Applied Linguistics in Action

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This reader presents an applied linguistics framework for analyzing real-world language issues, enabling students to cultivate essential theoretical and empirical skills for language teaching and related professions. The first part features seven key discussions on contemporary applied linguistics, linking language theory and usage to educational and professional contexts. Topics include the politics of applied linguistics, responses to globalization, and connections to social theory. While these discussions are primarily theoretical, the second part offers abridged versions of thirteen case studies that apply the principles from Part One to specific real-world challenges. Most studies focus on educational settings, but the range of applied linguistic inquiry also encompasses legal forensics, literary analysis, translation, language therapy, lexicography, and workplace communication. The editors provide introductions to the volume and each part, facilitating students' transition from general theory to specific applications. These introductions highlight significant issues and demonstrate the relevance of both theory and practical applications to students' studies and future professional practices. This reader is essential for advanced undergraduates and postgraduates in Applied Linguistics, English Language, and TESOL/TEFL courses.