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"Contemporary Linguisticsis a reader- and instructor-friendly book. It is well paced and clearly written, and each chapter ends with a concise summary of the material, up-to-date recommendations for further reading and an extensive set of exercises. The individual chapters are nicely linked, allowing the reader to integrate information that is presented in different contexts and parts of the book.
An excellent primary textbook for beginning linguistics undergraduates; it will also be a useful reference work for more advanced students... Accessible and informative, with tried and tested sequencing of material."
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Contemporary Linguistics can be used from first year through to final year as a main text for students taking degree courses in linguistics, English language and cognitive science and by MA students on TEFL courses. It is also highly suitable for students taking language options in media and cultural studies, modern language, psychology and philosophy, as well as for speech therapy courses.
Contemporary Linguistics : An introduction is a comprehensive, fully up-to-date introduction to linguistics. The book covers not only how language is structured, but also how it functions both socially and culturally, and how it is acquired and processed by speakers. It will prepare students to go on to more advanced work and, at the same time, will serve as a basic reference that students can continue to consult throughout their studies.
The text explores all the core areas of linguistics as well as numerous interdisciplinary and related areas.
Contemporary Linguistics : An introduction is a comprehensive, fully up-to-date introduction to linguistics. The book covers not only how language is structured, but also how it functions both socially and culturally, and how it is acquired and processed by speakers. It will prepare students to go on to more advanced work and, at the same time, will serve as a basic reference that students can continue to consult throughout their studies.
The text explores all the core areas of linguistics as well as numerous interdisciplinary and related areas.
- Core topics covered include phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, the genetic and typological classification of the languages of the world, and historical linguistics.
- Interdisciplinary areas discussed include language and the brain, psycholinguistics - the study of language processing, first and second language acquisition, language in social contexts and the fast-growing area of computational linguistics.
- Related areas explored include writing systems and animal communication.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Ultimate bible book when starting an undergraduate degree in Linguistics or English Language, this book will become one of the few books students will carry round all the time. The book covers all main and classical areas of linguistics, such as phonology, morphology, or syntax and offers a good introduction to all disciplines.
However, this book is worth buying second-hand only, because it won't be of any good use for final year students or further. Many students have bought a new copy in their first year, only realising they were selling it in the 2nd.
Good book, but short life span.
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it took a little bit long time to get it, but the book is great~~i like it evry much. the comtempprary linguistics written by William is the basic one we need to read
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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this book is the first year linguistics student's Bible, i'm now on my second year of study in this fascinating and yet completely baffling subject and have found this book one of my most valuable resources.
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I find this book really useful. Its not difficult to understand so it is suitable also for complete beginners in linguistics. Read more
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The book is marvelous. Gives me a great base understanding of all areas of linguistics. Read more
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