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Beschreibung
This core textbook exposes students to the key theories, ideas and assumptions which underpin language study. Enlivened by a wealth of debates from across the field, it provides an accessible and engaging introduction to the history of linguistic theory and the variety of theoretical approaches to language study. Balancing theory with application, the first few chapters present an overview of the key issues in language theory, while later chapters focus on the application of language theory and serve as a starting point for readers to investigate various approaches for themselves.
Written in response to the needs of teachers of English language undergraduates, this is an ideal volume for all students studying English language, whether as a single subject or as part of a more general degree programme.
This core textbook exposes students to the key theories, ideas and assumptions which underpin language study. Enlivened by a wealth of debates from across the field, it provides an accessible and engaging introduction to the history of linguistic theory and the variety of theoretical approaches to language study. Balancing theory with application, the first few chapters present an overview of the key issues in language theory, while later chapters focus on the application of language theory and serve as a starting point for readers to investigate various approaches for themselves.
Written in response to the needs of teachers of English language undergraduates, this is an ideal volume for all students studying English language, whether as a single subject or as part of a more general degree programme.
Über den Autor
Siobhan Chapman
Zusammenfassung
Explains difficult philosophical concepts in a clear and userfriendly way; no other books on linguistic theory do this
Encourages students to begin thinking about ways of seeing language and shows them where to go next
Provides a good balance between theory and application
Inhaltsverzeichnis

Series Preface
Introduction
PART 1: INTRODUCING LANGUAGE THEORY
Theory in Language Study
Language is...
PART II: APPLYING LANGUAGE THEORY
How Do Words Work?
How Does Language Relate to the World?
Is Language Like a Code?
How is Language Related to Thought?
How Does Context Affect Meaning?
Is Language Logical?
How Do Children Learn Language?
A Final Thought: Do Other Animals have Language?
Bibliography
Index.

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2006
Genre: Importe
Rubrik: Sprachwissenschaft
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9781403922038
ISBN-10: 1403922039
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Chapman, Siobhan
Hersteller: Bloomsbury 3PL
Macmillan Education
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Maße: 229 x 152 x 10 mm
Von/Mit: Siobhan Chapman
Erscheinungsdatum: 14.07.2006
Gewicht: 0,279 kg
Artikel-ID: 133610760