Linguistics for non-linguists : a primer with exercises
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Linguistics for non-linguists : a primer with exercises
Pearson/Allyn and Bacon, c2010
5th ed., International ed.
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Description
Linguistics for Non-Linguists is a highly readable introductory text that presents students with the basic elements of linguistics in a clear and concise style that any beginner will understand. This newly revised edition continues to expand on the success of earlier editions, taking a subject that is generally considered quite complicated and making it accessible to virtually anyone who requires a basic understanding of linguistics. The authors illustrate major concepts in an easy-to-read style, giving students and specialists in language-related fields an introduction to the essential principles and methods of linguistic theory. Non-linguistics majors will also find this book user-friendly, with a wealth of exercises and references interspersed throughout to help reinforce concepts.
Specialists in language-related fields, including Speech-Language Pathology, Experimental Phonetics, Communication, Education, Psychology, and English as a Second Language, will find this text a must-have reference for all courses.
Table of Contents
CONTENTS
Preface ix
CHAPTER ONE: Introduction 1
CHAPTER TWO: Pragmatics 4
IMPLICATURE 5
Conversational Maxims 5
SPEECH ACTS 7
A Taxonomy of Illocutionary Acts 8
Felicity Conditions 9
Explicit versus Nonexplicit Illocutionary Acts 11
Direct versus Indirect Illocutionary Acts 13
Expressed versus Implied Locutionary Acts 16
Literal versus Nonliteral Locutionary Acts 18
Overview of Speech Act Theory 19
SUMMARY 21
SUPPLEMENTARY READINGS 21
SUPPLEMENTARY EXERCISES 21
EXPLORATORY EXERCISES 24
CHAPTER THREE: Semantics 26
BACKGROUND 27
SENSE 29
REFERENCE 34
TRUTH 38
SUMMARY 43
SUPPLEMENTARY READINGS 44
SUPPLEMENTARY EXERCISES 44
EXPLORATORY EXERCISES 46
CHAPTER FOUR: Syntax 47
CATEGORIES 48
LEFT-TO-RIGHT ORDERING 49
CONSTITUENT STRUCTURE 53
X-BAR SYNTAX 60
TRANSFORMATIONS 63
Movement 65
Constraints on Movement 69
SUMMARY 72
SUPPLEMENTARY READINGS 72
SUPPLEMENTARY EXERCISES 72
EXPLORATORY EXERCISE 78
CHAPTER FIVE : Morphology 79
MORPHEMES 80
LEXICAL AND GRAMMATICAL MORPHEMES 82
FREE AND BOUND MORPHEMES 82
INFLECTIONAL AND DERIVATIONAL MORPHEMES 83
Inflectional Affixes 83
Derivational Affixes 88
Differences between Types of Affixes 89
WORD-FORMATION PROCESSES 93
SUMMARY 95
SUPPLEMENTARY READINGS 95
SUPPLEMENTARY EXERCISES 96
EXPLORATORY EXERCISES 98
CHAPTER SIX: Phonology 99
VOCAL TRACT 100
SEGMENTS 101
PHONEMIC ALPHABET 102
Vowels 102
Consonants 105
LEVELS OF REPRESENTATION 110
PHONOLOGICAL RULES 113
Aspiration 113
Vowel Lengthening 115
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