Davies Alan. An Introduction to Applied Linguistics. From Practice to Theory

2nd edition. — Edinburgh University Press, 2007. — 215 p.This series of single-author volumes published by Edinburgh University Press takes a contemporary view of applied linguistics. The intention is to make provision for the wide range of interests in contemporary applied linguistics which are provided for at the Master’s level.History and ‘definitions’.
Doing being applied linguists: the importance of experience.
Language and language practices.
Applied linguistics and language learning/teaching.
Applied linguistics and language use.
The professionalising of applied linguists.
Applied linguistics: no ‘bookish theoric’.
The applied linguistics challenge.