Understanding Language: A Basic Course in Linguistics

Winkler, Elizabeth

ISBN 10: 0826484824 / ISBN 13: 9780826484826

Published by Bloomsbury Academic, 2007

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Synopsis:

Understanding Language is an introduction to linguistics aimed at non-major undergraduate students who are new to the subject. The book is comprehensive in its coverage of the key areas of linguistics, yet explains these in an easy to understand, jargon-free way. Pictures, jokes, diagrams, tables and suggestions for further reading make this an accessible, student friendly guide which should enable students to navigate this often complicated area of study. Topics covered include language acquisition; speech sounds; the make-up of words; grammar; meaning; communication; the history of English; language variation and change. This is an essential introduction for any student taking linguistics at university, whether as their main subject of study, as part of a general education course, or in conjunction with related fields.

About the Author: Dr Elizabeth Grace Winkler is Assistant Professor of Linguistics at the University of Western Kentucky.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Understanding Language: A Basic Course in ...
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: hardcover
Condition: Very Good