The study of language

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The origins of language -- Animals and human language -- The sounds of language -- The sound patterns of language -- Word formation -- Morphology -- Grammar -- Syntax -- Semantics -- Pragmatics -- Discourse analysis -- Language and the brain -- First language acquisition -- Second language acquisiti...

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Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Yule, George
Format:
Buch
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
Cambridge ; New York ; Port Melbourne ; New Delhi ; Singapore Cambridge University Press 2023
Ausgabe:
Eighth edition
Zusammenfassung:
The origins of language -- Animals and human language -- The sounds of language -- The sound patterns of language -- Word formation -- Morphology -- Grammar -- Syntax -- Semantics -- Pragmatics -- Discourse analysis -- Language and the brain -- First language acquisition -- Second language acquisition --  Gestures and sign languages -- Written language -- Language history and change -- Regional variation in language -- Social variation in language -- Language and culture.
"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 through all the key elements of language. This eighth edition has been revised and updated throughout, with major changes in the chapters of origins, phonetics, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, discourse analysis, first and second language acquisition, and culture. There are 40 new study questions and over 60 new and updated additions to the Further Readings. To increase student engagement and to foster problem-solving and critical thinking skills, the book includes over 20 new tasks. An expanded and revised website provides students with further resources, including a substantial study guide. This is the most fundamental and easy-to-use introduction to the study of language"--
Bestände:
  • Geb. 23.21: sprb131.y95
Umfang:
xii, 390 Seiten Illustrationen, Diagramme
ISBN:
9781009233415
9781009233408
Schlagworte:
Linguistik
Language and languages
Linguistics
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