Applied Linguistics in the Real World

Name: Applied Linguistics in the Real World
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9781138630321
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By Patricia Friedrich

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Applied Linguistics in the Real World explores the practical applications of linguistic knowledge across a wide range of contemporary fields. This book presents an interdisciplinary perspective on applied linguistics, highlighting its role in diverse occupations such as forensic investigations, diplomatic dialogue, disability studies, creative writing, translation, and machine learning. It also expands traditional views by including topics like peace studies and new literature, offering original research questions and practical guidance to help readers develop their research portfolios.
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This book is ideal for students and scholars of applied linguistics, as well as anyone interested in the real-world impact of language study. It suits readers passionate about exploring linguistic knowledge beyond academia, especially those seeking inspiration for interdisciplinary research and practical applications of linguistics in twenty-first century careers.

Applied Linguistics in the Real World introduces the reader to the situations where applied linguistics can and is used. Showing how linguistic theory can be translated into practice, this book is key reading for any student studying applied linguistics.

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Applied Linguistics in the Real World introduces readers to situations in which applied linguistics can be and is used. Presenting a panoramic view of the interdisciplinary area of applied linguistics and highlighting the diverse range of twenty-first century occupations that have linguistics at their centre, this book:

Describes, discusses, and furthers the idea that linguistic knowledge is useful everywhere—from forensic investigations to diplomatic talks; from disability studies to creative writing; and from translation studies to machine learning;
Breaks new ground, expanding beyond well-established areas of applied-linguistic interest in its inclusion of disability studies, peace studies and the new literature;
Provides readers with original research questions and practical applications for them to expand their own research portfolios.

Written in an accessible, direct style, Applied Linguistics in the Real World will be essential reading for all students of applied linguistics and is an important addition to the library of anyone who feels passionate and inspired by language matters.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138630321

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 February 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 1 Tables, black and white

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 408g

Pages: 184

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About the Author

Patricia Friedrich is a Professor of Rhetoric and Composition/Linguistics at Arizona State University, USA, where she also serves as Associate Dean at the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences.