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What is considered the dominant application of Applied Linguistics?
What is considered the dominant application of Applied Linguistics?
- Translation and interpretation
- Literacy and speech pathology
- Teaching and learning of second or foreign languages (correct)
- Language and technology
Which area in Applied Linguistics focuses on the study of how language is used in social contexts?
Which area in Applied Linguistics focuses on the study of how language is used in social contexts?
- Bilingualism
- Language maintenance and revitalization
- Sociolinguistics (correct)
- Language cognition and brain research
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a sub-discipline of Applied Linguistics?
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a sub-discipline of Applied Linguistics?
- Speech pathology
- Second language acquisition theory
- Astrophysics (correct)
- Language planning and policy
Which sub-discipline is most closely related to teaching and learning strategies in Applied Linguistics?
Which sub-discipline is most closely related to teaching and learning strategies in Applied Linguistics?
Which area of Applied Linguistics primarily addresses the interface between language and cognitive processes?
Which area of Applied Linguistics primarily addresses the interface between language and cognitive processes?
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Applied Linguistics
Applied Linguistics
The study of how language is used in real-world situations, focusing on language learning, teaching, and social aspects of language.
Second Language Acquisition
Second Language Acquisition
The process of acquiring a second language, focusing on how people learn and use languages other than their native tongue.
Sociolinguistics
Sociolinguistics
The study of how language is used in society, examining how social factors influence language variation, dialects, and language use.
Second Language Pedagogy
Second Language Pedagogy
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Literacy
Literacy
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Study Notes
Applied Linguistics Overview
- Applied linguistics is a field that analyzes and studies language in real-world contexts.
- It involves examining language and its various applications, such as discourse analysis, assessment, bilingualism, and language ideologies.
- The study covers learner characteristics, technology, cognition, culture, socialization, maintenance, revitalization, planning, policy, literacy, reading, and writing.
Core Areas of Applied Linguistics
- Second language acquisition (SLA) and pedagogy.
- Language acquisition.
- Second Language Acquisition (SLA).
- Sociolinguistics.
- Analyzing texts (written discourse).
- Translation and interpretation.
- Literacy development.
- Speech pathology.
- Deaf education.
Discourse and Related Topics
- Language and ideology
- Language and learner characteristics
- Language and technology
- Language, culture, socialization and pragmatics
- Language maintenance and revitalization
- Language planning and policy
- Bilingualism
Other Areas of Interest
- Assessment and evaluation.
- Reading, writing and literacy.
- Communication practices.
- Lexicography.
- First language acquisition
Dominant Application
- The main focus has traditionally been on second/foreign language teaching.
- Bilingualism and lingua franca use in some regions make second language teaching very important.
- Research and analysis of SLA theory and pedagogy are central areas.
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Description
Explore the multifaceted field of applied linguistics, which examines language use in practical contexts. This quiz covers various core areas, including second language acquisition, sociolinguistics, and literacy development. Delve into topics like discourse analysis, bilingualism, and language ideologies.
