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Exploring Language and Linguistics

Louise Cummings editor Natalie Braber editor Liz Morrish editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:3rd Sep '15

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Introduces the key concepts of linguistics and applies these concepts to real-world settings. Numerous learning features provide extensive student support.

Ideal for first-year students in linguistics, Exploring Language and Linguistics considers the key concepts of language and the application of these concepts to real-world settings. Student support is provided by numerous learning features, including chapter previews, exercises, figures, summaries and suggestions for further reading. Additional student resources are available online.Exploring Language and Linguistics considers the key concepts of linguistics and the application of these concepts to real-world settings. The first eight chapters cover the standard topics of introduction to linguistics courses, while subsequent chapters introduce students to applied topics such as media discourse, literary linguistics and psycholinguistics. Each chapter has been written by a subject expert and experienced teacher, ensuring that the text is both up-to-date and clearly presented. Numerous learning features provide extensive student support: exercises allow students to review their understanding of key topics; summaries encourage students to reflect on the main points of each chapter; figures, photos, tables and charts clarify complex topics; and annotated suggestions for further reading point students to resources for self-study. A companion website, with 170 self-test questions, suggested group exercises, audio files and links to additional web resources, completes the learning package.

ISBN: 9781107662506

Dimensions: 248mm x 191mm x 24mm

Weight: 1080g

502 pages