Contemporary Applied Linguistics Volume 1

A comprehensive survey of the ways in which linguistics is being used by researchers in a wide-range of interdisciplinary areas.

Presents a comprehensive survey of the ways in which linguistics is being used by researchers in a range of interdisciplinary areas. This title also presents fresh research in the 'traditional' areas of applied linguistics, including multilingualism, language education, teacher-learner relationships, and assessment.Written by internationally renowned academics, this volume provides a snapshot of the field of applied linguistics, and illustrates how linguistics is informing and engaging with neighbouring disciplines. The contributors present new research in the 'traditional' areas of applied linguistics, including multilingualism, language education, teacher-learner relationships, and assessment. It represents the best of current practice in applied linguistics, and will be invaluable to students and researchers looking for an overview of the field.