Applied linguistics

/ɐplˈaɪd lɪŋɡwˈɪstɪks/

Applied linguistics

a branch of linguistics that applies linguistic theories and methods to practical real-world situations, addressing issues related to language teaching, language learning, language policy, language assessment, and other areas where language has practical implications

Examples

1. Applied Linguistics has more linguistic type core modules.

2. Ours is called Research Methods in Applied Linguistics.

3. I am a lecturer in Applied Linguistics in the English Language and Applied Linguistics department here at the University.

4. One is the MA in TESOL and the other one is the MA in Applied Linguistics.