Applied Linguistics investigates real-world problems involving language. As such it has the difficult task of mediating between academic expertise and lived experience, attempting to reconcile opposed interests and perspectives. This clearly written introduction provides a concise but comprehensive overview of the most pressing and controversial issues surrounding contemporary language use today, including intercultural communication, political persuasion, new technologies, the growth of English, language in education, and foreign language teaching and learning.

Provides a concise but comprehensive overview of the most pressing and controversial issues surrounding contemporary language use today. By Guy Cook. Part of the Oxford Introductions to Language Study series.

Book Information
ISBN 9780194375986
Author Guy Cook
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 143g
Dimensions(mm) 200mm * 130mm * 10mm