Aitchison's Linguistics

Author: Jean Aitchison
Publisher: Teach Yourself
ISBN: 144413146X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 206

Book Description
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.

Linguistics

Author: H. G. Widdowson
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780194372060
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 152

Book Description
This is an introduction to linguistics, the study of human language. The author provides a succinct but lucid outline of the ways in which language has been defined, described, and explored, and guides readers towards further exploration of their own.

New Media Language

Author: Jean Aitchison
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780415283045
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 228

Book Description
Investigating how changes to the world's media have affected, and been affected by, language this book explores a wide range of topics looking at the important and wide-ranging implications of these changes on the world - and our world-view.

Language Change

Author: Jean Aitchison
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521795357
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 328

Book Description
This is a lucid and up-to-date overview of language change. It discusses where our evidence about language change comes from, how and why changes happen, and how languages begin and end. It considers both changes which occurred long ago, and those currently in progress. It does this within the framework of one central question - is language change a symptom of progress or decay? It concludes that language is neither progressing nor decaying, but that an understanding of the factors surrounding change is essential for anyone concerned about language alteration. For this substantially revised third edition, Jean Aitchison has included two new chapters on change of meaning and grammaticalization. Sections on new methods of reconstruction and ongoing chain shifts in Britain and America have also been added as well as over 150 new references. The work remains non-technical in style and accessible to readers with no previous knowledge of linguistics.

The Articulate Mammal

Author: Jean Aitchison
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 9780044453550
Category : Niños - Lenguaje
Languages : en
Pages : 309

Book Description

The Language Web

Author: Jean Aitchison
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521574754
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
Language is like a vast spider's web. In this volume Jean Aitchison explores the different facets of this web. She begins with the cobweb of false worries which surrounds language. She then discusses how language evolved in the human species, how children acquire it, and how educated English speakers remember 50,000 or more words. Finally, she argues that people are right to be concerned about language, though not in the ways traditionally assumed. This is the text of the 1996 BBC Reith lectures, slightly revised for publication, with illustrations and full references, and an afterword which looks at the reception of the lectures.

The Articulate Mammal

Author: Jean Aitchison
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1136806970
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 321

Book Description
A classic that did much to establish the field of psycholinguistics Regularly updated over the years and remains unrivalled Jean Aitchison's name and profile will help sell this Routledge Classics edition Includes a new foreword by the author for the RC edition

The Seeds of Speech

Author: Jean Aitchison
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521785716
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 300

Psycholinguistics

Author: John Field
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780415276009
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 254

Book Description
A comprehensive introduction to psycholinguistic theory with activities, study questions, commentaries and key readings.

Language Myths

Author: Laurie Bauer
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141939109
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 282

Book Description
A unique collection of original essays by 21 of the world's leading linguists. The topics discussed focus on some of the most popular myths about language: The Media Are Ruining English; Children Can't Speak or Write Properly Anymore; America is Ruining the English Language. The tone is lively and entertaining throughout and there are cartoons from Doonesbury andThe Wizard of Id to illustrate some of the points. The book should have a wide readership not only amongst students who want to read leading linguists writing about popular misconceptions but also amongst the large number of people who enjoy reading about language in general.