Binding: Paperback
Description: Introducing Language in Use second edition provides a lively and accessible introduction to the study of language and linguistics. Drawing on a vast range of data and examples of language in its many forms this book provides students with the tools they need to analyse real language in diverse contexts. The second edition of this best - selling textbook has been fully revised and updated with entirely new chapters on Phonology and Sociolinguistics two separate chapters on syntax and grammar completely rewritten chapters on Multilingualism Psycholinguistics and World Englishes and a greater focus on corpus linguistics. Introducing Language in Use: covers all the core areas and topics of language study including semiotics communication grammar phonetics phonology words semantics variety in language history of English world Englishes multilingualism psycholinguistics sociolinguistics language acquisition conversation analysis pragmatics and politeness adopts a 'how to approach encouraging students to apply their knowledge as they learn it draws on examples of language from around the world in forms ranging from conversation to advertising and text messaging always giving precedence to real language in use includes activities throughout the text and an extensive glossary of terms The book is supported by a companion website offering a wealth of additional resources including commentaries on the activities in the book suggested further reading and references links to useful websites more texts to analyse additional web activities fun with language exercises discussion questions and an additional Language in Education chapter. This is an essential coursebook for all introductory courses in English language communication and linguistics. Visit the companion website at www. routledge. com/cw/merrison
Title: Introducing Language In Use A Course Book
Author(s): Hall Christopher J.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780415583381
Pages: 488 Pages, 14 Tables, Black And White; 116 Line Drawings, Black And White; 7 Halftones, Black And Wh
Publication Date: 12/12/2013
Category: Linguistics