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Direct linkWhite, Cynthia; Holmes, Janet; Bhatia, Vijay – Language Teaching, 2019
In referencing the title of Chris Candlin's (2008) plenary, this paper focuses on the continuing concern to align research and practice in applied linguistics, and more particularly in language for specific purposes (LSP) and professional communication. We examine how Candlin identified practices for trading places between research and practice…
Descriptors: Theory Practice Relationship, Applied Linguistics, Languages for Special Purposes, Business Communication
Holmes, Janet – Applied Linguistics, 2007
There is a long research tradition associating humour with creativity, although relatively little research which focuses on the use of humour among professionals in particular workplaces. Addressing this gap, this paper analyses ordinary everyday workplace interaction in a range of New Zealand white collar organizations in order to examine claims…
Descriptors: Creativity, Age Differences, Foreign Countries, Humor
