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The Language of Language : A Linguistics Course for Starters

by Madalena Cruz-Ferreira, Sunita Anne Abraham
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Unlock the secrets of language with ease

If you've ever been curious about how language works and why we use certain linguistic concepts, "The Language of Language" is the perfect book for you. Written for absolute beginners, this book takes a deliberate and selective approach to introduce you to the nature of language and how linguists talk about it. With over 100 commented activities and examples of language play, this book will engage your mind and leave you wanting to explore linguistics and language studies further. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unravel the mysteries of language!

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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by Madalena Cruz-Ferreira, Sunita Anne Abraham
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ISBN: 9781456458638
Authors: Madalena Cruz-Ferreira, Sunita Anne Abraham
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Date of Publication: 2011-01-10
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science, Personal Development
Related Topics: Education, Linguistics, Psychology, Writing
Goodreads rating: 3.9
(rated by 10 readers)

Description

If you've ever wondered why we need concepts like noun and verb or word and phrase when discussing language, this book is for you. Deliberately selective in its approach and assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, The Language of Language explores the nature of language and linguists' agreed-upon ways of talking about the object of their inquiry. Our focus is on modes of thinking rather than content knowledge. Our goal is to encourage informed thinking about (why) language matters, so that you can continue puzzling about language issues long after you've worked your way through this book and its companion website. Now in its third edition, at just over 300 pages and priced to make you want to own it, the book is packed with over 100 commented activities, examples of language play, and fun food for thought, designed to whet your appetite for linguistics and language studies. The companion workbook, Lang101 Workbook. Linguistics Exercises & Activities for Starters, offers an additional 460 commented exercises and activities, also designed for absolute beginners to the study of language.
 

Unlock the secrets of language with ease

If you've ever been curious about how language works and why we use certain linguistic concepts, "The Language of Language" is the perfect book for you. Written for absolute beginners, this book takes a deliberate and selective approach to introduce you to the nature of language and how linguists talk about it. With over 100 commented activities and examples of language play, this book will engage your mind and leave you wanting to explore linguistics and language studies further. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unravel the mysteries of language!

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.