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Record Nr.

UNINA9910821547103321

Autore

Davies Alan

Titolo

A glossary of applied linguistics / / Alan Davies

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Edinburgh : , : Edinburgh University Press, , [2005]

©2005

ISBN

0-7486-8071-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (151 pages)

Collana

Glossaries in Linguistics : GLLI

Disciplina

410.21

Soggetti

Applied linguistics - Statistical methods

Applied linguistics - Research

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Preface -- Introduction -- Glossary of Applied Linguistics -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Short Reading List

Sommario/riassunto

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 FeaturesAn ideal companion to courses in Applied Linguistics, Language Studies, Language EducationSupplies numerous cross-references to related termsIncludes an introduction which provides an overview of the fieldConsiders the overlap between applied linguistics and related areas by indicating common terminology.