1. Questions about applied linguistics – Definition of applied linguistics – What is ‗applied‘ about applied linguistics? – The scope of applied linguistics – Applied linguistic approaches to language problems 2. Topics in applied linguistics – Language teaching methodology – Syllabus and materials design – Language testing – Languages for Specific Purposes – Second Language Acquisition – Language policy and planning – Forensic linguistics – Sociolinguistics and critical discourse analysis – Translation studies – Lexicography – Linguistics and applied linguistics 3. The impact of applied linguistics – How applied linguistics has influenced second language teaching – How applied linguistics has influenced the types of language that learners are exposed to – How applied linguistics has led to a better understanding of different types of discourse – How applied linguistics has influenced life and death decisions: language and the law – How applied linguistics has contributed to cross-cultural understanding 4. Studying applied linguistics – What do applied linguistics students do?