Applied Linguistics

An Applied Linguistics is a linguistics discipline that applies linguistic theories and linguistic methods to solve real-world language problems in practical domains.

• AKA: Practical Linguistics, Applied Language Science, Applied Linguistic Studies.
• Context:
  • It can (typically) address Language Teaching through applied linguistics pedagogy.
  • It can (typically) support Language Planning through applied linguistics policy development.
  • It can (typically) facilitate Translation Studies through applied linguistics translation theory.
  • It can (typically) improve Language Assessment through applied linguistics testing methods.
  • It can (typically) enhance Communication Design through applied linguistics discourse analysis.
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  • It can (often) integrate Computational Linguistics through applied linguistics technology applications.
  • It can (often) inform Language Therapy through applied linguistics clinical practice.
  • It can (often) guide Forensic Linguistics through applied linguistics legal analysis.
  • It can (often) advance Lexicography through applied linguistics dictionary development.
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  • It can range from being a Theoretical Applied Linguistics to being a Practical Applied Linguistics, depending on its applied linguistics research focus.
  • It can range from being a Narrow Applied Linguistics to being a Broad Applied Linguistics, depending on its applied linguistics domain scope.
  • It can range from being a Traditional Applied Linguistics to being a Digital Applied Linguistics, depending on its applied linguistics technology integration.
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  • It can integrate with Educational Psychology for applied linguistics learning optimization.
  • It can connect to Computer Science for applied linguistics computational applications.
  • It can interface with Sociology for applied linguistics social impact.
  • It can synchronize with Business Practices for applied linguistics commercial applications.
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• Example(s):
  • Educational Applied Linguisticss, such as:
    • Second Language Acquisition Research for applied linguistics language learning.
    • Language Testing Development for applied linguistics assessment design.
    • Curriculum Design Studies for applied linguistics educational planning.
  • Professional Applied Linguisticss, such as:
    • Business Communication Analysis for applied linguistics workplace effectiveness.
    • Medical Communication Studies for applied linguistics healthcare improvement.
    • Legal Language Research for applied linguistics judicial clarity.
  • Technological Applied Linguisticss, such as:
    • Natural Language Processing for applied linguistics computational systems.
    • Machine Translation Development for applied linguistics automated translation.
    • Speech Recognition Research for applied linguistics voice interfaces.
  • Commercial Applied Linguisticss, such as:
    • Linguistic Brand Engineering for applied linguistics brand naming.
    • Marketing Communication Studies for applied linguistics advertising effectiveness.
    • User Experience Writing for applied linguistics interface design.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Theoretical Linguistics, which studies language structure rather than language applications.
  • Historical Linguistics, which examines language evolution rather than contemporary problems.
  • Descriptive Linguistics, which documents language features rather than solving practical issues.
• See: Linguistics Discipline, Computational Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Psycholinguistics, Language Education.

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