The study of language

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The study of language

George Yule

Cambridge University Press, 2006

3rd ed

  • : pbk
  • : hard

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"Thoroughly revised and updated"--Cover

Includes bibliographical references (p. [253]-264) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Designed for beginners, this best-selling textbook provides a lively introduction to the study of language. Starting from the basics, it provides a solid foundation in all of the essential topics, and introduces the analysis of the key elements of language - sounds, words, structures and meanings. A wide range of fascinating questions are explored, such as how conversation works, how children learn language, why women and men speak differently, and how language varies between regions and social groups. This third edition has been extensively revised to include new sections on important contemporary issues in language study, including language and culture, African American English, sign language, and slang. A comprehensive glossary provides useful explanations of technical terms, and each chapter contains a range of new study questions and research tasks, with suggested answers. Unrivalled in its popularity, The Study of Language is quite simply the best introduction to the field available today.

Table of Contents

  • 1. The origins of language
  • 2. Animals and human language
  • 3. The development of writing
  • 4. The sounds of language
  • 5. The sound patterns of language
  • 6. Words and word-formation processes
  • 7. Morphology
  • 8. Phrases and sentences: grammar
  • 9. Syntax
  • 10. Semantics
  • 11. Pragmatics
  • 12. Discourse analysis
  • 13. Language and the brain
  • 14. First language acquisition
  • 15. Second language acquisition/learning
  • 16. Gestures and sign languages
  • 17. Language history and change
  • 18. Language and regional variation
  • 19. Language and social variation
  • 20. Language and culture.

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  • NCID
    BA75221967
  • ISBN
    • 0521543207
    • 0521835577
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Cambridge ; New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    x, 273 p.
  • Size
    25 cm
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