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The Study of Language

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The Study of Language

The Study of Language

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    This bestselling textbook provides an engaging and user-friendly introduction to the study of language. Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, Yule presents information in bite-sized sections, clearly explaining the major concepts in linguistics – from how children learn language to why men and women speak differently, through all the key elements of language. This fifth edition has been revised and updated with new figures and tables, additional topics, and numerous new examples using languages from across the world. To increase student engagement and to foster problem-solving and critical thinking skills, the book includes thirty new tasks. An expanded and revised online study guide provides students with further resources, including answers and tutorials for all tasks, while encouraging lively and proactive learning. This is the most fundamental and easy-to-use introduction to the study of language.

    • Easy to follow and simple to understand - a fundamental introduction to language study
    • Provides students with a vocabulary for talking about language and a solid knowledge of how English works
    • Yule presents the major concepts in language study in short, bite-sized sections
    • Assumes no prior knowledge of the subject

    Reviews & endorsements

    '… the obvious choice for the beginner language student.' Torill Hestetræet, University of Bergen

    '… an excellent overview of the central topics in linguistics and how linguists study language.' Daniel W. Hieber, Content Editor, Rosetta Stone

    '… a clear and concise introduction to linguistics suitable for beginners.' Jeffrey Gil, Flinders University, Adelaide

    '… with updated material for practice and discussion, it will continue to inspire new generations of students.' Stephen Matthews, University of Hong Kong

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    9781107044197
    334 pages
    252 × 192 × 18 mm
    0.91kg
    33 b/w illus. 34 colour illus. 3 tables 310 exercises

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    Contents

    Table of Contents

    • 1. The origins of language
    • 2. Animals and human language
    • 3. The sounds of language
    • 4. The sound patterns of language
    • 5. Word-formation
    • 6. Morphology
    • 7. Grammar
    • 8. Syntax
    • 9. Semantics
    • 10. Pragmatics
    • 11. Discourse analysis
    • 12. Language and the brain
    • 13. First language acquisition
    • 14. Second language acquisition/learning
    • 15. Gestures and sign languages
    • 16. Written language
    • 17. Language history and change
    • 18. Regional variation in language
    • 19. Social variation in language
    • 20. Language and culture
    • Glossary.
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      George Yule has taught linguistics at the University of Edinburgh, the University of Hawai'i, the University of Minnesota and Louisiana State University.

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