The German Linguistic Studies Series is a comprehensive and outstanding forum in its field. It has borne the name of its subject in its title since the foundation of the series in the eighth decade of the last century.The series is comprehensive in the broad spectrum of topics covered (language levels, varieties, communication forms, epochs) in the range of research perspectives (theoretical and empirical studies, fundamental research and applications, interdisciplinarity with psychology, the social sciences etc.) and methodologies (the sole criterion is quality), in the rhythm of research (trends are perceived and also set, achievements are secured) and in the forms of presentation (monographs, textbooks, collected volumes, dictionaries).Professorial theses, outstanding doctoral theses, pioneering research findings from wider contexts, but also the surprising ‛stroke of genius’ set the standards for inclusion in the series.

The book series Konzepte der Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft [Concepts in Linguistics and Literary Studies] provides information on the principles, problems and methodologies of philological research in its widest sense and serves to locate the position of linguistics and literary studies. The series transcends individual languages and individual literatures. It sees itself as serving the reflection and foundation of general linguistics and literary studies. The volumes are divided between informative introductions and contributions to research discourse.

The book series Konzepte der Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft [Concepts in Linguistics and Literary Studies] provides information on the principles, problems and methodologies of philological research in its widest sense and serves to locate the position of linguistics and literary studies. The series transcends individual languages and individual literatures. It sees itself as serving the reflection and foundation of general linguistics and literary studies. The volumes are divided between informative introductions and contributions to research discourse.

Clear and concisely written, this series provides comprehensive insight into linguistic interrelationships. Each volume addresses a different linguistic phenomenon, rather than being devoted to a specific subfield. Beyond providing systematic descriptions, the series addresses historical as well as social language configurations, normative public opinion, and the significance of linguistic phenomena in key domains of knowledge and human activity.

The Handbooks of Applied Linguistics provide a state-of-the-art description of established and emerging areas of Applied Linguistics. Each volume gives an overview of the field, explains the most important traditions and their findings, identifies the gaps in current research, and gives perspectives for future directions.

Clear and concisely written, this series provides comprehensive insight into linguistic interrelationships. Each volume addresses a different linguistic phenomenon, rather than being devoted to a specific subfield. Beyond providing systematic descriptions, the series addresses historical as well as social language configurations, normative public opinion, and the significance of linguistic phenomena in key domains of knowledge and human activity.

The Handbooks of Applied Linguistics provide a state-of-the-art description of established and emerging areas of Applied Linguistics. Each volume gives an overview of the field, explains the most important traditions and their findings, identifies the gaps in current research, and gives perspectives for future directions.