This edited volume explores the scope of interdisciplinary linguistics and includes voices from
scholars in different disciplines within the social sciences and humanities as well as
different sub-disciplines within linguistics. Chapters within this volume offer a range of
perspectives on interdisciplinary studies represent a connection between different disciplines
or demonstrate an application of interdisciplinarity within linguistics. The volume is divided
into three sections: perspectives connections and applications. Perspectives The goal of this
section is to address more generally the definition(s) of and value of multi- trans- and
inter-disciplinary work. In what areas and for what purposes is there a need for work that
crosses discipline boundaries? What are the challenges of undertaking such work? What
opportunities are available? Connections This section features paired chapters written by
scholars in different disciplines that discuss the same concept idea issue. For example a
discussion of how assemblage works in archaeology is paired with a discussion of how assemblage
can be used to talk about 'style' in linguistics. Applications This section can be framed as
sample answers to the question: What does interdisciplinarity look like?
