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Linguistics: An Introduction To Language And Communication, 6Th Edition,Used
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A New Edition A Popular Introductory Linguistics Text, Thoroughly Updated And Revised, With New Material And New Examples.This Popular Introductory Linguistics Text Is Unique For Its Integration Of Themes. Rather Than Treat Morphology, Phonetics, Phonology, Syntax, And Semantics As Completely Separate Fields, The Book Shows How They Interact. It Provides A Sound Introduction To Linguistic Methodology While Encouraging Students To Consider Why People Are Intrinsically Interested In Languagethe Ultimate Puzzle Of The Human Mind.The Text First Treats Such Structural And Interpretive Parts Of Language As Morphology, Phonology, Syntax, And Semantics, Then Takes A Cognitive Perspective And Covers Such Topics As Pragmatics, Psychology Of Language, Language Acquisition, And Language And The Brain. For This Sixth Edition, All Chapters Have Been Revised. New Material Includes Updated Examples, New Special Topics Sections, And New Discussions Of The Minimalist Program, Semantic Minimalism, Human Genetic Relationships And Historical Relationships Among Languages, Gricean Theories, Experimental Pragmatics, And Language Acquisition.The Organization Of The Book Gives Instructors Flexibility In Designing Their Courses. Chapters Have Numerous Subsections With Core Material Presented First And Additional Material Following As Special Topics. The Accompanying Workbook Supplements The Text With Exercises Drawn From A Variety Of Languages. The Goal Is To Teach Basic Conceptual Foundations Of Linguistics And The Methods Of Argumentation, Justification, And Hypothesis Testing Within The Field. By Presenting The Most Fundamental Linguistics Concepts In Detail, The Text Allows Students To Get A Feeling For How Real Work In Different Areas Of Linguistics Is Done.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Linguistics: An Introduction to Language and Communication, 6th edition'? A: The book focuses on the integration of various linguistic themes, treating morphology, phonetics, phonology, syntax, and semantics as interconnected fields rather than separate disciplines.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Linguistics: An Introduction to Language and Communication, 6th edition' is Adrian Akmajian.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains 630 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was the 6th edition of this book published? A: The 6th edition was published on January 1, 2010.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in linguistics? A: Yes, this book serves as a popular introductory text in linguistics, making it suitable for beginners.
- Q: Does this book include exercises or activities? A: Yes, the accompanying workbook supplements the text with exercises drawn from a variety of languages.
- Q: What topics does this book cover beyond basic linguistics? A: In addition to structural and interpretive aspects of language, the book covers topics such as pragmatics, psychology of language, language acquisition, and the brain.
- Q: Is the content of the book updated in this edition? A: Yes, all chapters have been revised for the 6th edition, with new material and updated examples included.
- Q: Can this book be used for advanced linguistics courses? A: Yes, the organization of the book allows instructors flexibility in designing courses, making it suitable for both introductory and advanced studies.