Corpus Applications in Applied Linguistics

Corpus linguistics is one of the most exciting approaches to studies in applied linguistics today. From its quantitative beginnings it has grown to become an essential aspect of research methodology in a range of fields, often combining with text analysis, CDA, pragmatics and organizational studies to reveal important new insights about how language works. This volume captures some of the most stimulating and significant developments in the field, including chapters on language teaching, institutional and professional discourse, English as an International Language, translation, forensics and.

Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Part One: Corpora in Applied Linguistics; Chapter 1: Introduction; References; Part Two: Corpora and Institutional Uses of Language; Chapter 2: Professional Communication and Corpus Linguistics; Background; A Methodology for Analyzing Professional Corpora; A Study of Construction Industry Discourse; Directions for Teaching and Training; Conclusion; Notes; References; Chapter 3: Corpora and Academic Discourse; Academic Corpora Research: Directions and Findings; Genres are Structured to be Persuasive; Written and Spoken Academic Language Vary.

Academic Conventions Differ Across Language GroupsTexts are Discipline Specific; An Illustrative Example: Gender in Book Reviews; Conclusion; References; Chapter 4: Corpora and Workplace Discourse1; Introduction; Overview of Relevant Corpora; Lexical Features; Phraseology: Frequent Chunks; Pragmatics Features; Summary and Conclusion; Future Directions; Notes; References; Part Three: Corpora in Applied Linguistics Domains; Chapter 5: Corpora and Translation Studies; Research and Translator Training; Corpora and Descriptive Studies of Translation; Corpus Methods in Translation Studies.

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