Jeremie Bouchard
Complexity, Emergence, and Causality in Applied Linguistics
Complexity, Emergence, and Causality in Applied Linguistics
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This book emphasizes the importance of a social realist ontology in applied linguistics research,critiquing successionism and interpretivism as dominant empiricist tendencies and advocating for the integration of complex dynamic system theory. It is relevant to applied linguists and social scientists interested in language-related issues.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 452 pages
Publication date: 25 November 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
This book makes a compelling argument that applied linguistics research must embrace complexity, emergence, and causality, necessitating a robust social ontology. It identifies and critically examines a range of conceptual issues within applied linguistics from a social realist perspective, challenging the dominance of successionism and interpretivism as prevailing empiricist tendencies. Through this critique, it explores the potential of complex dynamic system theory as a valuable conceptual sophistication for current applied linguistics research. While the growing popularity of complex dynamic system theory is undeniable, this book contends that its integration within a social realist ontology is crucial for advancing the field.
The book appeals to applied linguists and social scientists with an interest in language-related topics such as language learning and teaching, language change, language policy and planning, bilingualism/multilingualism, and language and identity. It offers valuable insights and perspectives that will contribute to the ongoing discourse in these areas.
In conclusion, this book is a valuable resource for scholars and practitioners seeking to understand the complexities of applied linguistics research and its relationship to social ontology. It provides a critical analysis of prevailing paradigms and offers a promising path forward for the field. By embracing complexity, emergence, and causality, applied linguistics can continue to evolve and make meaningful contributions to our understanding of language and its role in society.
Weight: 607g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030880347
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021
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