The study of language / George Yule.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Yule, George, 1947- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Language and languages.

Linguistics.

Physical Description:

xii, 390 pages : illustrations (color) ; 25 cm

Edition:

Eighth edition.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2023.

Summary:

"This bestselling textbook provides an engaging and user-friendly introduction to the study of language. Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, Yule presents information in bite-sized sections, clearly explaining the major concepts in linguistics through all the key elements of language. This eighth edition has been revised and updated throughout, with major changes in the chapters of origins, phonetics, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, discourse analysis, first and second language acquisition, and culture. There are 40 new study questions and over 60 new and updated additions to the Further Readings. To increase student engagement and to foster problem-solving and critical thinking skills, the book includes over 20 new tasks. An expanded and revised website provides students with further resources, including a substantial study guide. This is the most fundamental and easy-to-use introduction to the study of language"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

The origins of language

Animals and human language

The sounds of language

The sound patterns of language

Word formation

Morphology

Grammar

Syntax

Semantics

Pragmatics

Discourse analysis

Language and the brain

First language acquisition

Second language acquisition

Gestures and sign languages

Written language

Language history and change

Regional variation in language

Social variation in language

Language and culture.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Yule, George, 1947- Study of language.

ISBN:

9781009233415

1009233416

9781009233408

1009233408

OCLC:

1334563793

Publisher Number:

99993835743