An Introduction to Linguistics by Stuart C. Poole Paperback Book

Publisher Description

This is a guide to the very nature of language. By covering all major aspects of linguistics with chapters on semantics (the study of meaning), phonology (the sound systems of languages) and morphology (the structure of words), as well as syntax and social variation it gives a grounding in the fundamental concepts of language and a practical analysis of its use. Concise summaries of the areas covered, a variety of texts and topic related exercises, as well as a helpful glossary, provide further aids to study and revision.

Table of Contents

Preface.- What is Language?.- Lexis.- Semantics.- Phonetics.- Phonology.- Morphology.- Syntax.- Regional Variation.- Social Variation.- Historical Linguistics.- The Languages of Western Europe.- Writing Systems.- Glossary.- Guide to Exercises.- Bibliography.- Index.

Review

'Excellent overview of all aspects of the discipline, which presents students with a good foundation for further studies in linguistics or simply to understand linguistics concepts and good use of questions and exercises.' - Farid Aitsiselmi, University of Bradford

Long Description

This lively and wide-ranging textbook provides an invaluable guide to the very nature of language. By covering all major aspects of linguistics - with chapters on semantics (the study of meaning), phonology (the sound systems of languages) and morphology (the structure of words), as well as syntax and social variation - it gives a thorough grounding in the fundamental concepts of language and a practical analysis of its use. Concise summaries of the areas covered, a variety of texts and topic-related exercises, as well as a helpful glossary, provide further aids to study and revision.

Feature

A refreshingly straightforward and nontechnical introduction Takes examples from a wide range of languages

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