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Book Review
by Professor Jerry Won Lee
"I cannot overstate how moved I have been by this volume. Indeed, I wish I had the opportunity to read and learn from this collection while I was in graduate school or even later in my career, when I was struggling to figure out whether I could (or even should) try and self-identify as a linguist. In the end, I have been reminded that I am in fact not a linguist. Instead, I am in the process of 'becoming' one, and I look forward to a 'lifetime of fun' that lies ahead, if I may borrow Hudson’s expression. I recommend all readers of this journal to engage with this volume and, in fact, to consider keeping a copy of it within arm’s reach to reread, especially whenever we need a reminder that we all still have a lot to learn."
Lee, J. W. (2025). Becoming a Linguist: Advice from Key Thinkers in Language Studies. Applied Linguistics, 1-3.
Book Review
by Professor Emeritus Norbert Francis
This wide-ranging collection of papers is both informative and helpful, specifically for students who are considering linguistics for research and teaching. Credit goes to the editors for inviting a broad range of viewpoints that reflect the controversies in the field – which have deepened in recent years. With different purposes in mind, the fifteen contributions highlight the evolution of sharp divisions. At the same time, the different perspectives allow us to understand them better and provide a welcome discussion.
Francis, N. (2026). Becoming a linguist: Advice from key thinkers in language studies. Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1-2 .
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