
History of English
Jonathan Culpeper(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Published on 4. August 2015
Book
Hardback
150 pages
978-1-138-89174-6 (ISBN)
Description
Routledge Language Workbooks provide absolute beginners with practical introductions to core areas of language study. Books in the series provide comprehensive coverage of the area as well as a basis for further investigation. Each Language Workbook guides the reader through the subject using 'hands-on' language analysis, equipping them with the basic analytical skills needed to handle a wide range of data. Written in a clear and simple style, with all technical concepts fully explained, Language Workbooks can be used for independent study or as part of a taught class.
History of English:
* examines the history of the English language in order to explain the English that is used today
* introduces key linguistic concepts
* provides 'discussion points' to generate debate
* encourages readers to think critically about the subject
* 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
Revised throughout, this updated edition integrates the latest research on the history of English, including an additional chapter on English letters and punctuation, and an updated bibliography. History of English, 3rd edition provides an essential introduction and workbook for students coming to this subject for the first time.
History of English:
* examines the history of the English language in order to explain the English that is used today
* introduces key linguistic concepts
* provides 'discussion points' to generate debate
* encourages readers to think critically about the subject
* 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
Revised throughout, this updated edition integrates the latest research on the history of English, including an additional chapter on English letters and punctuation, and an updated bibliography. History of English, 3rd edition provides an essential introduction and workbook for students coming to this subject for the first time.
Reviews / Votes
History of English continues to be a great resource for students and teachers alike. This third edition provides even more ideas for discussion and further study, and the new chapter on letters and punctuation adds another valuable dimension. If any workbook can make this slightly daunting subject accessible, this one certainly can.Kim Ballard, formerly Chief Examiner for A level English Language and Head of English at Esher College, UK.
This course book is a great introduction to the field and an invaluable resource for both students and teachers. Written in a clear and accessible style, it stimulates discussion and encourages students to carry out empirical research.
Anita Auer, University of Lausanne, Switzerland
More details
Series
Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
6 s/w Zeichnungen, 4 s/w Tabellen
4 Tables, black and white; 6 Line drawings, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 174 mm
Weight
460 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-89174-6 (9781138891746)
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History of English
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08/2015
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Jonathan Culpeper
History of English
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07/2005
2nd Edition
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Person
Jonathan Culpeper is a professor in the Department of Linguistics and English Language at Lancaster University.
Content
Acknowledgements
Using this book
1 The birth of English: clues in placenames
2 Investigating change in English
3 Marks on the page: letters and punctuation
4 Spellings and speech sounds
5 Borrowing words
6 New words from old
7 Changing meanings
8 Grammar I: nouns and inflections
9 Grammar II: verbs, inflections and word-order
10 Dialects in England
11 Standardisation
12 World Englishes
Appendix
Index
Using this book
1 The birth of English: clues in placenames
2 Investigating change in English
3 Marks on the page: letters and punctuation
4 Spellings and speech sounds
5 Borrowing words
6 New words from old
7 Changing meanings
8 Grammar I: nouns and inflections
9 Grammar II: verbs, inflections and word-order
10 Dialects in England
11 Standardisation
12 World Englishes
Appendix
Index