Overview

The Routledge Handbook of Applied Linguistics, published in 2011, has long been a standard introduction and essential reference point to the broad interdisciplinary field of applied linguistics. Reflecting the growth and widening scope of applied linguistics, this new edition thoroughly updates and expands coverage. It includes 27 new chapters, now consists of two complementary volumes, and covers a wide range of topics from a variety of perspectives. Volume One is organized into two sections – 'Language learning and language education' and 'Key areas and approaches in applied linguistics – and Volume Two also two sections – 'Applied linguistics in society' and 'Broadening horizons'. Each volume includes 30 chapters written by specialists from around the world. Each chapter provides an overview of the history of the topic, the main current issues, recommendations for practice, and possible future trajectories. Where appropriate, authors discuss the impact and use of new research methods in the area. Suggestions for further reading and cross-references are provided with every chapter. The Routledge Handbook of Applied Linguistics remains the authoritative overview of this dynamic field and essential reading for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students, scholars, and researchers of applied linguistics.

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Author:   Li Wei ,  Zhu Hua ,  James Simpson
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   2nd edition
Weight:   1.160kg
ISBN:  

9780367536275

ISBN 10:   0367536277
Pages:   416
Publication Date:   30 August 2023
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction: Applied linguistics in the contemporary world -- Li Wei, Zhu Hua, and James Simpson PART I Language learning and language education 1. Conceptualizing language education: theories and practices -- Diane Larsen-Freeman 2. Second and additional language acquisition across the lifespan-- Lourdes Ortega 3. Language teaching and methodology -- Scott Thornbury 4. Technology and language learning -- Richard Kern 5. Teacher communities of practice -- Simon Borg 6. Curriculum and materials: decolonization and inclusivity – John Gray 7. Content and language integrated learning and English medium instruction -- Heath Rose and Jim McKinley 8. Bilingual and multilingual education -- Ingrid Gogolin 9. English for academic purposes -- Nigel Harwood and Bojana Petrić 10. Language testing -- Barry O’Sullivan 11. Language awareness – Xuesong (Andy) Gao 12. Classroom discourse -- Amy B. M. Tsui 13. Language and culture -- Claire Kramsch 14. Language socialization -- Agnes Weiyun He PART II Key areas and approaches in applied linguistics 15. Grammar -- Michael Swan 16. Lexis -- Joe Barcroft and Gretchen Sunderman 17. Applied phonetics and phonology -- Helen Fraser 18. Literacy -- Doris S. Warriner 19. Genre analysis – John Flowerdew 20. Stylistics -- Elena Semino 21. Discourse analysis -- Guy Cook 22. Corpus linguistics -- Phoebe Lin and Svenja Adolphs 23. Cognitive linguistics – Bodo Winter and Florent Perek 24. Systemic functional linguistics – Lise Fontaine and Anne McCabe 25. Generative grammar -- Shigenori Wakabayashi 26. Psycholinguistics and second language acquisition -- John Field 27. Neurolinguistics in language learning and teaching -- John W. Schwieter and Stefano Rastelli 28. Psychology of language learning: personality, emotion, and motivation -- Jean-Marc Dewaele 29. Sociocultural approaches to language development -- Steven L. Thorne and Thomas Tasker 30. Sociolinguistics for language education – Petros Karatsareas

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The fully revised and expanded Routledge Handbook of Applied Linguistics is an invaluable resource for students and established scholars worldwide interested in the fascinating and ever-changing field of applied linguistics. Patricia Duff, The University of British Columbia, USA This new edition provides a comprehensive and current picture of the Applied Linguistics field. The two volumes of this handbook offer original contributions as well as signposts for future research in this field. Alessandro Benati, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Author Information

Li Wei is Director and Dean of the UCL Institute of Education at University College London, UK, where he is also Chair of Applied Linguistics. He is Editor of International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism and Applied Linguistics Review. He is Fellow of the British Academy, Academia Europaea, Academy of Social Sciences (UK), and Royal Society of Arts (UK).) Zhu Hua is Professor of Language Learning and Intercultural Communication and Director of the International Centre for Intercultural Studies at University College London, UK. She is an elected Fellow of Academy of Social Sciences (UK), and elected Fellow and board member of the International Academy for Intercultural Research. She is Chair of British Association for Applied Linguistics (BAAL), 2021–2024. James Simpson is Professor in the Division of Humanities at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. He is the Director of the MA programme in International Language Education. He was formerly in the School of Education, University of Leeds, UK.

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