A concise introduction to linguistics
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A concise introduction to linguistics
Routledge, 2023
6th ed
- : hbk
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Note
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This is still the only introductory linguistics textbook on the market that covers nonverbal communication, sociolinguistics and linguistic anthropology. This edition has expanded its coverage even further on the last two.
Written in a highly accessible manner and suitable for students with no background knowledge of linguistics.
Expanded offering of pedagogical features to now also include a full IPA chart, non-English exercises, and further illustrations.
An updated companion website with resources for both students and instructors.
Table of Contents
Preface
1 Introduction: The Nature of Communication
2 Phonetics: The Sounds Used in Languages
3 Phonology: The Sound Patterns Used in Languages
4 Morphology: Words and How they are Formed
5 Syntax: The Larger Patterns of Language
6 Semantics: The Study of Meaning
7 Pragmatics: How Language is Used and The Effect of Context on Meaning
8 Sociolinguistics: Language and Society
9 Linguistic Anthropology: Language and Culture
10 Language Acquisition: How Children (and others) Learn Language
11 Sign Language: The Language of the Deaf Community
12 Writing Systems: The Graphic Representation of Language
13 Nonverbal Communication: Communicating Without Words
14 Historical Linguistics: The History of Languages
Appendix A: Answers to Reviews of Terms and Concepts
Appendix B: Answers to Selected Exercises
Appendix C: Fieldwork Exercises
Appendix D: Chart of full International Phonetic Alphabet (revised 2020)
Glossary
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