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This text is for advanced undergraduate and graduate students interested in contemporary English, especially those whose primary area of interest is English as a second language, primary or secondaryschool education, English stylistics, theoretical and applied linguistics, or speech pathology. The emphasis is on empirical facts of English rather than any particular theory of linguistics; the text does not assume any background in language or linguistics. In this newly revised edition numerous example sentences are taken from the Corpus of Contemporary American English. A full glossary of key terms, an additional chapter on pedagogy and new sections on cognitive semantics and politeness have been added. Other changes include: completely updated print references; web links to sites of special interest and relevance; and a revised, readerfriendly layout. A companion website that includes a complete workbook with selftesting exercises and a comprehensive list of web links accompanies the book. The website can be found at the following address: https://doi.org/10.1075/z.156.workbook.Students completing the text and workbook will acquire: a knowledge of the sound system of contemporary English; an understanding of the formation of English words; a comprehension of the structure of both simple and complex sentence in English; a recognition of complexities in the expression of meaning; an understanding of the context and function of use upon the structure of the language; and an appreciation of the importance of linguistic knowledge to the teaching of English to first and secondlanguage learners.Laurel J. Brinton is Professor of English Language at the University of British Columbia.Donna M. Brinton is Senior Lecturer in TESOL at the University of Southern California's Rossier School of Education.The Linguistic Structure of Modern English is a revised edition of The Structure of Modern English by Laurel J. Brinton (2000).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Linguistic Structure of Modern English'? A: The book emphasizes empirical facts of contemporary English, making it ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students interested in English as a second language, education, linguistics, and speech pathology.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Laurel J. Brinton, a Professor of English Language at the University of British Columbia, and Donna M. Brinton, a Senior Lecturer in TESOL at the University of Southern California's Rossier School of Education.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in linguistics? A: No, this text is designed for advanced students and does not assume any background in language or linguistics.
- Q: What new features are included in the revised edition? A: The revised edition includes new example sentences from the Corpus of Contemporary American English, a full glossary of key terms, an additional chapter on pedagogy, sections on cognitive semantics and politeness, updated print references, and a reader-friendly layout.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 446 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This revised edition was published on July 29, 2010.
- Q: What can students expect to learn from this book? A: Students will acquire knowledge of the sound system of contemporary English, understand word formation, comprehend sentence structure, recognize complexities in meaning, and appreciate the importance of linguistic knowledge in teaching English.
- Q: Is there an accompanying website for this book? A: Yes, the companion website includes a complete workbook with self-testing exercises and a comprehensive list of web links, accessible at https://doi.org/10.1075/z.156.workbook.
- Q: What condition is this book in? A: The item condition is listed as 'New'.