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Issues in Applied Linguistics Lecture 1 Introduction: The functions of language Conceptions of applied linguistics Consumer of linguistic theories Assumes that theoretical linguists have unique access into the reality of language, and
Consumer of linguistic theories
Assumes that theoretical linguists have unique
Producer of linguistic theories
Examines the practices of speakers in
Language acquisition The nature of communication Interlanguage The native speaker and language teaching Linguistic imperialism New Englishes Critical Discourse Analysis Agency of speakers and learners
Being in the social world Bonding Establishing rank Creating and maintaining a reality, a
Language teaching
Communication Interpretation Representation Persuasion Performance Command Expression Inspiration of experience Play/Escape Harm/Soothing/Therapy Being in the social world Bonding Establishing rank Creating and maintaining a reality, a culture Language teaching
J1: Did you do a lot of shopping when you were in Edinburgh? Clothes shopping? T1: Uh, no. I bought a lot of jeans that are not available in Singapore — J2: Uh-huh. T2: — and a few t-shirts, but not ... jackets, or things like that. Because when the waist fitted, the sleeve lengths were too long — J3: Oh. T3: — and the ... lengths ... didn't fit. J4: 'sit the same when you shop in Australia? Or is it better — T4: Australian clothes are better. J5: Uh-huh. T5: The price is also ... closer to Singapore prices. J6: Yeah, Edinburgh's expensive — T6: Yes ... it is. J7: — UK's expensive. T7: The British pound ... is, I think a little bit more expensive than the Australian dollar.
She is an Australian, around 33. Not really sociable.
She only answered what has been asked straight away, but she seemed friendly or willing to do what is required. In conclusion I think she is also good in term of hardworking, friendship, reliable, etc. [Cambodian M, 30]
She is Chinese, around 20, upper intermed-iate
education, a nurse or a student or a primary teacher, thin, short, attractive. [Myanmar F, 35]
She is Asian, a non-native speaker, age 30-40, a teacher.
She talked causauly and shared the conversation. She indeed seemed to be friendly person. Her speaking's not so sweet to the ears so I don't think she cute, or
She is Indian, late 20s/early 30s, has done O-levels
(secondary education), is fat and short, a clerk or assistant secretary. Sounds anxious (tone). [Singaporean F, 40]
She is a Singaporean Indian, 40+, at least tertiary
education, a teacher. Sounds like a "normal" person. Somewhat tense. She is "slightly" overweight, average height for a Singaporean woman (about 5'4”). She is knowledgable, well-travelled, talks about currency differences like a seasoned traveller, has enough financial resources (travels, focus on clothes). Probably speaks an Indian language as co-L1 (with English) or
She is a Singaporean Indian, about 45, a
The interpretations of T by other SE Asians
But inaccuracy does not undo the functional