Written by a global team, this up-to-date introduction to applied linguistics helps students learn what it's like to do applied linguistics, and not just read about theoretical concepts. First, it provides frameworks for understanding both the shared characteristics of work in applied linguistics and the diversity of topics and analyses.

Introducing Applied Linguistics provides in-depth coverage of key areas in the subject, as well as introducing the essential study skills needed for academic success in the field.

Language Curriculum Design: An Overview; Environment Analysis; Needs Analysis; Principles; Goals, Content amd Sequencing; Approaches to Curriculum Design; Negotiated Syllabuses; Adoping and Adapting and Existing Course Book; Introducing Change; Planning an In-Service Course; Teaching and Curriculum Design

The Routledge Handbook of Research Methods in Applied Linguistics is key reading for both experienced and novice researchers in Applied Linguistics as well as anyone undertaking study in this area.