An Introduction to the Nature and Functions of Language: Second Edition

ISBN-13: 9781441121516 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 256 str.

Howard Jackson

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Recenzje

It's difficult to imagine a more helpful introductory book in the field of language study. The topics have been well chosen and each one is broken down using graspable examples and clutter-free descriptions. Some of the analysis is deceptively detailed, but the terminology never gets in the way of the explanation. For a clear, engaging and straightforward introduction to how people study language, look no further. Steven Jones, Director of Undergraduate Studies, School of Education, The University of Manchester, UK

Spis treści

1. Describing language 2. Toolkit for language analysis 3. Analysing texts and discourses 4. Language change 5. Language acquisition and development 6. Language variation 7. Language in use Bibliography Glossary Index

O autorze

Howard Jackson is Professor Emeritus of English Language and Linguistics at Birmingham City University, UK. Peter Stockwell is Professor of Literary Linguistics at the University of Nottingham, UK.