An Introduction to Applied Linguistics: From Practice to Theory (Edinburgh Textbooks in Applied Linguistics) - Softcover

Davies, Alan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0748612580 ISBN 13: 9780748612581

Publisher: Edinburgh University Press, 1999

Synopsis

In this work, the author aims to show that applied linguistics is better understood by doing it than studying or reading about it. Beginning with the history and definitions of applied linguistics, he then looks at the full spectrum of "institutional" and "non-institutional" uses of language, spanning not only language learning and teaching but also language as a socio-psychological phenomenon.

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Review:

Davies, with his impressive experience and knowledge has packaged this comprehensive coverage of the field in an original and yet accessible way. The book is a pleasure to read for its style, its theory and its weaving in of experience... As with the main text, the supporting features are meticulously presented. This handbook, by a tireless scholar, is recommended for professional and personal libraries. -- Marilyn Lewis, Tthe University of Auckland New Zealand Studies in Applied Linguistics Davies, with his impressive experience and knowledge has packaged this comprehensive coverage of the field in an original and yet accessible way. The book is a pleasure to read for its style, its theory and its weaving in of experience... As with the main text, the supporting features are meticulously presented. This handbook, by a tireless scholar, is recommended for professional and personal libraries.

About the Author:

Alan Davies is Emeritus Professor and Honorary Fellow in the department of applied linguistics at the University of Edinburgh.

About this edition

• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0748612580
• ISBN 13: 9780748612581
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192