An engaging introduction to human language and the role of linguistics in understanding its fundamental design, acquisition and functions.
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Kate Burridge is Professor of Linguistics in the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics, Monash University, Victoria, and a fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities. Her main areas of research are grammatical change in Germanic languages, the Pennsylvania German spoken by Amish/Mennonite communities in North America, the notion of linguistic taboo, popular perceptions about language, and the structure and history of English. She is a regular presenter of language segments on radio and TV.
Tonya N. Stebbins is Professor of Linguistics at La Trobe University, Victoria. Her contributions to the field include innovative partnerships with communities who speak minority and endangered languages, and ensuring that communities have access to resources that support language revitalisation. Stebbins is an experienced consultant who has completed projects across the health, human services and education sectors. Projects include program evaluation, organisational development, program review, and qualitative research on topics such as family violence, child protection, alcohol and other drugs (AOD) interventions, homelessness and financial capability.
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