Koenraad Kuiper, W. Scott Allan

An Introduction to English Language

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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.

This is essential reading for undergraduate students of English Language and Linguistics. It is also a valuable resource for students on ESOL courses and teachers of English as a second or foreign language. It can be used as a stand-alone introductory text, or as a precursor to more advanced material.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Macmillan Education UK / Red Globe Press / Springer, Berlin
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 978-1-137-49690-4
• 4. Aufl.
• Seitenzahl: 448
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. November 2016
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 257mm x 197mm x 28mm
• Gewicht: 933g
• ISBN-13: 9781137496904
• ISBN-10: 1137496908
• Artikelnr.: 46612927

Autorenporträt

Koenraad Kuiper and W. Scott Allan

Inhaltsangabe

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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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. Complex Syntax 9.
Pragmatics Further Exercises Glossary Further Reading Answers to Exercises
Index