Research traditions in applied linguistics

Abstract

The relationship between linguistics and applied linguistics has been a long and arduous one. The present chapter aims to describe this relationship from the point of view of a Polish applied linguist. The introductory section demonstrates a need for precise definitions of the scope of applied linguistics and its relation to other disciplines with a view to providing for its future development. The sections that follow trace the history of applied linguistics, focusing on milestones in professional and scholarly development. The final section presents implications for applied linguistics research in Poland.