April 2007, 400pp,
Pb 978 0 7486 2759 2 £14.99
Hb 978 0 7486 2758 5 £45.00

'This book is a good idea. It's not a textbook but a linguistics manual, full of information about concepts and practices and written in clear, straightforward language. It contains, for example, a mini language-file (for the many languages referred to in textbooks without further explanation); brief notes on central concepts in linguistics; the conventions of writing essays and assignments; technical terms that are have two or more uses and a list of online resources for linguists. There is something here for everyone engaged in Linguistics, from first-year undergraduates through final-year undergraduates and postgraduates to teaching staff. I foresee it being a constant companion.' Professor Jim Miller, University of Auckland

The book that tells you all the things you felt you were expected to know about linguistics, but were afraid to ask about.

• What do you know about Burushaski and Miwok?
• What's the difference between paradigmatic and syntagmatic?
• What is E-language?
• What is a language?
• What does the symbol '*' mean in linguistics?
• What do you call the letter ð?
• Do parenthetical and non-restrictive mean the same thing?
• How do you write a bibliographic entry for a work you have not seen?

Every student who has asked these questions needs this book. A compendium of useful things for linguistics students to know, from the IPA chart to the Saussurean dichotomies, this book will be the constant companion of anyone undertaking studies of linguistics. Part reference work, part revision guide, and with tables providing summary information on some 280 languages, the book provides a new learning tool as a supplement to the usual textbooks and glossaries.

Laurie Bauer is Professor of Linguistics, Victoria University of Wellington.

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The long-awaited second edition of this foundational textbook provides a state-of-the-art account of contemporary applied linguistics. The kinds of language problems of interest to applied linguists are discussed and a distinction drawn between the different research approach taken by theoretical linguists and by applied linguists to what seem to be the same problems. The book has been updated throughout and provides an excellent introduction to the problems and issues that arise in the practice of applied linguistics.

Key Features: 

• surveys current issues in applied linguistics, including the concept of the Native Speaker and the development of World Englishes 
• examines the influence of linguistics, cognitive science and philosophy on applied linguistics and makes a contrast with educational linguistics 
• suggests that applied linguistics is a theorising rather than a theoretical discipline.

July 2007 
Pb 978 0 7486 3355 5 £17.99 
Hb 978 0 7486 3354 8 £55.00

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John Joseph defines and introduces language and politics as a paradigm of intellectual study for this century. He draws together key topics and highlights how they interrelate, covering language choice; linguistic correctness; political correctness and hate speech; the linguistic performance of ethnic and national identity; gender politics and 'powerful' language; and rhetoric and propaganda.

June 2006 176pp 
Hb 978 0 7486 2452 2 £55.00 
Pb 978 0 7486 2453 9 £18.99

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This book examines 'evaluation' - defined as the systematic use of information to make decisions about language teaching programmes - and 'assessment' - defined as the systematic use of information to make decisions about individuals and their language ability. Topics include design techniques, quantitative and qualitative methods for collecting and analysing data, and ethical, social and political considerations.

April 2003 192pp 
Pb 978 0 7486 1562 9 £21.99

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This book shows how to select and evaluate textbooks systematically, and advises on adapting and supplementing them. For those who prefer their own materials McGrath suggests systems for developing them and ways of using learner-generated materials.

September 2002 328pp 
Pb 978 0 7486 1330 4 £22.99

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'I highly recommend this book as an ideal introduction for everybody who is interested in finding out more about current debates in language planning and policy with specific reference to education.' LINGUIST List, Jean Jacques Weber

This volume introduces Language Planning, focusing on its use in education and the issues in language in education world-wide, including: 

• language medium of instruction in education in multilingual societies 
• the educational implications of the emergence of World Englishes 
• code-switching in bilingual/multilingual classrooms 
• language education of linguistic minorities in Europe and America.

March 2006 248pp 
Pb 978 0 7486 1262 8 £19.99

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David Block unpacks the ways in which the key components of SLA are commonly understood, asking what is meant by 'second', 'language' and 'acquisition'. He examines a varied research by applied linguists and those working in SLA who have drawn on recent developments in social theory in their attempts to make sense of language practices and language learning.

March 2003 176pp 
Pb 978 0 7486 1552 0 £22.99

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This study introduces a range of pragmatic theories and approaches that can be applied to literary texts. The book looks at the usefulness of pragmatic theories in interpreting literary texts and surveys methods of analysing narrative.

January 2006 184pp 
Hb 978 0 7486 2040 1 £55.00 
Pb 978 0 7486 2041 8 £19.99

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This book will help students of translation, languages and linguistics to understand the relationships between these areas. Chapters on the development of translation studies in the west and approaches to translation are followed by practical chapters on issues such as sounds and rhythms, lexis, speech and text acts, and texts and genre analysis.

April 2005 256pp 
Pb 978 0 7486 2056 2 £19.99

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This book explores the language of literature in varied texts, and written and spoken classroom language as teachers and learners respond to these. It includes examples from poetry, short stories, novels and drama, and discusses assessment, evaluation, planning and working with a syllabus, and teacher development.

December 2000 216pp 
Pb 978 0 7486 1259 8 £19.99

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