Linguistics An excellent - and highly accessible - introduction into the study of human language. Provides a clear and insightful look of the different ways that language has been defined, described, and explored, and guides readers towards further exploration of their own. By H G Widdowson - (OUP)   Order Now > Book     A Short History of Linguistics (4th Edition) Both readable and authoritative, this excellent introductionto linguistics provides a clear and up-to-date overview of all the major issues in the light of contemporary scholarly debate. It offers a comprehensive account of the history of linguistic thought from its European origins some 2500 years ago to the present day, and examines the independent development of linguistic science in China and Medieval Islam, and especially in India, which was to have a profound effect on European and American linguistics from the end of the eighteenth century. Essential reading for undergraduate and graduate students of linguistics alike. By R.H. Robins - (Longman)   Order Now > Book       Contemporary Linguistics A comprehensive, fully up-to-dateintroduction to linguistics which is suitable for first year through to final year as a main text for students taking degree courses in linguistics, English language and cognitive science and by MA students on TEFL courses. The book covers not only how language is structured, but also how it functions both socially and culturally, and how it is acquired and processed by speakers. It will prepare students to go on to more advanced work and, at the same time, will serve as a basic reference that students can continue to consult throughout their studies. Covers all the main areas of linguistics. By William O'Grady, Michael Dobrovolsky, Francis Katamba - (Longman)   Order Now > Book     Second Language Learning - Contrastive Analysis, Error Analysis, and Related Aspects An historical survey of second language research, plus a study of recent developments that broaden research perspectives. ESL/EFL teachers, teacher trainers, and students in linguistics will find this classic anthology a valuable learning tool. By Betty Wallace Robinett and Jacqueline Schachter, Editors - (University of Michigan Press)   Order Now > Book     A Grammar of Speech A thought-provoking study of English grammar in the spoken form. Previously, most grammars of English have relied heavily on the written language, thus excluding much normal spoken discourse. A Grammar of Speech offers an alternative view of the structure of spoken English based on naturally-occurring language data. It is of particular relevance to many areas related to linguistics, such as Artificial Intelligence, computational linguistics, and machine translation. By David Brazil - (OUP)   Order Now > Book     Linguistic Imperialism An important and ground-breaking study into the political background and impact of the spread of English. It explores the contemporary phenomenon of English as an international language, and sets out to analyse how and why the language has become so dominant. It looks at the spread of English historically, at the role it plays in Third World countries, and at the ideologies transmitted through the English language. Insightful and thought-provoking.. By Robert Phillipson - (OUP)   Order Now > Book     Back to Bookstore
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