Product Description
"Contemporary Applied Linguistics, Volume 1" presents a comprehensive survey of the ways in which linguistics is being used by researchers in a wide-range of interdisciplinary areas. Written by internationally renowned linguists, the volume provides a snapshot of the field of applied linguistics. The contributors present new research in the 'traditional' areas of applied linguistics, including multilingualism, language education, teacher-learner relationships, and assessment. It represents the best of current practice in applied linguistics, and will be invaluable to students and researchers looking for an overview of the field. Available to purchase as part of a set which also includes "Contemporary Applied Linguistics: Volume 2".
About the Author
Li Wei is Professor of Applied Linguistics at Birbeck, University of London, UK. Vivian Cook is Professor Applied Linguistics at the University of Newcastle, UK.