The study of language

Designed for beginners, this best-selling textbook provides a thorough introduction to the study of language. It introduces the analysis of the key elements of language--sounds, words, structures and meanings, and provides a solid foundation in all of the essential topics. The third edition has been...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Yule, George, 1947- (-)
Formato: Libro
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press 2006
Edición:3rd ed
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Acceso en línea:Sumario
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Sumario:Designed for beginners, this best-selling textbook provides a thorough introduction to the study of language. It introduces the analysis of the key elements of language--sounds, words, structures and meanings, and provides a solid foundation in all of the essential topics. The third edition has been extensively revised to include new sections on important contemporary issues in language study, including language and culture, African American English, sign language, and slang. A comprehensive glossary provides useful explanations of technical terms, and each chapter contains a range of new study questions and research tasks, with suggested answers.
Descripción Física:x, 273 p. : il. ; 26 cm
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (p. [253]-264) and index
ISBN:9780521543200
9780521835572