| Abstract: | Applied linguistics is the science of applying theoretical knowledge of linguistics to the benefit of human society. From Panini’s lexicography to the Western Pete Corder and Richards, this branch has travelled from language structure to application. In the Assamese context, it is defined as “the practical application of linguistic knowledge” by Phanindranath Dutta Barua, Arpana Konwar, Bipul Kumar Mohanta, etc. This research analyses the main areas of applied linguistics mother tongue acquisition, second/foreign language learning, dictionary development, stylistics, discourse analysis, etc. The role of motivation, drill, and imitation, repetition in children’s language acquisition as well as the practical aspects of Assamese medium education, dictionary development and literary style are analysed. Research has shown that the use of scientific methods of applied linguistics in the teaching of Assamese language, dictionary development and literary analysis will improve the quality of language and teaching. It has been proven that the future of the Assamese language will be secured if the current student researchers conduct research in this field. |
