Corpus linguistics is one of the most exciting approaches to studies in applied linguistics today. From its quantitative beginnings it has grown to become an essential aspect of research methodology in a range of fields, often combining with text analysis, CDA, pragmatics and organizational studies to reveal important new insights about how language works. This volume captures some of the most stimulating and significant developments in the field, including chapters on language teaching, institutional and professional discourse, English as an International Language, translation, forensics and media studies. As a result it goes beyond traditional, limited presentations of corpus work and shows how corpora inform a diverse and growing number of applied linguistic domains.

Part 1: Introduction Introduction Ken Hyland, Chau Meng Huat and MichaelHandfordPart 2: Corpora and Institutional Uses of Language2. Professional Communication and Corpus Linguistics Michael Handford3. Corpora and Academic Discourse Ken Hyland 4. Corpora and Workplace Discourse Almut KoesterPart 3: Corpora in Applied Linguistics Domains5. Corpora and Translation Studies Sara Laviosa6. Some Aspects of the Use of Corpora in Forensic Linguistics John Olsson7. Corpora and Gender Studies Paul Baker8. Corpora and Media Studies Anne O'KeeffePart 4: Corpora in New Spheres of Study 9. Corpora and ELF Barbara Seidlhofer 10. Texting and Corpora Caroline Tagg 11. A Conceptual Model for Segmenting and Annotating a Documentary Photograph Corpus Gu Yueguo Part 5. Corpora, Language Learning and Pedagogy 12. Learner Corpora and Second Language Acquisition Chau Meng Huat 13. Corpora in the Classroom: An Applied Linguistic Perspective Lynne Flowerdew 14. Corpora and Materials Design Michael McCarthy and Jeanne McCartenAfterword Susan HunstonBibliographyIndex