The Concise Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics

[b]Offers a wide-ranging overview of the issues and research approaches in the diverse field of applied linguistics[/b][b] [/b] Applied 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. [i]The Concise Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics[/i] includes entries on the fundamentals of the discipline, introducing readers to the concepts, research, and m…