Introducing Phonology (Cambridge Introductions to Language and Linguistics) - Softcover

Odden, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521534046 ISBN 13: 9780521534048

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2005

Synopsis

This accessible textbook provides a clear and practical introduction to phonology, the study of sound patterns in language. Designed for students with only a basic knowledge of linguistics, it teaches in a step-by-step fashion the logical techniques of phonological analysis and the fundamental theories that underpin it. Through over sixty graded exercises, students are encouraged to make their own analyses of phonological patterns and processes, based on extensive data and problems sets from a wide variety of languages. Introducing Phonology equips students with the essential analytical skills needed for further study in the field, such as how to think critically and discover generalizations about data, how to formulate hypotheses, and how to test them. Providing a solid foundation in both the theory and practice of phonology, it is set to become the leading text for any introductory course, and will be invaluable to all students beginning to study the discipline.

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Review

'An excellent introduction to phonology. Difficult ideas are presented in an accessible manner - a plus for any textbook. It covers a variety of interesting phonological facts from typologically different languages. Using this text will acquaint students with the essence of theoretical concepts and phonological analyses.' Shosuke Haraguchi, Meikai University

'This book is a godsend for those of us in search for an introduction to phonology ... Odden provides the entire package of tools and raw materials that the student needs.' Lee Bickmore, Program in Linguistics and Cognitive Science, Albany University

'Odden's book stands out among phonology textbooks thanks to its focus on data and analysis. ... Students of phonology and phonetics would benefit ... and will find ... some explanations that are clearly better than those available elsewhere.' The Times Higher Education Supplement

Book Description

This accessible textbook provides a clear introduction to phonology, the study of sound patterns. Providing a solid foundation in phonology and presenting examples from over 100 languages, it is set to become the leading text for any introductory course, and will be invaluable to students beginning to study the discipline.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0521534046
• ISBN 13: 9780521534048
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 362