Reflections on Language - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0195120442 ISBN 13: 9780195120448

Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc, 1999

Synopsis

Reflections on Language brings together a lively collection of articles that examine language from many points of view. The main emphasis is on language as a social form - the language of advertising, for example, is examined at length. The exploration of language is also a vehicle for instruction in writing, and the introductory notes that precede each selection encourage students to approach the pieces critically and analytically. Each selection is followed by writing exercises and the text is enlivened by numerous cartoons and contributions from popular writers as well as from language theorists.

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Review

"An excellent and thought-provoking volume which brings a rich variety of classic and modern essays on language. It was a delight to use and I will definitely use it again."-- Aneta Pavlenko, Temple University "An excellent text; comprehensive in that it represents the major genres and styles. Also a useful teaching resource."--Elizabeth McCallum, Perimeter College, GA "Excellent cross-section of essay examples--a really rich selection for each rhetorical pattern."--George Kgawitter, St. Edward's University "Provides a rich and varied look at how we use language."--John A. Walsh, University of Guam "Lively approach to the breadth and intensity of language in the world and in daily life."--J. Agard, Muskegon Community College, MI

Synopsis

A collection of articles that examines language from many points of view. Each selection is followed by writing exercises and the text is enlivened by numerous cartoons and contributions from popular writers as well as from langugae theorists.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195120442
• ISBN 13: 9780195120448
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 672
• Editor: Hirschberg