English Grammar: The Basics
1st Edition
Published on 25. May 2021
226 pages
978-1-000-39213-5 (ISBN)
Description
English Grammar: The Basics offers a clear, non-jargonistic introduction to English grammar and its place in society. Rather than taking a prescriptive approach, this book helps the reader become aware of the social implications of choices they make to use standard or non-standard (regional/dialect) forms.
Readers will consider:
* what grammar is and how it fits into the structure of language;
* how grammar functions in the school curriculum, the press, broadcasting and social media, as well as how these outlets reflect and reinforce our attitudes towards grammar;
* differences between speech and writing, as well as between formality and informality;
* major different approaches to theorising and describing grammar from important grammarians, including Noam Chomsky and Michael Halliday.
Featuring a glossary of key terms and practical tips and insights from the author's 50+ years of language teaching experience around the world, this book is for anyone who has ever found themselves questioning the 'rules' of the English language.
Readers will consider:
* what grammar is and how it fits into the structure of language;
* how grammar functions in the school curriculum, the press, broadcasting and social media, as well as how these outlets reflect and reinforce our attitudes towards grammar;
* differences between speech and writing, as well as between formality and informality;
* major different approaches to theorising and describing grammar from important grammarians, including Noam Chomsky and Michael Halliday.
Featuring a glossary of key terms and practical tips and insights from the author's 50+ years of language teaching experience around the world, this book is for anyone who has ever found themselves questioning the 'rules' of the English language.
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Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
College/higher education
Illustrations
27 Tables, black and white; 11 Line drawings, black and white; 11 Halftones, black and white; 22 Illustrations, black and white
ISBN-13
978-1-000-39213-5 (9781000392135)
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Person
Michael McCarthy is Emeritus Professor of Applied Linguistics, University of Nottingham, and Adjunct Professor of Applied Linguistics, University of Limerick. He has (co-)authored and edited 54 books and is co-founder (with Ronald Carter) of the CANCODE spoken English corpus. He has lectured in 46 countries and has been involved in language teaching and applied linguistics for 55 years.
Content
1 Everyone knows what grammar is ... don't they?
2 From words to sentences
3 The Grammar Toolbox
4 The Grammar Toolbox Continued
5 Theories and thinkers
6 Word of mouth: Grammar in action
7 Grammar policy, grammar politics and grammar police
8 Grammar in the public eye
Glossary of grammar terms
References
Index
2 From words to sentences
3 The Grammar Toolbox
4 The Grammar Toolbox Continued
5 Theories and thinkers
6 Word of mouth: Grammar in action
7 Grammar policy, grammar politics and grammar police
8 Grammar in the public eye
Glossary of grammar terms
References
Index
