Educational Linguistics Quiz

Who first proposed the term 'educational linguistics'?

• Brumfit

• Stubbs

• Spolsky

• Richards

According to Richards and Schmidt, what is the definition of Applied Linguistics?

• The study of language and literature

• The study of language and linguistics in relation to practical problems

• The study of language and history

• The study of language and psychology

What is the primary task of educational linguistics according to Spolsky?

• To analyze language variation

• To conduct research on language acquisition

• To offer information relevant to the formulation of language education policy

• To develop language teaching materials

In which period did educational linguistics begin to focus more on language acquisition and development?

• 1950s-1960s

• 1970s

• 1980s

• 1990s

What was the growing interest in educational linguistics during the 1980s?

• Language policy

• Language variation

• Language assessment

• Sociolinguistics

What was the shift towards in the 1990s within applied linguistics?

• Historical perspectives

• Practical perspectives

• Theoretical perspectives

• Critical perspectives

What did educational linguistics turn its attention to in the 2000s-2010s?

• Multilingualism and globalization

• Critical applied linguistics

• Sociolinguistics

• Language acquisition and development

According to Spolsky, what are the core themes of educational linguistics?

• Spoken interaction in professional setting, Biliteracy, Language planning

• Linguistically and culturally responsive education, Language assessment, Language policy

• Language choice, Maintenance and shift, Bilingual education

• Language assessment, Language policy, Literacy development

What is the purpose of educational linguistics according to Hult?

• To collaborate with colleagues in linguistic research

• To provide technical understanding for educational problems

• To inform or be informed by educational practice

• To prepare materials for language teaching and learning

What do educational linguists need to prepare for teachers according to Hornberger?

• All of the above

• Materials for speaking and listening skills

• Materials for language teaching at all levels and needs

• Theories and methods for language teaching