APPLIED LINGUISTICS
Scope & Guideline
Championing Rigorous Research in Language Acquisition
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Language Education and Pedagogy:
Explores innovative teaching methods, curriculum development, and instructional strategies in language education across various contexts and learner demographics. - Sociolinguistics and Language Policy:
Analyzes the social dimensions of language, including issues of identity, power, and policy effects on language use and education, particularly in multilingual and multicultural settings. - Language Assessment and Testing:
Focuses on the methodologies and implications of language testing, emphasizing the validity, reliability, and fairness of assessment practices in educational contexts. - Cognitive and Psycholinguistic Approaches:
Investigates the cognitive processes involved in language acquisition and use, including the effects of bilingualism, language processing, and metacognitive strategies. - Discourse Analysis and Pragmatics:
Examines the use of language in context, looking at how meaning is constructed through discourse in various settings, including digital communication and institutional talk. - Translanguaging and Multilingual Practices:
Studies the fluid use of multiple languages in educational and social contexts, promoting an understanding of language as a dynamic resource for communication. - Critical Applied Linguistics:
Engages with social justice issues in language education and research, critiquing traditional paradigms and advocating for equitable practices.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Communication and Technology in Language Learning:
There is a growing interest in how digital tools and online platforms affect language learning, assessment, and communication, particularly in the context of remote education. - Decolonial Approaches to Language Education:
Research is increasingly addressing the decolonization of language education, focusing on indigenous languages, heritage speakers, and the critique of colonial language ideologies. - Critical Pedagogy and Social Justice:
Emerging themes emphasize the role of language education in promoting social justice, equity, and inclusivity, reflecting broader societal movements toward equity. - Language and Identity:
The intersection of language with personal and social identities, including issues of race, gender, and sexuality, is gaining prominence in applied linguistics research. - Multimodal Communication:
There is an increasing emphasis on studying communication that combines different modes (e.g., text, visuals, audio), particularly in digital contexts, reflecting how language is used in diverse formats. - Learning Analytics and Data-Driven Approaches:
The use of big data and analytics in understanding language learning processes and outcomes is emerging as a significant area of interest, driven by advancements in technology.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Grammar Instruction:
Research focused solely on prescriptive grammar instruction appears to be waning, as the field shifts towards more communicative and contextual approaches to language teaching. - Native Speakerism:
While still relevant, the explicit focus on native speaker norms in language education research has declined, giving way to more inclusive and diverse perspectives on language proficiency. - Classical Language Teaching Methods:
Interest in classical methods such as the grammar-translation approach is decreasing, as contemporary research favors task-based and communicative methodologies. - Standardized Testing Models:
The emphasis on traditional standardized testing as the primary measure of language proficiency is diminishing, with a growing focus on alternative assessment methods that consider learner diversity. - Monolingual Instruction:
The focus on monolingual instructional practices is receding, reflecting a broader acceptance of multilingual and translanguaging approaches in language education.
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