Language Change
1st Edition
Published on 12. February 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
118 pages
978-0-415-32056-6 (ISBN)
Description
The Intertext series has been specifically designed to meet the needs of contemporary English Language Studies. Working with Texts: A Core Introduction to Language Analysis (second edition 2001) is the foundation text, which is complemented by a range of 'satellite titles. These provide students with hands-on practical experience of textual analysis through special topics, and can be used individually or in conjunction with Working with Texts.
Language Change:
examines the way external factors have influenced and are influencing language change, focusing on how changing social contexts are reflected in language use
explores the attitudes, values and assumptions that shape the way we use language
looks at how language change operates within different genres, such as problem pages, sports reports and recipes
provides lively examples from everyday communication, including letters, emails, postcards and text messages
includes a unit on how new words are formed and features a full glossary.
Language Change:
examines the way external factors have influenced and are influencing language change, focusing on how changing social contexts are reflected in language use
explores the attitudes, values and assumptions that shape the way we use language
looks at how language change operates within different genres, such as problem pages, sports reports and recipes
provides lively examples from everyday communication, including letters, emails, postcards and text messages
includes a unit on how new words are formed and features a full glossary.
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'The result is a very satisfying textbook for the level of intended use.' - Linguist ListMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Interest Age: From 17 to 18 years
Illustrations
8 s/w Abbildungen
8 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
236 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-32056-6 (9780415320566)
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Person
Adrian Beard teaches at the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, is an experienced author and is chief examiner for English at A Level.
Content
Acknowledgements, Unit one: Context and language change, Unit two: Genre and change, Unit three: Interpersonal communication genres and change, Unit four: Visual representation and change, Unit five: Attitudes to language change, Unit six: Internal aspects of change, Answers and commentaries, References, Index of terms