Developing research expertise in applied linguistics
Capacity-building for today’s interdisciplinary challenges
Alison Wray | Cardiff University, UK
This paper explores the ambiguous nature of applied linguistics as a field of enquiry, to contextualise the interpretation of data from an empirical study into how research expertise in applied linguistics is conceptualised, and how it develops during an academic’s career. Key findings from the study include the importance of being willing to work at the boundaries of one’s knowledge, the capacity to communicate one’s ideas effectively, and the role of a good quality research environment for developing knowledge, skills and confidence. It is proposed that these features fit well with the modern imperative of addressing the world’s major problems though a cross-disciplinary approach to research, putting applied linguists into a strong position to contribute to new research knowledge.
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Published online: 08 June 2015
https://doi.org/10.1075/itl.166.1.01wra
https://doi.org/10.1075/itl.166.1.01wra
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