In this review article on identity, language learning, and social change, we argue that
contemporary poststructuralist theories of language, identity, and power offer new …

Although there are many studies on the new international norms developing to facilitate
communication in English as a lingua franca (ELF), there are limited discussions on the …

It is surprisingly easy for someone to steal your identity–all it takes is a discarded bank
statement or utility to get into the wrong hands. Criminals can use your personal details to …

In this ground breaking new book David Block proposes a new working definition of social
class in applied linguistics. Traditionally, research on language and identity has focused on …

For the past 10 years, I have taught a graduate course at the University of British Columbia,
called 'Language, Discourse, and Identity', which has given me the opportunity to remain …

The central argument of the identity approach to second language acquisition (SLA) is
twofold: First, SLA theorists need a comprehensive theory of identity that integrates the …

This article traces the major trends in TESOL methods in the past 15 years. It focuses on the
TESOL profession's evolving perspectives on language teaching methods in terms of three …

The Routledge Encyclopedia of Language Teaching and Learning is an authoritative
handbook dealing with all aspects of this increasingly important field of study. It has been …

'I applaud the authors for this sizeable undertaking, as well as the care exercised in
selecting and sequencing topics and subtopics. A major strength and salient feature of this …

As critical perspectives in language studies have gained legitimacy and even mainstream
status in applied linguistics, it is necessary to re-examine the meaning of criticality in …