Corpus Applications in Applied Linguistics

✍ Scribed by Ken Hyland; Chau Meng Huat; Michael Handford (editors)

• Publisher: Continuum
• Year: 2012
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 273
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Corpus linguistics is one of the most exciting approaches to studies in applied linguistics today. From its quantitative beginnings it has grown to become an essential aspect of research methodology in a range of fields, often combining with text analysis, CDA, pragmatics and organizational studies to reveal important new insights about how language works. This volume captures some of the most stimulating and significant developments in the field, including chapters on language teaching, institutional and professional discourse, English as an International Language, translation, forensics and media studies. As a result it goes beyond traditional, limited presentations of corpus work and shows how corpora inform a diverse and growing number of applied linguistic domains.

✦ Table of Contents

Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Contributors
Part One: Corpora in Applied Linguistics
Chapter 1: Introduction
References
Part Two: Corpora and Institutional Uses of Language
Chapter 2: Professional Communication and Corpus Linguistics
Background
A Methodology for Analyzing Professional Corpora
A Study of Construction Industry Discourse
Directions for Teaching and Training
Conclusion
Notes
References
Chapter 3: Corpora and Academic Discourse
Academic Corpora Research: Directions and Findings
Genres are Structured to be Persuasive
Written and Spoken Academic Language Vary
Academic Conventions Differ Across Language Groups
Texts are Discipline Specific
Academic Persuasion Involves Interpersonal Negotiations
An Illustrative Example: Gender in Book Reviews
Conclusion
References
Chapter 4: Corpora and Workplace Discourse1
Introduction
Overview of Relevant Corpora
Lexical Features
Phraseology: Frequent Chunks
Pragmatics Features
Summary and Conclusion
Future Directions
Notes
References
Part Three: Corpora in Applied Linguistics Domains
Chapter 5: Corpora and Translation Studies
Research and Translator Training
Corpora and Descriptive Studies of Translation
Corpus Methods in Translation Studies
Types of Corpora
Descriptive Research Endeavours
Current Descriptive Research
Translator Training
The Relationship Between Description and Pedagogy
References
Chapter 6: Some Aspects of the Use of Corpora in Forensic Linguistics
Case Background
Sampling Issues
Was There More Than One Anonymous Author?
Author Profiling by Corpus
Known and Questioned Registers
The Occurrence of Identical Expressions
Authorship Conclusion Based on Corpus Study
The Use of Corpora in Legal Language Studies
The Evolution of Legal Terminology
Conclusion
References
Cases cited
Chapter 7: Corpora and Gender Studies
Introduction
Usage
Representation
Metrosexual
Critical Considerations
References
Chapter 8: Corpora and Media Studies
Introduction: Getting Started
What can a Corpus do for the Study of Media Discourse?
Keywords
Word Frequency Lists
Concordances
Conclusion
References
Part Four: Corpora in New Spheres of Study
Chapter 9: Corpora and English as a Lingua Franca
Corpora and Linguistic Varieties
ELF and Availability of Data
ELF Corpora
Methodological Challenges
ELF Findings: Forms and Functions
Applied Linguistic Implications
References
Online Resources
Chapter 10: Texting and Corpora
Introduction
Overview of Text Message Corpora
Corpora and Respelling
Extending the Focus: Beyond Respelling
Challenges Posed by Text Message Corpora
Conclusion
Notes
References
Corpora Freely Available
To Buy
Chapter 11: A Conceptual Model for Segmenting and Annotating a Documentary Photograph Corpus (DPC)
Introduction: What is a Documentary Photograph Corpus and Why?
Human-Computer Image Processing Compared
Segmenting and Annotating Documentary Photographs
Corpus Linguistics And Ontology: A Theoretical Exploration
Conclusion: Application Prospective
Notes
References
Part Five: Corpora, Language Learning and Pedagogy
Chapter 12: Learner Corpora and Second Language Acquisition
Introduction
Learner Corpus Research: Developments and Contributions
Learner Language as a Dynamic and Independent Language System
Research Implications
An Illustrative Study: Development of Phraseological Competence
Prospects and Challenges
References
Chapter 13: Corpora in the Classroom: An Applied Linguistic Perspective
Introduction
Concept of the Lexical Approach
Vocabulary Approaches
Functional Approaches
Genre-Based Approaches
Relationship Between DDL and Language Learning Theories
Case Study: Integrating Corpus Consultation in a Report-Writing Course
Conclusion and Future Pathways
References
Chapter 14: Corpora and Materials Design
Introduction: The Emergence of Corpus-Informed Language Teaching
Unearthing the Evidence: Initial Analysis of Corpora
Pedagogical Mediation of Conversational Data
Modelling the Data: The Basics of Conversation
Conclusion
Notes
References
Afterword: The Problems of Applied Linguistics
References
Subject Index
Author Index