The study of language

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The study of language

George Yule

Cambridge University Press, 2014

5th ed

  • : pbk

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Previous ed.: 2010

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This bestselling textbook provides an engaging and user-friendly introduction to the study of language. Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, Yule presents information in bite-sized sections, clearly explaining the major concepts in linguistics - from how children learn language to why men and women speak differently, through all the key elements of language. This fifth edition has been revised and updated with new figures and tables, additional topics, and numerous new examples using languages from across the world. To increase student engagement and to foster problem-solving and critical thinking skills, the book includes thirty new tasks. An expanded and revised online study guide provides students with further resources, including answers and tutorials for all tasks, while encouraging lively and proactive learning. This is the most fundamental and easy-to-use introduction to the study of language.

Table of Contents

  • 1. The origins of language
  • 2. Animals and human language
  • 3. The sounds of language
  • 4. The sound patterns of language
  • 5. Word-formation
  • 6. Morphology
  • 7. Grammar
  • 8. Syntax
  • 9. Semantics
  • 10. Pragmatics
  • 11. Discourse analysis
  • 12. Language and the brain
  • 13. First language acquisition
  • 14. Second language acquisition/learning
  • 15. Gestures and sign languages
  • 16. Written language
  • 17. Language history and change
  • 18. Regional variation in language
  • 19. Social variation in language
  • 20. Language and culture
  • Glossary.

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Details

  • NCID
    BC03461540
  • ISBN
    • 9781107658172
  • LCCN
    2013028557
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Cambridge, U.K.
  • Pages/Volumes
    xii, 322 p.
  • Size
    25 cm
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