Where are We Going and Where have We Come from in Applied Linguistics?

Authors

  • Sherry E. Gapper Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica, Costa Rica

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15359/rl.1-53.6

Keywords:

lingüística aplicada, lenguaje, enseñanza de idiomas extranjeros, Applied Linguistics, language, foreign language teaching

Abstract

Se plantean analíticamente unas reflexiones sobre los orígenes de la Lingüística Aplicada, para asociarla a una concepción abarcadora y flexible de la disciplina. Se tratan problemas de diversa índole que parecen haber influido en el desenvolvimiento de las especialidades que la conforman. Se incorporan las dimensiones de espacio y de tiempo, junto a lo conceptual, para fomentar una visión integradora y unificadora, que favorezca el desarrollo actual y futuro de este universo del saber académico.

The origins of Applied Linguistics are addressed analytically as a basis for a broad and flexible conception of the field. Different types of issues which may influence the diverse specialties comprising the field are discussed. Factors of time and space are included along with conceptual aspects, to foster an integrative and unifying view, and thus enhance current and future developments in this academic universe.

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Published

2013-03-03

How to Cite

Where are We Going and Where have We Come from in Applied Linguistics?. (2013). LETRAS, 53, 137-154. https://doi.org/10.15359/rl.1-53.6

Issue

Section

Lingüística aplicada a diversos campos

How to Cite

Where are We Going and Where have We Come from in Applied Linguistics?. (2013). LETRAS, 53, 137-154. https://doi.org/10.15359/rl.1-53.6