Linguistics is a comprehensive crosslinguistic introductionto the study of language, and is ideal for students withno background in linguistics.
* A comprehensive introduction to the study of language, setapart by its inclusion of cross-linguistic data from over 80different spoken and signed languages
* Explores how language works by examining discourse,sentence-structure, meaning, words, and sounds
* Introduces psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic issues,including language acquisition, neurolinguistics, languagevariation, language change, language contact, andmultilingualism
* Written in a problem-oriented style to engage readers, and isideal for those new to the subject
* Incorporates numerous student-friendly features throughout,including extensive exercises, summaries, assignments, andsuggestions for further reading
* Based on the bestselling Dutch edition of this work, theEnglish edition has been revised and expanded to offer anup-to-date and engaging survey of linguistics for students new tothe field
Anne E. Baker
Angewandte Linguistik Applied Linguistics Language Acquisition & Development Linguistics Linguistik Psychologie Psychology Spracherwerb, Entwicklung der Sprachfähigkeit Sprachwissenschaften
"Linguistics. The Basics offers a brilliant classroomand self-study introduction to all aspects of the discipline,examining the structure of language, the processes of perceptionand production by individuals, and the social dynamics of thelanguage community." - Johan van der Auwera,University of Antwerp
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