Understanding the Chinese Language: A Comprehensive Linguistic Introduction - Softcover

Shei, Chris

 
9780415634885: Understanding the Chinese Language: A Comprehensive Linguistic Introduction
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0415634881 ISBN 13: 9780415634885
Publisher: Routledge, 2014

Synopsis

Understanding the Chinese Language provides a vibrant and comprehensive introduction to contemporary Chinese linguistics. Combining an accessible style with an in-depth treatment of the topics at hand, it uses clear, full descriptions and vivid, modern examples to systematically take students through the phonology, vocabulary, grammar, discourse structures and pragmatics of modern Chinese. No prior knowledge of Chinese or linguistics is required.

Features include:

  • Six detailed chapters covering the core linguistic aspects of the modern Chinese language, such as words, content units, sentences, speech acts, sentence-final particles and neologisms
  • User-friendly comparisons and contrasts between English and Chinese throughout the text, helping to clearly explain important complexities and nuances of the Chinese language
  • Clear, accessible explanations and insightful analysis of topics and linguistic devices, supported by many helpful examples, diagrams and tables
  • Vivid and relevant examples drawn from real-life contemporary sources such as internet news reports, social networks like Sino Weibo, online forums and TV reality shows, offering fascinating perspectives on modern Chinese media, culture and society
  • Pioneering coverage of Chinese new words and the social phenomena they reveal
  • Additional exercises and four supplementary chapters covering Chinese syllables, idioms, discourse and culture available for free download at http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415634885/

Written by a highly experienced instructor, researcher and linguist, Understanding the Chinese Language will be essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students taking courses in Chinese linguistics. It will also be of interest to anyone interested in learning more about Chinese language and culture.

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About the Author

Chris Shei is Associate Professor at Swansea University, UK.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2014
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0415634881
ISBN 13 
9780415634885
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
394

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