An introduction to the nature and functions of language

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An introduction to the nature and functions of language

Howard Jackson and Peter Stockwell

Continuum, c2011

2nd ed

  • : hardcover
  • : pbk

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注記

Includes bibliographical references (p. [223]-227) and index

内容説明・目次

巻冊次

: pbk ISBN 9781441121516

内容説明

A comprehensive guide to the nature of language and an introduction to linguistic analysis. This is a brand new edition of "An Introduction to the Nature and Functions of Language", the bestselling English Language textbook. With comprehensive coverage of the nature of language and linguistic analysis, this book is perfect for those studying language for the first time. Topics covered include discourse analysis, language acquisition, language change, and the history of English, together with examinations of different modes of discourse as well as the components of language itself. The book features chapter summaries, study questions, and case studies alongside suggestions for project work and extended study. The understanding of the topics is aided by a glossary of terms and a bibliography. There is also a Companion Website with student and lecturer resources. Originally published in 1996, and now fully revised, this core text has been used by thousands of students studying English Language. It is an accessible and engaging guide to the basics of language and linguistics for students on A and AS-level courses as well as being perfect those on their first year at undergraduate level on Language or Linguistics courses.

目次

  • 1. Describing language
  • 2. Analysing texts
  • 3. Toolkit for language analysis
  • 4. Language change
  • 5. Language acquisition and development
  • 6. Language variation
  • 7. Spoken interaction
  • Bibliography
  • Glossary
  • Index.
巻冊次

: hardcover ISBN 9781441143730

内容説明

This is a comprehensive guide to the nature of language and an introduction to linguistic analysis. This is a brand new edition of "An Introduction to the Nature and Functions of Language", the bestselling English Language textbook. With comprehensive coverage of the nature of language and linguistic analysis, this book is perfect for those studying language for the first time. Topics covered include discourse analysis, language acquisition, language change and the history of English, together with examinations of different modes of discourse as well as the components of language itself. The book features chapter summaries, study questions and case studies alongside suggestions for project work and extended study. The understanding of the topics is aided by a glossary of terms and a bibliography. There is also a Companion Website with student and lecturer resources. Originally published in 1996, and now fully revised, this core text has been used by thousands of students studying English Language. It is an accessible and engaging guide to the basics of language and linguistics for students on A and AS-level courses as well as being perfect those on their first year at undergraduate level on Language or Linguistics courses.

目次

  • 1. Describing language
  • 2. Analysing texts
  • 3. Toolkit for language analysis
  • 4. Language change
  • 5. Language acquisition and development
  • 6. Language variation
  • 7. Spoken interaction
  • Bibliography
  • Glossary
  • Index.

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詳細情報

  • NII書誌ID(NCID)
    BB05027468
  • ISBN
    • 9781441143730
    • 9781441121516
  • LCCN
    2010008977
  • 出版国コード
    uk
  • タイトル言語コード
    eng
  • 本文言語コード
    eng
  • 出版地
    London
  • ページ数/冊数
    ix, 231 p.
  • 大きさ
    26 cm
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