Davies Alan. An Introduction to Applied Linguistics

Edinburgh University Press, 2007, Second Edition.
This series of single-author volumes published by Edinburgh University Press takes.
a contemporary view of applied linguistics. The intention is to make provision for.
the wide range of interests in contemporary applied linguistics which are pro vided.
for at the Master’s level.
History and ‘definitions’.
Doing being applied linguists: the importance of experience.
Language and language practices.
Applied linguistics and language leaing/teaching.
Applied linguistics and language use.
The professionalising of applied linguists.
Applied linguistics: no ‘bookish theoric’.
The applied linguistics challenge.