Introduces the major theories, approaches and controversies in the field and gathers together influential readings from key names in the discipline, including: John Swales, Alistair Pennycook, and Greg Myers. This work is a useful resource for students and researchers of Applied Linguistics.[...]

An engaging, advanced-level introduction to the emerging field of discourse studies of identity, with particular reference to academic contexts.[...]

Writing is one of the central pillars of language learning and of major interest and concern to teachers, students and researchers. This book covers the historical and conceptual background to the field of writing, dealing with current questions relating to both practice and research, and outlines [...]

Originally published as The Continuum Companion to Discourse Analysis, this book is designed to be the essential one-volume resource for advanced students and academics. This companion offers a comprehensive and accessible reference resource to research in contemporary discourse studies. In 21 chapt[...]

How to provide appropriate feedback to students on their writing has long been an area of central significance to teachers and educators. Feedback in Second Language Writing: Context and Issues provides scholarly articles on the topic by leading researchers, who explore topics such as the socio-cul[...]