Language and Linguistics

Language and Linguistics
Author: Robert Lawrence Trask
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 393
Release: 2007
Genre: Language and languages
ISBN: 0415413591

"The new edition of this A-Z guide explores the main concepts and terms used in the study of language and linguistics. Containing over 300 entries, thoroughly updated to reflect the latest developments in the field, this book includes entires in: cognitive linguistics; discourse analysis; phonology and phonetics; psycholinguistics; sociolinguistics; and syntax and semantics." "Beginning with brief definition, each entry is followed by a comprehensive explanation of the origin and usage of the term. The book is cross-referenced throughout and includes further reading for academics and students alike."--BOOK JACKET.

Key Concepts in Language and Linguistics

Key Concepts in Language and Linguistics
Author: Robert Lawrence Trask
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 277
Release: 1999
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0415157412

A comprehensive critical work, Key Concepts in Language and Linguistics is a highly readable A-Z guide to the main terms and concepts used in the study of language and linguistics.

Key Concepts in Language and Linguistics

Key Concepts in Language and Linguistics
Author: Geoffrey Finch
Publisher: Red Globe Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005-04-13
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 140393391X

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.

Key Concepts in Language and Linguistics

Key Concepts in Language and Linguistics
Author: R. L. Trask
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 276
Release: 1999
Genre: Linguistics
ISBN: 0415157420

A comprehensive critical work, Key Concepts in Language and Linguistics is a highly readable A-Z guide to the main terms and concepts used in the study of language and linguistics.

Language, Media and Culture

Language, Media and Culture
Author: Martin Montgomery
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2018-07-18
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1351018809

Language, Media and Culture: The Key Concepts is an authoritative and indispensable guide to the essential terminology of the overlapping fields of Language, Media and Culture. Designed to give students and researchers ‘tools for thinking with’ in addressing major issues of communicative change in the 21st century, the book covers over 500 concepts as well as containing an extensive bibliography to aid further study. Subjects covered include: Authenticity Truthiness Structures of feeling Turn-taking Transitivity Validity claims With cross referencing and further reading provided throughout, this book provides an inclusive map of the discipline, and is an essential reference work for students in communication, media, journalism and cultural studies, as well as for students of language and linguistics.

Language: The Basics

Language: The Basics
Author: R.L. Trask
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2003-09-02
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1134635982

What makes human language unique? Do women speak differently from men? Just what is the meaning of "meaning"? Language: The Basics provides a concise introduction to the study of language. Written in an engaging and entertaining style, it encourages the reader to think about the way language works. It features: * chapters on 'Language in Use', 'Attitudes to Language', 'Children and Language' and 'Language, Mind and Brain' * a section on sign language * a glossary of key terms * handy annotated guides to further reading. Providing an accessible overview of a fascinating subject, this is an essential book for all students and anyone who's ever been accused of splitting an infinitive.

Exploring Language and Linguistics

Exploring Language and Linguistics
Author: Natalie Braber
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 507
Release: 2015-09-03
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1107035465

Introduces the key concepts of linguistics and applies these concepts to real-world settings. Numerous learning features provide extensive student support.

An Introduction to Language and Linguistics

An Introduction to Language and Linguistics
Author: Ralph Fasold
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 481
Release: 2006-03-09
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0521847680

This accessible textbook offers balanced and uniformly excellent coverage of modern linguistics.

Psycholinguistics

Psycholinguistics
Author: John Field
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2004
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780415258906

Psycholinguistics is an authoritative, wide-ranging and up-to-date A to Z guide to this important field. Cross-referenced, with suggestions for further reading and a full index, this book is a highly accessible introduction to the main terms and concepts in psycholinguistics. Psycholinguistics offers over 170 entries covering the key areas: psychological processes first language acquisition the nature of language brain and language language disorders. This comprehensive guide is an essential resource for all students of English language, linguistics and psychology.