Aitchisons Linguistics

Download or read book Linguistics written by Jean Aitchison and published by Teach Yourself. This book was released on 1992 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a straightforward introduction to linguistics for those approaching this fascinating and fast-expanding field of study for the first time.

Download or read book Linguistics written by H. G. Widdowson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1996-06-06 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an introduction to linguistics, the study of human language. The author provides a succinct but lucid outline of the ways in which language has been defined, described, and explored, and guides readers towards further exploration of their own.

Download or read book New Media Language written by Jean Aitchison and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Investigating how changes to the world's media have affected, and been affected by, language this book explores a wide range of topics looking at the important and wide-ranging implications of these changes on the world - and our world-view.

Download or read book The Articulate Mammal written by Jean Aitchison and published by Routledge. This book was released on 1989-01-01 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Articulate Mammal written by Jean Aitchison and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A classic that did much to establish the field of psycholinguistics Regularly updated over the years and remains unrivalled Jean Aitchison's name and profile will help sell this Routledge Classics edition Includes a new foreword by the author for the RC edition

Download or read book Language Change written by Jean Aitchison and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a lucid and up-to-date overview of language change. It discusses where our evidence about language change comes from, how and why changes happen, and how languages begin and end. It considers both changes which occurred long ago, and those currently in progress. It does this within the framework of one central question - is language change a symptom of progress or decay? It concludes that language is neither progressing nor decaying, but that an understanding of the factors surrounding change is essential for anyone concerned about language alteration. For this substantially revised third edition, Jean Aitchison has included two new chapters on change of meaning and grammaticalization. Sections on new methods of reconstruction and ongoing chain shifts in Britain and America have also been added as well as over 150 new references. The work remains non-technical in style and accessible to readers with no previous knowledge of linguistics.

Download or read book Aitchison's Linguistics written by Jean Aitchison and published by Teach Yourself. This book was released on 2010-07-30 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic book is a straightforward introduction to linguistics which attempts to answer two fundamental questions: 'What is language?' and 'How does language work?' It outlines the scope of linguistics, explaining basic concepts and essential terminology with examples drawn mainly from English. Sound patterning, syntax and meaning - the inner core of linguistics - are discussed simply and clearly, as are the rapidly growing areas of pragmatics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics and stylistics. You will find this contemporary, easy-to-read book essential to broadening your understanding of the subtleties and power of language. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of linguistics. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.