In addition to the other books that have been
discussed, I’d mention Linguistics for Teachers, ed. by Cleary and Linn (readings by different
authors; you might find a couple of them useful to put on reserve) and
potentially Rosina Lippi-Green’s English with an Accent.
The latter is not an introduction to applied linguistics in any sense, but
rather a highly-readable treatment of dialect discrimination in the
From: Assembly for the
Teaching of English Grammar [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of John Crow
Sent: Wednesday, September 20,
2006 9:03 AM
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Subject: Applied Linguistics Text
I have just been assigned (much to my delight) to teach the senior
level Applied Linguistics course for the Dept. of Education. This is a
required course for most Ed majors on our campus. Groups like Phys Ed
majors are excluded, but the majority of the students will certainly NOT be
prospective English teachers--they will be a very small minority.
What textbook(s) would best be suited for this particular audience? Any
suggestions would be deeply appreciated.
Thanks,
John
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