What Is This Thing Called Language?

David Nunan

ISBN 10: 0230291376 / ISBN 13: 9780230291379

Published by Macmillan Education UK, 2012

About this Item

2012. Second Edition, Revised. Paperback. David Nunan provides an overview of the key topics and concepts that constitute our current understanding of language. This new edition has been extensively reworked and updated, including additional coverage of language and culture, language variation, second language acquisition and bilingualism. New discourse examples are also included. Num Pages: 272 pages, 3 diagrames, 1 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 215 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 342. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: What Is This Thing Called Language?
• Publisher: Macmillan Education UK
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0230291376
• ISBN 13: 9780230291379
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Written by eminent linguist David Nunan, this concise text immerses readers in the complex, curious and continually evolving phenomenon that is at the centre of everything we do: language. It can be fascinating, puzzling and entertaining – and sometimes all of these at the same time. Featuring entertaining anecdotes and interesting examples throughout, this book introduces readers to the foundations of language, namely its sounds, words and grammar, before illustrating how language is used in different ways in a variety of contexts. Fully updated and revised for the second edition, it covers a wide range of topics, including language variation and culture, second language acquisition and bilingualism.



Students, teachers and non-specialists alike will enjoy this engaging and ‘un-put-down-able’ introduction to language and linguistics. Assuming no prior knowledge of applied or theoretical linguistics, it will appeal to anyone with an interest in language.



New to this Edition:

- Illustrated with examples taken from a range of different languages

- New content on language and culture, language variation, second language acquisition, bilingualism and the impact of globalization on language use

About the Author

DAVID NUNAN is Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Graduate School of Education, Anaheim University, USA, and Emeritus Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Hong Kong.