.  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a comprehensive introduction to this interdisciplinary field of research and practice, dealing with practical issues of language and communication\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTakes a problem-solving approach, introducing students to key research questions and guiding them through the various ways of tackling these\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures additional study aids throughout, including chapter outlines, learning objectives, key terms, research questions and answers, study questions, and recommended further readings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnables students to identify every-day language and communication issues, and to draw on their own personal experiences\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEdited by a leading figure in the field, heading up an experienced and interdisciplinary team of contributors from the renowned department of applied linguistics at Birkbeck College, University of London – resulting in unique combination of knowledge, skills, and strength from scholars who teach and research together\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNotes on Contributors vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introducing Applied Linguistics 1\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eli Wei\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Language in Development 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 First Language Acquisition 29\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eZhu Hua\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Second and Additional Language Acquisition 46\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJean-Marc Dewaele\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Language and the Brain 69\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMarjorie Lorch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Language in Use 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Language in Interaction 91\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMaría Elena Placencia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Intercultural Communication 112\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eZhu Hua\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Literacy and Multimodality 130\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eli Wei, lisa J. McEntee-Atalianis and Marjorie Lorch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Language in Society 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Language Diversity and Contact 151\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePenelope Gardner-Chloros\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Language, Identity and Power 172\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLisa J. McEntee-Atalianis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Language Planning and Language Policy 191\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eli Wei\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Language in Public Life 211\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Language Assessment 213\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eli Wei\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Language in Media, Health and Law 228\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMalcolm Edwards\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Translation and Interpreting 245\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMalcolm Edwards\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources List 270\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eli Wei and Zhu Hua\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 303\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Linguistics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Linguistics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Linguistics%20%5BCF%5D%22\"\u003eCF\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52470042427672,"sku":"9781405193580","price":26.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781405193580.jpg?v=1785629571","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/applied-linguistics-paperback-softback-9781405193580","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}