The aim of this book is to show how spoken interaction in general and, ultimately, different types of spoken interaction are structurally and strategically organized.
The aim of this book is to show how spoken interaction in general and, ultimately, different types of spoken interaction are structurally and strategi...
Realms of Meaning presents an accessible introduction to semantics. It provides an understanding of the way meaning works in natural languages, against a background of how we communicate with language. Avoiding theoretical terminology and linguistic theories it concentrates instead on the analysis of meaning, and looks in depth at such subjects as opposites and negatives, modal verbs, prepositions and word meanings. Examples are chosen mainly from English to provide material for the wider discussion of the principles of the subject, but European, East Asian and other languages also...
Realms of Meaning presents an accessible introduction to semantics. It provides an understanding of the way meaning works in natural languages,...
An exploration of the semantic approach to grammar. Topics covered in this work range from co-ordination and conjunction in combining propositions, to tense, aspect and modality in specifying states, events and actions.
An exploration of the semantic approach to grammar. Topics covered in this work range from co-ordination and conjunction in combining propositions, to...
Part of the Longman Annotated texts series, this volume provides an introduction to semantics. Amongst the areas covered are: markedness; opposites and negatives; deixix; orientations; modal verbs; limits to events; propositions; reference and predication; and words and sentences.
Part of the Longman Annotated texts series, this volume provides an introduction to semantics. Amongst the areas covered are: markedness; opposites an...
This volume introduces the field of child language development studies, and presents hypotheses in an accessible, largely non-technical language, aiming to demonstrate the relationship between these hypotheses and interpretations of data. It makes the assumption that having a theory of language development is as important as having reliable data about what children say and understand, and it advocates a combination of both rationalist' and more 'empiricist' traditions. In fact, the author overtly argues that different traditions provide different pieces of the picture, and that taking any...
This volume introduces the field of child language development studies, and presents hypotheses in an accessible, largely non-technical language, aimi...
A ground-breaking text which examines the ways language has changed in the twentieth century. It concentrates on standard-English and takes an historical rather than sociolinguistic view of the changes which have occurred. It includes many useful exercises, notes and discussion points.
A ground-breaking text which examines the ways language has changed in the twentieth century. It concentrates on standard-English and takes an hist...
In this book, the development of the English dictionary is examined, along with the kinds of dictionary available, the range of information they contain, factors affecting their usage, and public attitudes towards them. As well as an descriptive analysis of word meaning, the author considers whether a thematic, thesaurus-like presentation might be more suited than the traditional alphabetical format to the description of words and their meaning.
In this book, the development of the English dictionary is examined, along with the kinds of dictionary available, the range of information they conta...
The History of Early English provides an accessible and student-friendly introduction to the history of the English language from its beginnings until the end of the Early Modern English period. Taking an activity-based approach, this text ensures that students learn by engaging with the fascinating evolution of this language rather than simply reading about it.
"The History of Early English":
Provides a comprehensive introduction to early, middle and early modern English;
Introduces each language period with a text from writers such as Chaucer and Shakespeare,...
The History of Early English provides an accessible and student-friendly introduction to the history of the English language from its beginnings un...
The History of Early English provides an accessible and student-friendly introduction to the history of the English language from its beginnings until the end of the Early Modern English period. Taking an activity-based approach, this text ensures that students learn by engaging with the fascinating evolution of this language rather than simply reading about it.
"The History of Early English":
Provides a comprehensive introduction to early, middle and early modern English;
Introduces each language period with a text from writers such as Chaucer and Shakespeare,...
The History of Early English provides an accessible and student-friendly introduction to the history of the English language from its beginnings un...
