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Research tasks on ethics in applied linguistics

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 July 2020

Peter I. De Costa ,
Scott Sterling ,
Jongbong Lee ,
Wendy Li  and
Hima Rawal
Peter I. De Costa*
Affiliation:
Michigan State University, Michigan, USA
Scott Sterling
Affiliation:
Indiana State University, Indiana, USA
Jongbong Lee
Affiliation:
Nagoya University of Commerce & Business, Japan
Wendy Li
Affiliation:
Nagoya University of Commerce & Business, Japan
Hima Rawal
Affiliation:
Michigan State University, Michigan, USA
*
*Corresponding author. Email: pdecosta@msu.edu
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Abstract

The growing concern for ethics in applied linguistics may be attributed to attempts to stem the rising incidence of ethical lapses in order to ensure that the core ethical principles of (1) respect for persons, (2) yielding optimal benefits while minimizing harm, and (3) justice are preserved. Following a brief historical review of this topic, and building on the growing commitment to carry out ethical applied linguistic research, we map out seven research tasks that will enhance our understanding of how to extend this expanding research agenda. By inviting applied linguists to evaluate their methodological practices and those of their peers, we also argue for the need to develop the ethical dispositions of emerging applied linguists, with a view to create a more robust field.

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Language Teaching , Volume 54 , Issue 1 , January 2021 , pp. 58 - 70
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