Language and Linguistics

Author: Robert Lawrence Trask
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 0415413583
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 367

Book Description
The new edition of this A-Z guide explores the main concepts and terms used in the study of language and linguistics. Containing over 300 entries, thoroughly updated to reflect the latest developments in the field, this book includes entires in: cognitive linguistics; discourse analysis; phonology and phonetics; psycholinguistics; sociolinguistics; and syntax and semantics. Beginning with brief definition, each entry is followed by a comprehensive explanation of the origin and usage of the term. The book is cross-referenced throughout and includes further reading for academics and students alike.

Language and Linguistics: The Key Concepts

Author: R.L. Trask
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134124082
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 393

Book Description
The fully updated second edition of this critical work includes a new introduction, a wide range of new entries and added specialised further reading for lecturers and more advanced students.

Key Concepts in Language and Linguistics

Author: Robert Lawrence Trask
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 0415157412
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 277

Book Description
A comprehensive critical work, Key Concepts in Language and Linguistics is a highly readable A-Z guide to the main terms and concepts used in the study of language and linguistics.

Key Concepts of English Language and Linguistics

Author: Raffaella Picello
Publisher: libreriauniversitaria.it Edizioni
ISBN: 8833590496
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 194

Book Description

Language, Media and Culture

Author: Martin Montgomery
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351018809
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 166

Book Description
Language, Media and Culture: The Key Concepts is an authoritative and indispensable guide to the essential terminology of the overlapping fields of Language, Media and Culture. Designed to give students and researchers ‘tools for thinking with’ in addressing major issues of communicative change in the 21st century, the book covers over 500 concepts as well as containing an extensive bibliography to aid further study. Subjects covered include: Authenticity Truthiness Structures of feeling Turn-taking Transitivity Validity claims With cross referencing and further reading provided throughout, this book provides an inclusive map of the discipline, and is an essential reference work for students in communication, media, journalism and cultural studies, as well as for students of language and linguistics.

Key Concepts in Language and Linguistics

Author: Geoffrey Finch
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN: 9781403933911
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 264

Book Description
Previously published as Linguistic Terms and Concepts, this is an invaluable glossary of significant language and linguistic terms and concepts designed for students of English Language and Linguistics. This book also provides a very useful overview of the subject as well as covering principal figures in linguistic criticism and their contribution. Organized into the core subject areas of language and linguistics, it enables the reader to contextualize each particular definition and gain a wider understanding of each topic. This edition has been updated to include more extensive coverage, particularly of language terms.

Psycholinguistics

Author: John Field
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780415258906
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 400

Book Description
Psycholinguistics is an authoritative, wide-ranging and up-to-date A to Z guide to this important field. Cross-referenced, with suggestions for further reading and a full index, this book is a highly accessible introduction to the main terms and concepts in psycholinguistics. Psycholinguistics offers over 170 entries covering the key areas: psychological processes first language acquisition the nature of language brain and language language disorders. This comprehensive guide is an essential resource for all students of English language, linguistics and psychology.

Key Concepts in Language and Linguistics

Author: Geoffrey Finch
Publisher: Red Globe Press
ISBN: 140393391X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
An invaluable glossary of significant language and linguistic terms and concepts designed for students of English Language and Linguistics. The book also provides a very useful overview of the subject as well as covering principal figures in linguistic criticism and their contribution to the subject. Organized into the core subject areas of language and linguistics, it enables the reader to contextualize each particular definition and gain a wider understanding of each topic. This edition has been updated to include more extensive coverage, particularly of language terms.

Key Concepts in Language and Linguistics

Author: R. L. Trask
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 0415157420
Category : Linguistics
Languages : en
Pages : 276

Language: The Basics

Author: R.L. Trask
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134635982
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 268

Book Description
What makes human language unique? Do women speak differently from men? Just what is the meaning of "meaning"? Language: The Basics provides a concise introduction to the study of language. Written in an engaging and entertaining style, it encourages the reader to think about the way language works. It features: * chapters on 'Language in Use', 'Attitudes to Language', 'Children and Language' and 'Language, Mind and Brain' * a section on sign language * a glossary of key terms * handy annotated guides to further reading. Providing an accessible overview of a fascinating subject, this is an essential book for all students and anyone who's ever been accused of splitting an infinitive.