Beginning linguistics

Author(s)

• Bauer, Laurie

Bibliographic Information

Beginning linguistics

Laurie Bauer

Palgrave Macmillan, 2012

• : pbk
• : hardback

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 321-326) and indexes

Description and Table of Contents

Description

In this core textbook, Laurie Bauer's engaging style brings linguistics to life and introduces readers to the fundamentals of the subject. Each essential area of linguistics is dealt with in turn, thereby providing readers with a clear and comprehensive overview of all the core topics, including semantics, syntax, phonology and pragmatics. Alongside definitions of key terms and explanations of how various issues slot together, this text also empowers readers by teaching them how to apply their knowledge to new data. Richly illustrated with examples from multiple languages and packed with interactive activities, this user-friendly book helps readers to master the basics and sets them up for further study in the field. This is an invaluable resource for those studying linguistics for the very first time. Equally, it provides a firm reference point for those with more experience in the field.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Symbols and Abbreviations The Chart of the International Phonetic Association Introduction Semantics Phonetics Phonology Morphology Syntax Pragmatics Conclusion Appendix A: Glossary Appendix B: Languages Mentioned Appendix C: Answers to Questions Appendix D: Questions for Discussion and Assignments References Index.

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Details

• NCID: BB09213373
• ISBN:
  • 9780230231702
  • 9780230231696
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Basingstoke
• Pages/Volumes: xvii, 334 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • DC23 : 410
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Linguistics