Presents a concept map that is a graphic referential tool, useful not only in the ordering of the reference material of a given domain, but also as a tool where the merging of verbal and graphic representation can have an advantage over the conventional linear structure of texts. (Author/VWL)

This paper addresses the issue of the relationship between World Englishes (WE) and applied linguistics. The diffusion of English is seen in terms of three concentric circles: the Inner Circle (first-language varieties, e.g., the United States, United Kingdom), the Outer Circle (English-as-a-Second-Language varieties), and the Expanding Circle…

This essay develops a framework for the application of semiotics to foreign language (FL) pedagogy. The state of the art and rationale of applied semiotics are discussed. The teacher will find that the semiotic approach aids in the teaching of languages by making the student aware of what is going on in a language act and thus, through redundancy,…

Discusses the mutual dependence of English philology and the teaching of English as a foreign language. It is felt that the modern philologies will fall upon hard times if they try to influence language teaching with arguments better applied to the classical languages. (IFS/WGA)

Discusses why translation theory has had an inadequate impact on translation practice and gives specific examples of ways in which translation theory can provide the translator with general principles and methods of translating idioms. (SED)

Gives a short synopsis of the development of the applied linguistic tradition in language teaching, emphasizing the contributions of Henry Sweet's classic work, "The Practical Study of Languages: A Guide for Teachers and Learners" and Felix Franke's pamphlet on the practical acquisition of language, "Die Praktische…

Since linguistics and foreign language education meet in the domain of contrastive analysis, it should be possible for these two professional areas to cooperate in the development of pedagogically useful grammars. Such grammars should concentrate on traits of particular languages and on functional linguistic style. (JB)

Reviews J. Rohrer's work on the role of memory in language learning. Evaluates the practice-oriented treatment, which is in opposition to current concepts when practical considerations require it. (IFS/WGA)

Presents a linguistically-based text-analysis of S. Sassoon's antiwar poem "Lamentations," first analyzing the semantic characteristics, and following with thoughts on the intention of the fictional speaker and of the author, including particularly the ironic language. Some data on the author's life are given and interpreted. (IFS/WGA)

Comments on the changed expectations of what it means to be a professional given the discursive and self-reflective turn in professional practice and the mistrust between the hard medical sciences and the soft social sciences. Discusses the necessary but difficult collaboration between observer and observed, researcher and researched, and the…

Argues that applied linguistics should take as its central focus the concept of "language in the world." Emphasizes that it is necessary to examine the autonomy or interdependence of linguistic, cognitive, and social processes and to define research questions addressing the connection of these processes in an interdisciplinary fashion. (17…

Discusses the role of linguistics in the investigation of language disorders, focusing on the application of phonetics, descriptive grammatic frameworks, grammatical theory, and concepts from semantics and pragmatics to a variety of disorders and their remediation. Some trends and examples from the field of clinical linguistics are discussed. (GLR)

Comments on the issue of the relationship between language teaching and linguistics, and points out that this relationship is most fruitful when two-way communication is established. An example of a partial perspective on linguistic description arising from work in language teaching is offered for criticism. (39 references) (Author/VWL)

Language maintenance remains either passive, with no overt efforts at preservation or active with language planning. Models for language maintenance are reviewed along with language reinforcement efforts. An annotated bibliography is included. (Contains 43 references.) (LB)

Discusses the language of law and its general interest to the field of applied linguistics. Specific focus is on legal language, the problems and remedies of legal communication (e.g., language and disadvantage before the law, improving legal communication) the legislation of language (e.g., language rights, language crimes), and forensic…