History of English
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History of English
(Language workbooks)
Routledge, 2005
2nd ed
- : hbk
- : pbk
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Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. [128]-129) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Whilst maintaining the accessibility for the beginner, the level of this second edition has been raised by the addition of much more detail, a greater focus on theories and controversies, and a clearer route to key works in the field. History of English:
examines the history of the English language in order to explain the English that is used today
introduces key linguistic concepts
provides 'discussion points' to generate debate
involves readers in collecting and analyzing their own data
contains a 'mini-corpus' of texts, used for exercises and to illustrate points raised in the commentary.
Revised throughout, this updated edition contains a new internet resource section and an updated further reading section, to help readers take their study further.
Table of Contents
Using this Book. Acknowledgements 1. The Birth of English 2. Investigating Change in English 3. Spellings and Speech Sounds 4. Borrowing Words 5. New Words from Old 6. Changing Meanings 7. Grammar I: Nouns 8. Grammar II: Verbs 9. Dialects in British English 10. Standardisation 11. World Englishes. Appendix. Index
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