Working with Texts: A Core Introduction to Language Analysis

Ronald Carter

ISBN 10: 0415414245 / ISBN 13: 9780415414241

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2007

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2008. 1st Edition. Paperback. Introduces students to the main principles of language analysis, through real text examples. This book features contemporary examples of English in use. It emphasises on theoretical principles that ensures evenness of level. Editor(s): Beard, Adrian. Series: Intertext. Num Pages: 288 pages, 37 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CFG. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 177 x 14. Weight in Grams: 518. . . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780415414241

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Title: Working with Texts: A Core Introduction to ...

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Publication Date: 2007

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis:

Working with Texts is a well established textbook that introduces students to the main principles of language analysis, through contemporary text examples. Covering a wide range of language areas, the book uses an interactive, activity-based approach to support students' understanding of language structure and variety.

The third edition includes: new material on analyzing sound; an updated range of texts, including literary extracts, advertisements, newspaper articles, comic book strips, excerpts from popular comedy sketches, political speeches, telephone discourse, and internet chat; new extension work to support student-directed study; detailed suggestions after each unit for further reading within the Intertext series as a whole; and an updated list of URLs.

About the Author:

Ronald Carter, Angela Goddard, Danuta Reah, Keith Sanger, Nikki Swift, Adrian Beard