Introduction to Applied Linguistics

Norbert Schmitt is Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Nottingham, UK. He has taught in the areas of vocabulary studies, applied linguistics, SLA and TESOL methodology. He has published extensively, is a regular presenter at applied linguistics conferences, and travels widely consulting and teaching on vocabulary issues.Michael P.H. Rodgers is Assistant Professor in the School of Linguistics and Language Studies at Carleton University, Ottawa, where he teaches TESOL methodology and SLA theory. His research interests include vocabulary acquisition and language learning through television.

"An Introduction to Applied Linguistics is essential reading for newcomers and established scholars alike. The third edition builds upon the success of previous editions, providing authoritative updates to scholarship in critical areas, and including new chapters on multilingualism and forensic linguistics. Highly recommended!"Sara T. Cushing, Georgia State University, USA

• Preface 1 An Overview of Applied Linguistics Norbert Schmitt and Marianne Celce-Murcia1 Description of Language and Language Use2 Grammar Diane Larsen-Freeman and Jeanette DeCarrico3 Vocabulary Paul Nation and Paul Meara4 Discourse Analysis Michael McCarthy, Christian Matthiessen and Diana Slade5 Pragmatics Helen Spencer-Oatey and Vladimir Žegarac6 Corpus Linguistics Randi Reppen and Rita Simpson-Vlach2 Essential Areas of Enquiry in Applied Linguistics7 Second Language Acquisition Nina Spada and Patsy M. Lightbown8 Psycholinguistics Emily Mech, Andrea Takahesu-Tabori, Judith F. Kroll and Kees de Bot9 Sociolinguistics Carmen Llamas and Peter Stockwell10 Focus on the Language Learner: Styles, Strategies and Motivation Andrew D. Cohen and Alastair Henry11 Forensic Linguistics and Language and the Law Tatiana Tkacukova12 Multilingualism Shelley Taylor3 Language Skills and Assessment13 Listening Tony Lynch and David Mendelsohn14 Speaking and Pronunciation Anne Burns and Barbara Seidlhofer15 Reading Xiangying Jiang, William Grabe and Patricia L. Carrell16 Writing Paul Kei Matsuda and Tony Silva17 Assessment Carol A. Chapelle, Benjamin Kremmel and Geoff Brindley18 Suggested Solutions References Index