Studying the English Language
Robert J. Penhallurick(Author)
Palgrave Macmillan (Publisher)
Published on 9. September 2003
Book
Hardback
264 pages
978-0-333-72739-3 (ISBN)
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Description
How do dialects and accents affect our identity? Do men and women speak English differently? What do slips of the tongue reveal about language? How has English changed during its history? Studying the English Language answers these questions and many more, providing a thorough and critical introduction to a fascinating language and its diversity. Organised into fifteen thematic chapters, each of which can be read at one sitting, the book explains key issues and ideas in a simple jargon-free way with reference to linguistic theory and research, and to historical and cultural contexts. Rob Penhallurick's clear and lively guide introduces the reader to contemporary use of the English language, to its history and pre-history, and to language studies today. It is the ideal companion for all those new to the study of the language, and is essential reading for anyone with a general interest in the subject.
Reviews / Votes
'A very clear and useful introduction to a wide range of topics in English Language and Linguistics.' - Dr Siobhan Chapman, University of LiverpoolMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 223 mm
Width: 145 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
441 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-72739-3 (9780333727393)
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Robert J. Penhallurick
Studying the English Language
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09/2003
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Person
ROB PENHALLURICK is Head of English at the University of Wales, Swansea.
Content
List of Figures Acknowledgements Preface Space: The Diversity of English Time: The History and Pre-History of English Contact: The Case of Middle English Signs: The Semiotic View of Language Strange Orchestras: The Underlying Structure of Languages Myth: Language and Reality Sex: Language and Gender Tyranny: The Oppressiveness of Language and what to do about it Telling Stories: The Structure of Discourse in English What's in a Norm? The Nature of Standard English Language with Attitude: Dialect, Accent and Identity Fixing: Language Planning and Regulation Slippage: Slips of the Tongue and other Blunders Communication Breakdown: Modelling what happens when we Communicate The Nature of Language: Linguistic Theory and the Question of Origins Bibliography Index