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What is the main challenge in defining Applied Linguistics?
What is the relationship between Applied Linguistics and Linguistics?
What is the purpose of Applied Linguistics, according to Kaplan and Widdowson?
What is the focus of Critical Applied Linguistics?
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What is the approach used by introductions and collections to define Applied Linguistics?
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What is the characteristic of Applied Linguistics, according to Rampton?
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What is the main challenge in understanding the nature of Applied Linguistics?
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What is the purpose of Applied Linguistics, according to Hudson?
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Study Notes
Definition of Applied Linguistics
- Applied linguistics lacks a clear definition, as it means different things to different people (Vivian Cook, 2006).
- The field suffers from a lack of consensus, similar to other academic disciplines in the humanities and social sciences.
- The nature of applied linguistics is disputed, making it difficult to agree on what is being applied.
Various Definitions of Applied Linguistics
- A mediation between theory and practice (Kaplan and Widdowson, 1992).
- A synthesis of research from multiple disciplines, including linguistics (Hudson, 1999).
- It requires knowledge of linguistics, as one cannot apply what one does not know (Corder, 1973).
- An open field committed to the value of dialogue with people who are different (Rampton, 1997).
- A critical approach that opens up new questions and concerns, including identity, sexuality, access, ethics, and more (Pennycook, 2004).
Introductions and Collections in Applied Linguistics
- Most introductions and collections use applied linguistics concerns and activities to illustrate and analyze methods and purposes (e.g., van Els et al., 1984; Davies et al., 1999; Spolsky, 1999; Schmitt, 2002; Cook, 2003; Davies and Elder, 2004; Sealey and Carter, 2004; Kaplan and Baldauf, 2005).
- This approach is known as ostensive definition, where the meaning of applied linguistics is defined through examples and illustrations.
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Exploring the complexities of defining applied linguistics, its meanings, and the lack of consensus in the field. Discussion on fragmentation in humanities and social sciences.
