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Applied and Corpus Linguistics

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This Applied and Corpus Linguistics page on GoConqr gathers community-made mind maps, quizzes, flashcards and notes, from introductions to applied linguistics and second language acquisition to corpus design and language policy. It's built for university students going over a topic or filling gaps, and for teachers after ready-made material. There are over 200 resources here, including more than 180 mind maps and over 180 contributors, almost all at university level. Open a mind map, then test yourself with a quiz.

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Topics in Applied and Corpus Linguistics

History of applied linguistics16Theories and approaches in applied linguistics9Language acquisition23Contrastive analysis and interlanguage5Communicative competence9Language teaching14Language, culture and identity6Multilingualism and language policy7Discourse analysis and genre10Corpus types and analysis12Corpora and translation5Forensic linguistics5

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About Applied and Corpus Linguistics

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What this page covers

This unit sits in the strand Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching, within the subject Linguistics and philology. Most of what is listed is mind maps, made by many different contributors. Together they look at what applied linguistics is, how it developed, and how it connects to language learning and teaching.

Where to start

Begin with the mind map AN INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED LINGUISTICS. It moves through history and definitions, the importance of experience, and applied linguistics and language learning. Then try WHAT IS APPLIED LINGUISTICS? or AN OVERVIEW OF APPLIED LINGUISTICS to compare how different authors frame the field.

Corpus work

For the corpus side, open the CORPUS mind map. It breaks a corpus into design, annotation and uses, and looks at text criteria such as representativeness, balance, sampling and size. The Corpus linguistics mind map explains how collections of spoken and written natural text show how language use varies in different situations. CORPORA is a further short map on the same theme.

Teaching and acquisition

  • EDUCATIONAL LINGUISTICS covers categories of language teaching, such as a mother tongue and a second language.
  • Second Language Acquisition and Contrastive Analysis and Error Analysis: a general overview suit anyone planning a lesson or reading around the topic.
  • Language and culture looks at how meaning shifts with intonation, pauses and context.
  • Language Policy and Planning (LPP) is there for policy questions.

Using maps and quizzes together

Read a map first, then take a quiz to see what stuck. The quizzes Applied Linguistics 2011 and Applied Linguistics (2005) ask about second language acquisition models, the speech centre of the brain and lateralization. Note the questions you miss, go back to the matching map, and try the quiz again. The Vocabulary Acquisition flashcards define terms such as lemma, lexeme and cognate, which is a handy way to check your vocabulary.

Pick one map that matches your current topic, then work through a quiz when you're ready.

Frequently asked questions

Which resource should I open first?

Start with the mind map AN INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED LINGUISTICS. It covers history and definitions, the importance of experience, and the link between applied linguistics and language learning. After that, WHAT IS APPLIED LINGUISTICS? gives a second view of the same ground, which helps when you're building a first picture of the field.

Is there material on corpus linguistics?

Yes. The CORPUS mind map covers corpus design, annotation and uses, along with text criteria such as representativeness, balance, sampling and size. The Corpus linguistics mind map explains how collections of spoken and written text show variation in language use. CORPORA is another map on the topic.

What can I use to test myself?

There are a small set of quizzes. Applied Linguistics 2011 asks about models of second language acquisition, and Applied Linguistics (2005) covers areas such as the speech centre and lateralization. The Vocabulary Acquisition flashcards help with terms like lemma, lexeme and cognate.

Who made these resources, and are they free?

The resources were made by GoConqr users, not by GoConqr, and over 180 contributors added to this page. Every resource listed here is free to open, study and take, with no account needed. A free account also saves your quiz scores and lets you make your own.

Who is this page for?

It suits university students going over a topic or filling gaps in applied and corpus linguistics. It also suits teachers looking for ready-made material, such as the mind maps on educational linguistics, language policy and second language acquisition. Nearly all of the resources are at university level.

What if I can't find the topic I need?

Browse the mind map titles first, since many cover narrower themes such as language in technology, voice recognition tasks or contrastive analysis. If your topic still isn't listed, you can build your own mind map, flashcards or notes and use them alongside the maps here.

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