An Introduction to Applied Linguistics

EXERCISE 6 (ON CHAPTER 6)
Here are two proposed principles which might be included in a Code of Ethics for
applied linguists. Write eight further principles so as to cover all ethical respon -
sibilities of applied linguists.
1. Applied linguists should not allow the misuse of their professional knowledge and
skills.
2. Applied linguists should continue to develop their professional knowledge and
share this knowledge with colleagues and other relevant professionals.
EXERCISE 7 (ON CHAPTER 7)
List the skills and areas of knowledge that the professional applied linguist brings to
a language problem. To what extent does such professional expertise justify the claim
in this book that a coherent discipline of applied linguistics now exists?
EXERCISE 8A (ON CHAPTER 8)
Immigrants to the UK who wish to become citizens are now required to take a
citizenship test. However, those whose English skills are not at a sufficient level to
pass the citizenship test must first attain the qualification ESOL Entry 3. ‘Put simply,
ESOL Entry 3 demonstrates that you have the ability to hold a conversation on a
straightforward topic, such as the weather (a preoccupation amongst the British), or
a trip to the shops. You don’t have to be word-perfect in your conversation or use
exactly the right grammar. To attain ESOL Entry Three, you simply have to get your
point across in an understandable way’ (Knight 2006: 56).
Write a short test which, in your view, would allow successful candidates to
demonstrate that their English skills are at a sufficient level.
EXERCISE 8B (ON CHAPTER 8)
How would you define the native speaker? How do you decide that someone you
have just met is a native speaker? Is there, in your opinion, a case for insisting that
applicants for certain jobs must be native speakers, thereby excluding all those who
are not, even when their language proficiency is excellent?
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