History of English
1st Edition
Published on 3. July 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
114 pages
978-0-415-14591-6 (ISBN)
Description
History of English: * covers the development of the English language from the 5th century to the present day
* contains a `mini-corpus' of texts, used for exercises and to illustrate points raised in the commentary
* introduces key linguistic concepts
* provides `discussion points' to generate debate
* involves readers in collecting and analysing their own data
* contains a `mini-corpus' of texts, used for exercises and to illustrate points raised in the commentary
* introduces key linguistic concepts
* provides `discussion points' to generate debate
* involves readers in collecting and analysing their own data
Reviews / Votes
'[...] a very good and practical book. It assumes no prior knowledge of either the history of English, or of linguistic thinking, but after working through its 100-odd pages the diligent student would have a sound grasp of both.' - Professor Malcolm Benson, Language AwarenessMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Undergraduate
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 174 mm
Weight
227 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-14591-6 (9780415145916)
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