基本説明
Theoretically-neutral, each essential topic is covered in depth and the author's engaging style encourages interaction from students by using regular short questions to check comprehension.
Full Description
In this core textbook, Laurie Bauer's engaging style brings linguistics to life and introduces readers to the fundamentals of the subject. Each essential area of linguistics is dealt with in turn, thereby providing readers with a clear and comprehensive overview of all the core topics, including semantics, syntax, phonology and pragmatics.
Alongside definitions of key terms and explanations of how various issues slot together, this text also empowers readers by teaching them how to apply their knowledge to new data. Richly illustrated with examples from multiple languages and packed with interactive activities, this user-friendly book helps readers to master the basics and sets them up for further study in the field.
This is an invaluable resource for those studying linguistics for the very first time. Equally, it provides a firm reference point for those with more experience in the field.
Contents
Acknowledgements
Symbols and Abbreviations
The Chart of the International Phonetic Association
Introduction
Semantics
Phonetics
Phonology
Morphology
Syntax
Pragmatics
Conclusion
Appendix A: Glossary
Appendix B: Languages Mentioned
Appendix C: Answers to Questions
Appendix D: Questions for Discussion and Assignments
References
Index.
