History of English (Language Workbooks) - Softcover

Culpeper, Jonathan

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9780415341844: History of English (Language Workbooks)

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ISBN 10: 0415341841 ISBN 13: 9780415341844

Publisher: Routledge, 2005

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Whilst maintaining the accessibility for the beginner, the level of this second edition has been raised by the addition of much more detail, a greater focus on theories and controversies, and a clearer route to key works in the field. History of English:

examines the history of the English language in order to explain the English that is used today
introduces key linguistic concepts
provides 'discussion points' to generate debate
involves readers in collecting and analyzing their own data
contains a 'mini-corpus' of texts, used for exercises and to illustrate points raised in the commentary.

Revised throughout, this updated edition contains a new internet resource section and an updated further reading section, to help readers take their study further.

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Review:

'This second edition ... retains the outstanding features of the first edition – it covers all the topics relevant to a study of the history of English. In addition, the second edition brings with it a new rigour and a fuller and more careful and detailed account of, in particular, spelling and speech sounds, grammar, dialects and standardisation. I congratulate the author on the improvements made in this second edition.' – Sue Powell, University of Salford, UK

Synopsis:

"Routledge Language Workbooks" provide absolute beginners with practical introductions to core areas of language study. Books in the series provide comprehensive coverage of the area as well as a basis for further investigation. Each 'Language Workbook' guides the reader through the subject using 'hands-on' language analysis, equipping them with the basic analytical skills needed to handle a wide range of data. Written in a clear and simple style, with all technical concepts fully explained, 'Language Workbooks' can be used for independent study or as part of a taught class. "History of English": examines the history of the English language in order to explain the English that is used today. 'Why don't speakers of English say the k in knight?' and 'Why do some speakers sound so different from other speakers?' are examples of the kind of questions investigated in this book; contains a 'mini-corpus' of texts, used for exercises and to illustrate points raised in the commentary; introduces key linguistic concepts; provides 'discussion points' to generate debate; and involves readers in collecting and analysing their own data.

The second edition has been revised and updated throughout including new internet resources, new commentary and maps. Whilst maintaining the accessibility for the beginner, the level of the entire book has been raised by the addition of much more detail, a greater focus on theories and controversies, and a clearer route to key works in the field.

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