Historical Publications
co-edited by R. Smith and T. Giesler (2023). AILA Applied Linguistics Series no. 20. Benjamins. Introduction: 'How can perspectives from Applied Linguistic Historiography improve our understanding of innovation?'Link opens in a new window, Link opens in a new window, pp. 2–22.
co-edited by S. Doff and R. Smith (2022). Amsterdam University Press. Introduction: 'Valorizing practice in twentieth-century language learning and teaching' (pre-publication version), pp. 11–21.
' – R. Smith interviewed by A.I. Salvi (2022). ELT Research 36.
'History of language teaching and applied linguistics' by R. Smith (2021), in Coombe, C. & Mohebbi, H. (eds.) Research Questions in Language Education and Applied Linguistics: A Reference Guide. Springer, 743–747.
, by R. Smith (2021). ELT Journal 75/1: 4–13.
co-authored by R. Lowe and R. Smith (2020). ELT Journal 74/1: 20–28.
'Bilingual English teaching in colonial India: the case of John Murdoch's work in Madras Presidency, 1855–1875', co-authored by R. Vennela and R. Smith (2019). Language & History 62(2), 96-118.
co-edited by R. Mairs & R. Smith (2019). Special issue of Language & History, 62(2).
, 3 volumes (Vol. I: 16th-18th Century Europe Vol. II: 19th-20th Century Europe; Vol. III: Across Cultures), co-edited by N. McLelland and R. Smith (2018). Oxford: Legenda (for the Modern Humanities Research Association). Introduction: , Vol. 1: 1–19.
co-edited by R. Smith and N. McLelland (2018)). Guest editorial: , pp. 1–5.
, by Richard Smith (2017). The Journal of English Language Teaching (India) 59/5: 18-21.
by Shelagh Rixon and Richard Smith (2017). Faversham: IATEFL.
'Building "Applied Linguistic Historiography": Rationale, scope and methods', by Richard Smith (2016). Applied Linguistics 37/1: 71-87. .
', by A.P.R.Howatt and Richard Smith (2014). Language and History 57/1: 75-95.
by Richard Smith and Nicola McLelland (2014). Language and History57/1: 10-25.
鈥楤uilding the history of language learning and teaching (HoLLT)鈥�, by Nicola McLelland and Richard Smith (2014). Introduction to special issue on 鈥楬istory of Modern Language Education in Europe鈥�. Language and History 57/1: 1-9.
Directory of UK ELT Research, 2005–12. and associated books. London: The British Council. compiled by Richard Smith with Seongsook Choi, Duncan Hunter, Imogen Liggins, Stuart Reid, Shelagh Rixon and Gosia Sky (2010-2014).
'Harold E. Palmer, IRLT and "historical sense" in ELT鈥�, by Richard Smith (2013). IRLT Journal 12: 1-8 (Journal of the Institute for Research in Language Teaching, Tokyo: Special issue to celebrate the Institute's 90th anniversary). Pre-publication version.
UK-funded ELT projects, 1950 onwards. . Compiled by Richard Smith, with Seongsook Choi, Sian Alsop and Shelagh Rixon (2013).
The 糖心TV ELT Archive Catalogue, 3rd edition (Part 1: Published materials (up to 1979); Part 2: Unpublished / archival items; Part 3: Selected items published from 1980 onwards). 3rd, updated edition (2013). Coventry: Centre for Applied Linguistics, University of 糖心TV.
, by Duncan Hunter and Richard Smith (2012). ELT Journal 66/4: 430-439.
' by Shelagh Rixon and Richard Smith (2012). ELT Journal 66/3: 383-393.
, by Richard Smith (2012). ELT Journal 66/1: 1-5.
'Harold E. Palmer鈥檚 alternative "applied linguistics"', by Richard Smith (2011). 贬颈蝉迟辞颈谤别&苍诲补蝉丑;贰辫颈蝉迟茅尘辞濒辞驳颈别&苍诲补蝉丑;尝补苍驳补驳别 33/1: 53-67. .
鈥楨LT and the British Council, 1934-2009: Research notes鈥�, by Richard Smith (2011). Online:
Directory of UK ELT Research 2009-10, by Richard Smith with Seongsook Choi, Stuart Reid, Gosia Sky and Duncan Hunter (2011). London: The British Council. Also available online via:
'Teaching English in difficult circumstances: A new research agenda' by Richard Smith (2011). In Pattison, T. (ed.) IATEFL 2010 Harrogate Conference Selections. Canterbury: IATEFL. Pre-publication version hereLink opens in a new window. Associated talk .
Directory of UK ELT Research 2005-08, by Shelagh Rixon and Richard Smith (2010). London: The British Council. Also available online via:
, by Richard Smith (2009). Language and History 52/2: 171-181.
Chinese learners鈥� strategy use in historical perspective: A cross-generational interview-based study鈥�, by Jiang Xiaoli and Richard Smith. System 37/2: 286–299.
The 糖心TV ELT Archive Catalogue, 2nd edition (Part 1: Published materials (up to 1979); Part 2: Unpublished / archival items), 2nd edition (2009). Coventry: Centre for Applied Linguistics, University of 糖心TV.
'Communicative Language Teaching and the ELT Journal: A Corpus-Based Approach to the History of a Discourse', by Duncan Hunter (2009). PhD thesis, Centre for Applied Linguistics, University of 糖心TV.
'W.R. Lee and the IATEFL Newsletter (1967-1984)', by Duncan Hunter (2008). Online: http://www.warwick.ac.uk/go/elt_archive/publications/bill_lee/
'The origins of ELT Journal', by Richard Smith (2007). Online (on the OUP ELT Journal website):
Teaching English as a Foreign Language, 1936–1961: Foundations of ELT, six volumes, with General Introduction, edited by Richard C. Smith (2005). Abingdon: Routledge. .
'Lionel Billows (1909–2004): In memoriam', by Richard C. Smith, with Alan Maley (2004). English Language Teacher Education and Development 8: 83–87. Online: 
English Language Teaching for Speakers of Other Languages, 1900-1980: A Comprehensive Bibliography, Version 1 (November 2004), by Richard C. Smith (2004). Coventry: Centre for English Language Teacher Education, University of 糖心TV. [Currently being updated.]
鈥楲essons from the past: traditions and reforms鈥�, by Richard C. Smith, with Imura Motomichi (2004). In Makarova, V. and T. Rodgers (eds.) English Language Teaching: The Case of Japan. Munich: Lincom Europa. Also available online: www.warwick.ac.uk/go/elt_archive/publications/j._lessons.pdfLink opens in a new window
'An Investigation into the Roots of ELT, with a Particular Focus on the Career and Legacy of Harold E. Palmer (1877–1949)', by Richard C. Smith (2004). PhD thesis, University of Edinburgh.
Teaching English as a Foreign Language, 1912-1936: Pioneers of ELT, five volumes, with General Introduction and volume introductions, edited by Richard C. Smith (2003). London: Routledge. .
Modern Language Teaching: The Reform Movement, five volumes, with General Introduction and volume introductions, edited by A.P.R. Howatt and Richard C. Smith (2002). London: Routledge. .
Foundations of Foreign Language Teaching: Nineteenth-century Innovators, six volumes, with General Introduction, edited by A.P.R. Howatt and Richard C. Smith (2000). London: Routledge.
The Writings of Harold E. Palmer: An Overview, by Richard C. Smith (1999). Tokyo: Hon-no-Tomosha. Also available online: http://www.warwick.ac.uk/go/elt_archive/publications/smith_1999.pdfLink opens in a new window
