Jean Aitchison

Aitchison's Linguistics (eBook, ePUB)

A practical introduction to contemporary linguistics

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This classic book is a straightforward introduction to linguistics which attempts to answer two fundamental questions: 'What is language?' and 'How does language work?' It outlines the scope of linguistics, explaining basic concepts and essential terminology with examples drawn mainly from English. Sound patterning, syntax and meaning - the inner core of linguistics - are discussed simply and clearly, as are the rapidly growing areas of pragmatics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics and stylistics. You will find this contemporary, easy-to-read book essential to broadening your understanding of the subtleties and power of language.

NOT GOT MUCH TIME?

One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.

AUTHOR INSIGHTS

Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.

TEST YOURSELF

Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.

EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of linguistics.

FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER

Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.

TRY THIS

Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Murray Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Juli 2010
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781444131468
• Artikelnr.: 39676847

Autorenporträt

Jean Aitchison is Rupert Murdoch Professor of Language and Communication at the University of Oxford. She gave the BBC Reith Lectures in 1996.

Inhaltsangabe

: Preface
01: What is linguistics?
02: What is language?
03: The study of language
04: Deciding where to begin
05: Sound patterns
06: Words and pieces of words
07: Sentence patterns
08: Meaning
09: Using language
10: Language and society
11: Language and mind
12: Language and style
13: Language change
14: Comparing languages
15: Attitudes towards change
16: Seeking a suitable framework
17: Trouble with transformations
18: Back to basics
: Epilogue
: Further reading
: List of symbols and abbreviations
: Phonetics: the study of speech sounds
: Index