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Biografisk notat
Li Wei is Professor of Applied Linguistics at Birkbeck, University of London. He is editor of the International Journal of Bilingualism, and author and editor of numerous books and articles, including the award-winning The Blackwell Guide to Research Methods in Bilingualism and Multilingualism (with Melissa Moyer, Wiley-Blackwell, 2008), Contemporary Applied Linguistics (2 volumes, with Vivian Cook, 2009) and The Routledge Applied Linguistics Reader (2011).<p>“One of the main objectives of an introductory book should be to provide a springboard for future reading and studies. This book meets this objective, and does so in an amalgamation of work that is enjoyable and easy to read.” (<i>International Journal of Applied Linguistics</i>, 19 November 2014)</p>
- Provides a comprehensive introduction to this interdisciplinary field of research and practice, dealing with practical issues of language and communication
- Takes a problem-solving approach, introducing students to key research questions and guiding them through the various ways of tackling these
- Features additional study aids throughout, including chapter outlines, learning objectives, key terms, research questions and answers, study questions, and recommended further readings
- Enables students to identify every-day language and communication issues, and to draw on their own personal experiences
- Edited by a leading figure in the field, heading up an experienced and interdisciplinary team of contributors from the renowned department of applied linguistics at Birkbeck College, University of London – resulting in unique combination of knowledge, skills, and strength from scholars who teach and research together
Notes on Contributors vii
Acknowledgements ix
1 Introducing Applied Linguistics 1
li Wei
Part I Language in Development 27
2 First Language Acquisition 29
Zhu Hua
3 Second and Additional Language Acquisition 46
Jean-Marc Dewaele
4 Language and the Brain 69
Marjorie Lorch
Part II Language in Use 89
5 Language in Interaction 91
María Elena Placencia
6 Intercultural Communication 112
Zhu Hua
7 Literacy and Multimodality 130
li Wei, lisa J. McEntee-Atalianis and Marjorie Lorch
Part III Language in Society 149
8 Language Diversity and Contact 151
Penelope Gardner-Chloros
9 Language, Identity and Power 172
Lisa J. McEntee-Atalianis
10 Language Planning and Language Policy 191
li Wei
Part IV Language in Public Life 211
11 Language Assessment 213
li Wei
12 Language in Media, Health and Law 228
Malcolm Edwards
13 Translation and Interpreting 245
Malcolm Edwards
Glossary 262
Resources List 270
li Wei and Zhu Hua
References 285
Index 303
The book offers a wide and in-depth coverage of major topics in the field of applied linguistics, including first and second language acquisition, normal and atypical language development, literacy, language assessment, language and identity, language and gender, language contact, language policy and language planning, intercultural communication, language and the professions and translation. Students will also benefit from the study aids featured throughout the book, including chapter outlines, learning objectives, key terms, research questions and answers, study questions, and key readings. Heading up a vastly-experienced and interdisciplinary team of contributors from the renowned department of applied Linguistics at Birkbeck College, University of London, editor Li Wei has created an enjoyable, informative, and balanced introduction to the multi-faceted field of applied linguistics.
“This book treats diverse areas of applied linguistics in a consistently clear fashion. It will allow students to see the scope and value of applied linguistics in human life.”
--Vivian Cook, Newcastle University
“Under the expert stewardship of Li Wei, this text provides an excellent introduction to the field of Applied Linguistics and serves as a guide that stimulates interest in the field by demonstrating what applied linguistics can contribute to other disciplines.”
--Terrence G. Wiley, President, Center for Applied Linguistics, and Professor Emeritus, Arizona State University
“Sharp insights, absorbing examples, practical advice, clear explanations characterise this excellent introduction by the Birkbeck (London) team to the fascinating, diverse world of Applied Linguistics. Strongly recommended for newcomers to the field; it looks set to become the standard introduction.”
--Tim McNamara, The University of Melbourne