{"product_id":"9781119147367","title":"The Concise Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Concise Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCarol A. Chapelle\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage Arts \u0026amp; Disciplines \/ Linguistics \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOffers a wide-ranging overview of the issues and research approaches in the diverse field of applied linguistics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplied linguistics is an interdisciplinary field that identifies, examines, and seeks solutions to real-life language-related issues. Such issues often occur in situations of language contact and technological innovation, where language problems can range from explaining misunderstandings in face-to-face oral conversation to designing automated speech recognition systems for business. \u003ci\u003eThe Concise Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics\u003c\/i\u003e includes entries on the fundamentals of the discipline, introducing readers to the concepts, research, and methods used by applied linguists working in the field. This succinct, reader-friendly volume offers a collection of entries on a range of language problems and the analytic approaches used to address them.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis abridged reference work has been compiled from the most-accessed entries from \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia of Applied Linguistics\u003c\/i\u003e (www.encyclopediaofappliedlinguistics.com)\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003ethe more extensive volume which is available in print and digital format in 1000 libraries spanning 50 countries worldwide. Alphabetically-organized and updated entries help readers gain an understanding of the essentials of the field with entries on topics such as multilingualism, language policy and planning, language assessment and testing, translation and interpreting, and many others. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessible for readers who are new to applied linguistics, \u003ci\u003eThe Concise Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes entries written by experts in a broad range of areas within applied linguistics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains the theory and research approaches used in the field for analysis of language, language use, and contexts of language use\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrates the connections among theory, research, and practice in the study of language issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a perfect starting point for pursuing essential topics in applied linguistics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned to offer readers an introduction to the range of topics and approaches within the field\u003ci\u003e, The Concise Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for new students of applied linguistics and for researchers in the field. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCAROL A. CHAPELLE\u003c\/b\u003e is Distinguished Professor of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University, USA. She is author of more than ten books, dozens of articles on topics in second language learning and assessment, and Editor-in-Chief of the ten-volume \u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia of Applied Linguistics.\u003c\/i\u003e She is recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award in Language Testing and the American Association for Applied Linguistics Distinguished Service and Scholarship Award. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 January 2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781119147367\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1288\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75.52\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44310522003596,"sku":"9781119147367","price":58.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781119147367.jpg?v=1780162105","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781119147367","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}