Thinking About Language
Theories of English
Published on 14. July 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
184 pages
978-1-4039-2203-8 (ISBN)
Description
Thinking About Language considers the ideas underpinning language study, introducing past and current debates on the way that human language works. The book offers a balance between theory and application and provides an accessible introduction to the history of linguistic theory and the variety of theoretical approaches to language study.
Reviews / Votes
'The goal of this volume is to provide an introduction to a number of conceptual and philosophical issues surrounding the nature and study of language. The book is wonderfully clear and engaging, and deserves a place in every undergraduate curriculum.' - Geoffrey Poole, School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics, University of Newcastle, UKMore details
Series
Edition
2006
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
279 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4039-2203-8 (9781403922038)
DOI
10.1007/978-0-230-21003-5
Schweitzer Classification
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Person
SIOBHAN CHAPMAN is Lecturer in English Language at the University of Liverpool, UK. Her publications include Accent in Context, Philosophy for Linguists, Paul Grice, Philosopher and Linguist and Key Thinkers in Linguistics and the Philosophy of Language.
Content
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.