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OverviewThis is an accessible, student friendly guide to language and linguistics, requiring no prior knowledge of the field. Understanding Language is an introduction to linguistics aimed at all students who are new to the subject. The book is comprehensive in its coverage of the key areas of linguistics, yet explains these in an easy to understand, jargon-free way. Pictures, diagrams, tables and suggestions for further reading together with Grace Winkler's witty prose make this an accessible, student friendly guide which should enable students to navigate this often complicated area of study. The topics covered include: language acquisition; speech sounds; the make-up of words; grammar; meaning; communication; the history of English; language variation and change; and, language and technology. This is an essential introduction for any student taking linguistics at university, whether as their main subject of study, or in conjunction with related fields. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Dr. Elizabeth Grace Winkler (Western Kentucky University, USA)Publisher: Continuum Publishing Corporation Imprint: Continuum Publishing Corporation Edition: 2nd Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.640kg ISBN: 9781441169426ISBN 10: 1441169423 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 26 January 2012 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Awaiting stock  The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Table of ContentsReviews'This book is a beautifully organized, clear and readable introduction to the field of linguistics. The writing is lively and interesting, while at the same time presenting complex and often technical ideas in a manner that's both accurate and accessible. Students brand new to the discipline will enjoy reading this book, and linguists who teach introductory courses will benefit from its clear and direct explanations.' (Amy Fountain, Adjunct lecturer in the Department of Linguistics, University of Arizona) 'In summary, this book is well-suited for students and everyone else who wants to learn about the basic structure of language. It is also very useful for instructors, who will be able to find many examples and ideas of how to introduce and explain complex topics. It is excellent for introductory purposes.' (Linguist List) Writing in an accessible style, she covers the primary areas of linguistic study-phonetics, morphology, syntax, and pragmatics-and in this her book is comparable to such established classroom texts... This is one of those textbooks that may be as useful in the library as in the classroom; it would be a reasonable resource for those looking for a basic, concise overview. Summing Up: Recommended (P.J. Kurtz, CHOICE) Author InformationElizabeth Grace Winkler is Assistant Professor of Linguistics at Western Kentucky University, USA Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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