Linguistics for Everyone An Introduction

• Main Author: Denham, Kristin E. 1967- (Author)
• Other Authors: Lobeck, Anne C.
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Boston, MA Wadsworth Cengage Learning 2013
• Edition: 2nd ed.
• Subjects: Linguistics
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• Physical Description: xxv, 545 pages some colour illustrations 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. 515-528) and index
• ISBN: 9781111344382; 1111344388

LINGUISTICS FOR EVERYONE: AN INTRODUCTION, Second Edition, connects the study of linguistics to the language you use every day. The text is very user-friendly: casual writing style, logical presentation of material, balance of theoretical and practical, entertaining information, and lots of ideas and activities to put what you learn to use right away. The first chapter gives you the basics such as how to define language, new ways to look at grammar, your innate knowledge about language. Later chapters address core linguistics areas in depth (phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics). Many innovative and varied activities help you review and practice the content and apply the knowledge immediately. Special features throughout the book demystify common curiosities about how language works.