An Introduction to English Language
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ISBN-13:
9781137496904
Veröffentl:
2016
Erscheinungsdatum:
17.11.2016
Seiten:
448
Autor:
Koenraad Kuiper
Gewicht:
893 g
Format:
257x197x28 mm
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
Back for its fourth edition, this core textbook offers a clear and engaging introduction to the building blocks of the English language, namely its words, sounds and sentences. Assuming no prior knowledge, this text combines accessibility with depth and is an ideal companion for anyone with an interest in how language works. Written by experienced and respected lecturers in the field, this book strips the subject down to its bare bones and offers detailed and clear explanations of key topics and theories, including variation in vocabularies, the International Phonetic Alphabet and relevance theory in relation to pragmatics.
Takes a whole world perspective and includes emerging markets and developing economy. Reflects the evolving realities of the global economy and allows a better fit to modern IE modulesLinks theory to empirical evidence throughout - helps students see how the models may be appliedIncludes reference to real world policy, event and media coverage of the global economy, making it far more engaging for students
1. Introduction: What is a language?.- PART I: WORDS 2. The form and function of words.- 3. Word meanings and vocabularies.- PART II: SOUNDS 4. Speech sounds.- 5. The phonology of English.- 6. Syllables and suprasegmentals.- PART III: SENTENCES 7. The structure of simple sentences.- 8. Complete syntax.- 9. Pragmatics.
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