With its comprehensive coverage of applied linguistics, this is the definitive 12-volume reference for scholars and practitioners wanting to expand their understanding of language

Applied linguistics research investigates language-related problems that arise in all real-world contexts where languages are learned and used. The second edition of The Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics is an essential resource that reflects the dynamic growth and interdisciplinary nature of the field. Extensively revised throughout, the Encyclopedia addresses contemporary areas of research such as digital ethnography, corpus-assisted discourse analysis, grammar in legal writing, pragmatics in internet communication automatic speech recognition for second language learning, as well as applied linguists' perspectives on culture, posthumanism, and the global spread of English. With contributions from scores of international experts, this encyclopedia offers unparalleled breadth and depth, inviting readers to expand their understanding of methods used to study language, and language-related issues throughout the world.

Providing scholars, educators, and practitioners with the tools to understand and respond to language-related issues across multiple domains, The Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics:

• Provides coverage spanning 28 key areas of applied linguistics
• Contains a wealth of new entries covering emerging topics such as Artificial Intelligence
• Features commissioned entries by leading international scholars, including both established authorities and rising stars in the field
• Draws upon many interdisciplinary fields including cognitive science, sociology, education, and global policy
• Offers insights into the connections of language with education, professions, the law, technology, diversity, globalization, and culture

The Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics, Second Edition, is an indispensable reference for professors, researchers, and practitioners, including language educators, curriculum developers, and policymakers, as well as students taking linguistics and applied linguistics courses at all levels.