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Understanding Language

- A Basic Course in Linguistics

  • Format
  • Bog, paperback
  • Engelsk

Beskrivelse

An introduction to linguistics, this book acquaints students to the key areas of linguistics using real-world illustrations. This fully revised and updated text draws upon students’ daily experiences with linguistic concepts, allowing them to integrate terminology and build analytical skills as they develop a deeper understanding of how language facilitates our lives and, collectively, our society.

Features of the third edition include:

- A new chapter exploring language, the brain and the mind

- A new chapter on World Englishes

- Updated and expanded coverage of topics throughout, including animal communication systems, language and gender and educational linguistics

- New and refreshed online resources offering additional support for teachers and students.

Equipped with illustrations, diagrams and a wealth of examples of language in use, this book brings the study of language to life, using a wide range of materials including text from public signs, newspapers, magazines, digital platforms, snippets from real-life conversations as well as dialogue from print, film and television. The book’s companion website provides a host of additional materials to further assist in the teaching and understanding of linguistics. It includes suggestions for further reading and a list of questions to consolidate understanding at each step.

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Detaljer
  • SprogEngelsk
  • Sidetal344
  • Udgivelsesdato17-10-2024
  • ISBN139781350355231
  • Forlag Bloomsbury Academic
  • FormatPaperback
Størrelse og vægt
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10 cm
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15,6 cm
23,4 cm

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