Nature and history of educational linguistics: Discussion of a recent article by Jason Anderson

Writing about web page https://doi.org/10.1515/eduling-2023-0009

By Xi Li

On the afternoon of January 24, 2024, the weekly meeting of the HoLLT Research Circle in the Warwick ELT Archive featured Dr. Jason Anderson presenting his recently published research article (available via the link below), titled ‘Reimagining educational linguistics: A post-competence perspective’.

Jason critically delved into the historical foundations of educational linguistics, contending that its inception within a Chomskyan ‘competence model’ has contributed to a noticeable gap between applied linguists and language teachers. His article advocates a transformative framework that acknowledges literacy and pluralist orientations, underscores the importance of flexibility, and puts forth a diverse research agenda, aiming to enhance the relevance of educational linguistics in global educational contexts.

Following Jason’s compelling presentation, members engaged in a dynamic discussion, exploring topics such as the historical evolution of educational linguistics, the historical trajectory of competence in applied linguistics, and the ensuing impact on language teaching methodologies.

Jason Anderson’s article is available from Educational Linguistics, open access through the following doi link:

Anderson, J. (2023). ‘Reimagining educational linguistics: A post-competence perspective’. Educational Linguistics. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1515/eduling-2023-0009

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