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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100194375986

ISBN-139780194375986

eBay Product ID (ePID)5928107

Product Key Features

Number of Pages144 Pages

Publication NameApplied Linguistics

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2003

SubjectEnglish As a Second Language, Linguistics / General

TypeLanguage Course

Subject AreaForeign Language Study, Language Arts & Disciplines

AuthorGuy Cook

SeriesOxford Introduction to Language Study Ser.

FormatUk-Trade Paper

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight7.1 Oz

Item Length7.8 in

Item Width5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceEnglish as a Second Language

Dewey Edition21

Dewey Decimal418

SynopsisApplied Linguistics investigates real-world problems involving language. As such it has the difficult task of mediating between academic expertise and lived experience, attempting to reconcile opposed interests and perspectives. This clearly written introduction provides a concise but comprehensive overview of the most pressing and controversial issues surrounding contemporary language use today, including intercultural communication, political persuasion, new technologies, the growth of English, language in education, and foreign language teaching and learning., The Oxford Introductions to Language Study is a series of brief, clear introductions to the main areas of language study. These books are written for teachers and students of linguistics and language studies. The layout is carefully structured and easy for readers to follow. Each book is split into three main sections: Survey - an outline of the key concepts and current thinking. Readings - authentic writings from experts and established names. References - suggestions for further reading. Applied LinguisticsApplied Linguistics investigates real-world problems involving language. As such it has the difficult task of mediating between academic expertise and lived experience, attempting to reconcile opposed interests and perspectives. This clearly written introduction provides a concise but comprehensive overview of the most pressing and controversial issues surrounding contemporary language use today, including intercultural communication, political persuasion, new technologies, the growth of English, language in education, and foreign language teaching and learning., This book addresses the most pressing and controversial issues surrounding contemporary language use today, including intercultural communication, political persuasion, new technologies, the growth of English, language in education and foreign language teaching and learning.