Some definition according to the sources:
Applied Linguistics is, in our view, a coherent activity which theorizes through
speculative and empirical investigations real-world problems in which language
is a central issue. By careful selection of topic (and of author) we intend to
offer a coherent account of applied linguistics as an independent and coherent
discipline, which, like similar vocational activities (for example general medicine,
business studies, applied psychology, legal studies) seeks to marry practical
experience and theoretical understanding of language development and language
in use.
Source: The Handbook of Applied Linguistics Team Nanban - e-book
Language teaching and applied linguistics are fields which have their own
core subject matter and which also draw on a number of complementary
fields of study. Among the core subject matter disciplines are second
language acquisition, methodology, testing, and syllabus design. The
complementary fields of study include both the language based disciplines
such as linguistics, sociolinguistics, and psycholinguistics, as well as the
education based disciplines such as curriculum development, teacher
education, and evaluation. The result is that students taking courses in
language teaching and applied linguistics encounter a large number of
specialized terms which frequently occur in articles, books and lectures.
Source: Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (e-book)
Applied linguistics is an umbrella term that covers a wide set of numerous areas of study connected by the focus on the language that is actually used.
Source : Kamil Wisniewski , Anglozof.com
According to Widdowson (1979) in Hrehovcik (2005: 215), Applied Linguistics is a spectrum of inquiry which extends from theoretical studies of language to classroom practice.
2. The Scope of Applied Linguistic
Phonetics
Phonetics is the scientific study of speech sounds. It studies how
speech sounds are articulated, transmitted, and received.
Phonology
Phonology is the study of how speech sounds function in a
language, it studies the ways speech sounds are organized. It can be seen as
the functional phonetics of a particular language.
Morphology
Morphology is the study of the formation of words. It is a branch
of linguistics which breaks words into morphemes. It can be considered as the
grammar of words as syntax is the grammar of sentences.
Syntax
Syntax deals with the combination of words into phrases, clauses
and sentences. It is the grammar of sentence construction.
Semantics
Semantics is a branch of linguistics which is concerned with the
study of meaning in all its formal aspects. Words have several types of
meanign.
Pragmatics
Pragmatics can bedefined as the study oflanguage in use. It deals
with how speakers use language in ways which cannot be predicted from lingistic
knowledge alone, and how hearers arrive at the intended meaningof speakers.
PRAGMATICS =MEANING-SEMANTICS.
Sociolinguistics
Sociolinguistics studies the relations between language and
society: how social factors influence the structure and use of language.
Psycholinguistics
Psycholinguistics is the study of language and mind: the mental
structures and processes which are involved in the acquistion, comprehension
and production of language.
Neurolinguistics
Neurolinguistics is the study of language processing and language
representation in the brain. It typically studies the disturbances of language
comprehension and production caused by the damage of certain areas of the
brain.
Stylistics
Stylistics is the study of how literary effects can be related to
linguistic features. It usually refers to the study of written language,
including literary text, but it also investigates spoken language sometimes.
Discourse analysis
Discourse analysis, or text linguistics is the study of the
relationship between language and the contexts in which language is used. It
deals with how sentences ins poken and written language form larger meaningful
units.
Computational linguistics
Computational linguistics is an approach to linguistics which
employs mathematical techniques, often with the help of a computer.
Cognitive linguistics
Cognitive linguistics is an approach to the analysis of natural
language that focuses on language as an instrument for organizing, processing,
and conveying information.
Applied linguistics
Applied
linguistics is primarily concerned with the application of linguistic theories,
methods and findings to the elucidation of language problems which have arisen
in other areas of experience.
The conclusion to my definition from my sources:
Applied
linguistics are fields which have their own core subject matter and which also
draw on a number of fields of study, in which the disciplines are second language
acquisition, methodology, testing, and syllabus design. It is the unity of knowledge of some language studies that
can be used to influence language performance.
Name : Swastika Mahatmarani
SRN : 2201410045
