Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Mapping Applied Linguistics: A Guide for Students and Practitioners provides an innovative and wide-ranging introduction to the full scope of applied linguistics. Incorporating both socio-cultural and cognitive perspectives, the book maps the diverse and constantly expanding range of theories, methods and issues faced by students and practitioners alike. Practically oriented and ideally suited to students new to the subject area, each chapter demonstrates how applied linguists can investigate the role of language in an individual’s or group’s real-world problem, and the potential solutions available.

The book provides in-depth coverage of:
language teaching and education, literacy and language disorders
language variation and world Englishes
language policy and planning
lexicography and forensic linguistics
multilingualism and translation.

Including real data and international examples from Latin America, South-East Asia, the US and the UK, the book features further reading and exercises in each chapter, fieldwork suggestions and a full glossary of key terms. An interactive Companion Website also provides a wealth of additional resources, including ideas for research projects, links to key websites and sample answers to the chapter exercises. A reader forum allows students and practitioners to share experiences and concerns.

Providing a dynamic and thorough overview of the rapidly growing field of applied linguistics, this book will be essential reading for students studying applied linguistics, TESOL, general linguistics and education at the advanced undergraduate or master’s degree level. It is also the ideal gateway for practitioners to better understand the wider scope of their work." (Book Cover)

CONTENTS:

Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Why do we use different languages?
1.2 Ten ways we’ve led astray in language and applied linguistics
1.3 Applied linguistics
1.4 Bottom-up applied linguistics Activities
Further reading

PART A: LANGUAGE IN EVERYDAY USE

Chapter 2 Language Variation
2.1 Language variation and social judgment
2.2 Kinds of variation
2.3 Standardization and ‘non-standard’ varieties
2.4 Non-native varieties and World Englishes
2.5 Linguistic insecurity and language loss
2.6 Context and language practices
2.7 Casting ahead
Activities
Further reading

Chapter 3 Key Populations in Applied Linguistics
3.1 Issues in the naming of populations
3.2 Issues in the categorizing of populations
3.3 Populations characterized by the language(s) used
3.4 Populations characterized by issues of access to language
3.5 Populations characterized by the social role of language
3.6 Populations characterized by their professional or academic interest in language
3.7 Roles for applied linguists
Activities
Further reading

Chapter 4 Discourse Analysis
4.1 The pervasive relevance of discourse (analysis)
4.2 Linguistic approaches to discourse analysis
4.3 Social approaches to discourse analysis
4.4 Themes in contemporary discourse analysis
4.5 How can doing discourse analysis help the clients of applied linguists?
Activities
Further reading

Chapter 5 Language Policy and Planning
5.1 Language decisions
5.2 Corpus, status and acquisition planning
5.3 Keeping language alive
5.4 Planning for access to services
5.5 Language policy and planning in globalizing times
5.6 Roles for applied linguists
Activities
Further reading

PART B: LANGUAGE, LEARNING AND EDUCATION

Chapter 6 Literacy
6.1 The expanding scope of literacy
6.2 Writing systems and culture
6.3 Literacy and individuals
6.4 Child and adult literacies
6.5 Academic achievement and the measurement of literacy
6.6 Roles for applied linguists
Activities
Further reading

Chapter 7 The Language of Education
7.1 The language of home, community and school
7.2 Language as a medium in school
7.3 Language as an object in school
7.4 Educating linguistic minorities and learners with special needs
7.5 Language, testing and assessment
7.6 Roles for applied linguists
Activities
Further reading

Chapter 8 Bilingual and Multilingual Education
8.1 Definitions and purposes
8.2 Language-based frames
8.3 Content-based frames
8.4 Context-based frames
8.5 Integrating the frameworks
8.6 Characteristics of effective programmes
8.7 Roles for applied linguists
Activities
Further reading

Chapter 9 Additional Language Education
9.1 Contexts of additional language education
9.2 The problem of method
9.3 Individual learner differences
9.4 Assessing additional languages
9.5 Economic, cultural and political aspects of additional language education
9.6 Roles for applied linguists
Activities
Further reading

PART C: LANGUAGE AND EXPERT USES

Chapter 10 Translation
10.1 Contexts of translation
10.2 Translatability and translation equivalence
10.3 The translation process
10.4 What do translators need to know?
10.5 Types of translation
10.6 Interpreting and audiovisual translation
10.7 Technology in translation
10.8 Roles for applied linguists
Activities
Further reading

Chapter 11 Lexicography
11.1 Words in the mind and in society
11.2 Authority or record?
11.3 Uses and types of dictionaries
11.4 Dictionary compilation
11.5 Dictionaries as tools for learning
11.6 Corpora, computers and the internet
11.7 Roles for applied linguists
Activities
Further reading

Chapter 12 Forensic Linguistics
12.1 Language as legal medium and matter
12.2 The language of the law
12.3 Language and criminal investigation
12.4 Language as the subject matter of law
12.5 Discourse and different languages in the courtroom
12.6 Roles for applied linguists
Activities
Further reading

Chapter 13 Language Pathology
13.1 Biological and social foundations of language
13.2 Types of language pathology
13.3 Assessment
13.4 Treatment
13.5 Roles for applied linguists
Activities
Further reading

Chapter 14 Prospects and Perspectives
14.1 The impact of new technologies
14.2 The dissolution of borders
14.3 The exercise of the profession
14.4 Key predictions
14.5 Final thoughts
Activities
Glossary

Bibliography

General Index

Index of languages

Index of places

Students in applied linguistics, TESOL, general linguistics and education at the advanced undergraduate or master’s degree level.