Beginning Linguistics by Laurie Bauer

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Beginning Linguistics by Laurie Bauer

This introduction to linguistics for the absolute beginner focuses on the core topics of phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics. Theoretically-neutral, each essential topic is covered in depth and the author's engaging style encourages interaction from students by using regular short questions to check comprehension.
'This is an accessible, contemporary text for Linguistics and English Language studentsIt contains examples from a wide range of languages, with ample, engaging exercises to reinforce the major topics and a wealth of suggested readings to take students beyond the basics.' - Kristine Hildebrandt, Assistant Professor of English Language and Literature, Southern Illinois University, USA. 'This engaging and accessible textbook gives a solid introduction to linguistics by drawing on data from a wide range of languages. It teaches linguistics at the same time as it teaches how to do linguistics and it will be extremely useful for my classes.' - Gisela Hakansson, Professor of Linguistics, Lund University, Sweden
LAURIE BAUER Professor in the School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. His publications include Introducing Linguistic Morphology (second edition, 2003) Introduction to International Varieties of English, (2002) Language Matters (with Janet Holmes and Paul Warren, Palgrave 2006) and The Linguistic Student's Handbook (2007).
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ISBN 13 9780230231702
ISBN 10 0230231705
Title Beginning Linguistics
Author Laurie Bauer
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2012-05-11
Number of pages 352
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