Geoffrey Finch – författare

The study of language has evolved dramatically over the last thirty years. We know more about language use and development than ever before. But many of these new ideas can challenge our notions of identity and our sense of uniqueness. Word of Mouth introduces these ideas and explores the power of words to shape and influence our lives. The book starts with a discussion of the evolution of language and then goes on to examine major areas in the field of language study: communication, media, social function, grammatical structure and psychology. Each chapter begins by considering our everyday encounter with language and then develops a view of the subject which fits with our experience as inhabitants of the 21st century. This fully revised and updated edition contains new material throughout, including more discussion of the possible origins of language, the impact of digital media and the study of politeness. With a fresh, engaging and jargon-free approach to the subject, the book is an enjoyable and intellectually exciting exploration of language.This new edition of Word of Mouth is the ideal introductory guide to language for both general readers and students.

If you are new to linguistics as a subject and beginning a course at undergraduate or sixth-form level, How to Study Linguistics is the ideal introduction and companion to your studies. - Covers all the core areas of linguistic study, with chapters discussing strategies for studying phonology, syntax and semantics.- Explores other branches of linguistics such as sociolinguistics, stylistics, and psycholinguistics.- Includes a chapter on writing linguistics essays and a detailed glossary to aid learning and revision.- Second edition includes new material designed to help the more advanced reader.How to Study Linguistics is both a guide to current ideas about linguistics and a refreshingly practical text book. It will not only develop your skills as a language student, but will also make an often complex and daunting subject easy to understand, and a pleasure to study.

An invaluable glossary of significant language and linguistic terms and concepts designed for students of English Language and Linguistics. The book also provides a very useful overview of the subject as well as covering principal figures in linguistic criticism and their contribution to the subject. Organized into the core subject areas of language and linguistics, it enables the reader to contextualize each particular definition and gain a wider understanding of each topic. This edition has been updated to include more extensive coverage, particularly of language terms.

Interested in discovering how language works? Daunted by the prospect of studying linguistics at university? The English Language and Linguistics Companion is a tool-kit for the novice linguist. Integrating study skills with substantive coverage, it offers an innovative approach to the study of English language and linguistics, helping students see how their chosen discipline 'fits together'.A one-stop resource, this practical and highly accessible guide:- Provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary approaches to the study of language and outlines the contribution of significant scholars to the development of the field.- Introduces the core topics and concepts of linguistics and the study of language and summarizes key issues in applied linguistics. - Defines and illustrates the key terms and concepts in the discipline of linguistics.- Offers practical advice on the skills required when studying linguistics and suggests a range of possible career pathways.- Illustrates approaches to linguistic research and recommends resources for linguistic inquiry and the study of language. Packed full of information and guidance, this is an essential resource for prospective linguistics students and anyone with an interest in the study of language.