A Concise Introduction to Linguistics

5. New Auflage 2018
ISBN: 978-0-415-78651-5
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 414 Seiten, Format (B × H): 286 mm x 227 mm, Gewicht: 1384 g

Now in its fifth edition, A Concise Introduction to Linguistics provides students with a detailed introduction to the core concepts of language as it relates to culture. The textbook includes a focus on linguistic anthropology, unpacking the main contributions of linguistics to the study of human communication and culture. Aimed at the general education student, the textbook also provides anthropology, linguistics, and English majors with the resources needed to pursue advanced courses in this area.

Written in an accessible manner that does not assume previous knowledge of linguistics, this new edition contains expanded discussions on linguistic anthropology, sociolinguistics (including a section on gender and language), and pragmatics. The textbook incorporates a robust set of pedagogical features including marginal definitions, a substantial glossary, chapter summaries, and learning exercises. Brand new to this edition are suggested reading lists at the end of every chapter, and recommended websites and apps to further aid students in their study.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Rowe, Bruce M. (Pierce College, USA)

Rowe, Bruce M.

Levine, Diane P. (Pierce College, USA)

Levine, Diane P.

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Sprachwissenschaft Soziolinguistik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface 1. Introduction: The Nature of Communication 2. Phonetics: The Sounds Used in Languages 3. Phonology: The Sound Patterns Used in Languages 4. Morphology: Words and How they are Formed 5. Syntax: The Larger Patterns of Language 6. Semantics: The Study of Meaning 7. Pragmatics: How Language is Used and The Effect of Context on Meaning 8. Sociolinguistics: Language and Society 9. Linguistic Anthropology: Language and Culture 10. Language Acquisition 11. Sign Language 12. Writing Systems 13. Nonverbal Communication 14. Historical Linguistics Appendices Glossary Index

Über Autor(innen)

Bruce M. Rowe is a professor emeritus of anthropology at Los Angeles Pierce College, USA, where he has taught since 1970.

Diane P. Levine is a professor emerita of anthropology at Los Angeles Pierce College, USA, where she has taught cultural and physical anthropology, as well as linguistics.