Appendix 1
The questionnaire
Questionnaire on the Sociology of Applied Linguistics 1980– 2010
This is part of a study on the Sociology of Applied Linguistics (AL). In this
study I want to draw a picture of the development of AL from 1980 until
- Major questions are: what were the major trends, what theories
emerged and faded, who were the intellectual and organizational leaders in
thefield, who influenced who and why did thefield develop the way it did?
For this study I want to interview/get information from a group of people
who have been influential in this process. In my view you are one of them. Below
youfind a list of issues I would like have your reaction to. All information will
be treated as strictly confidential.
What is your educational background (BA/MA/PhD, what universities and
when)?
How did you get involved with Applied Linguistics?
What is your definition of Applied Linguistics?
Who are the most important/influential leaders in thefield? Why are they
important?
Who have you been most influenced by and who did you influence in your
view?
What are the 5–10 most important articles for you over these 30 years?
What are the 5–10 most important books for you over these 30 years?
What are the major trends you have noticed over these 30 years?
To what extent, and if so how, has AL research led to an improvement of
language education?