Full Description
This book provides a broad survey of historical and contemporary treatments of identity in various branches of Applied Linguistics, identifying common themes and areas for future research. The volume explores theoretical and methodological approaches and features detailed empirical accounts and case studies. The book not only presents current debates in Applied Linguistics and related fields but also the theoretical and practical implications of studying identity from various perspectives and disciplinary approaches. It also offers researchers a new approach to the study of identity: 'The Dynamic Integrated Systems Approach'. As such Identity in Applied Linguistics Research is an ideal text for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students, and academics and practitioners working on issues of identity.
Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
Acknowledgements
1. Historical and Theoretical Overview
2. Linguistic Idiosyncracy
3. Clinical Studies
4. Forensic Studies
5. Youth Studies
6. Workplace/Professional Identities
7. Social Media and Identity
8. Ethnic and Religious Identities
9. Gender and Sexual Identities
10. D/deaf Identities
11. Space, Place and Identity
12. Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Index
