The starting point of corpus linguistics can be traced by considering the issue of observable
data and how this has been handled in different periods and across different theoretical …

This chapter discusses methodological issues relating to keyness analysis, and addresses a
number of interconnected themes. It offers awareness of relevant methodological choices …

Presented in two parts, this book firstly introduces core considerations in ESP course
development drawing on examples from a wide range of ESP and EAP courses. Secondly …

This work is designed, firstly, to both provoke theoretical discussion and serve as a practical
guide for researchers and students in the field of corpus linguistics and, secondly, to offer a …

Researching Language and Social Media: A Student Guide introduces the linguistic
frameworks currently used to analyse language found in social media contexts. This highly …

Electronic texts and text analysis tools have opened up a wealth of opportunities to higher
education and language service providers, but learning to use these resources continues to …

Syllabus Design demonstrates, in a practical way, the principles involved in planning and
designing an effective syllabus. It examines important concepts such as needs analysis …

Routledge Applied Linguistics is a series of comprehensive textbooks, providing students
and researchers with the support they need for advanced study in the core areas of English …

dynamic and rapidly growing area with a widely applied methodology. Over a decade on
from the first edition of the Handbook, this collection of 47 chapters from experts in key areas …

Routledge Introductions to Applied Linguistics consists of introductory level textbooks
covering the core topics in Applied Linguistics, designed for those entering postgraduate …