Thinking About Language

Theories of English

AvSiobhan Chapman

Häftad, Engelska, 2006

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Beskrivning

This core textbook exposes students to the key theories, ideas and assumptions which underpin language study. Enlivened by a wealth of debates from across the field, it provides an accessible and engaging introduction to the history of linguistic theory and the variety of theoretical approaches to language study. Balancing theory with application, the first few chapters present an overview of the key issues in language theory, while later chapters focus on the application of language theory and serve as a starting point for readers to investigate various approaches for themselves.Written in response to the needs of teachers of English language undergraduates, this is an ideal volume for all students studying English language, whether as a single subject or as part of a more general degree programme.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2006-07-14
Mått:155 x 235 x 10 mm
Vikt:259 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Perspectives on the English Language
Antal sidor:184
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:9781403922038

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SIOBHAN CHAPMAN is Lecturer in English Language at the University of Liverpool, UK. Her publications include Accent in Context, Philosophy for Linguists, Paul Grice, Philosopher and Linguist and Key Thinkers in Linguistics and the Philosophy of Language.

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'The goal of this volume is to provide an introduction to a number of conceptual and philosophical issues surrounding the nature and study of language. The book is wonderfully clear and engaging, and deserves a place in every undergraduate curriculum.' - Geoffrey Poole, School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics, University of Newcastle, UK

Innehållsförteckning

Series PrefaceIntroductionPART 1: INTRODUCING LANGUAGE THEORYTheory in Language StudyLanguage is...PART II: APPLYING LANGUAGE THEORYHow Do Words Work?How Does Language Relate to the World?Is Language Like a Code?How is Language Related to Thought?How Does Context Affect Meaning?Is Language Logical?How Do Children Learn Language?A Final Thought: Do Other Animals have Language?BibliographyIndex.