The Study of Language

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Linguistics
Cover of the book The Study of Language by George Yule, Cambridge University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: George Yule ISBN: 9781139862240
Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication: March 10, 2014
Imprint: Cambridge University Press Language: English
Author: George Yule
ISBN: 9781139862240
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication: March 10, 2014
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Language: English

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 – from how children learn language to why men and women speak differently, through all the key elements of language. This fifth edition has been revised and updated with new figures and tables, additional topics, and numerous new examples using languages from across the world. To increase student engagement and to foster problem-solving and critical thinking skills, the book includes thirty new tasks. An expanded and revised online study guide provides students with further resources, including answers and tutorials for all tasks, while encouraging lively and proactive learning. This is the most fundamental and easy-to-use introduction to the study of language.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

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 – from how children learn language to why men and women speak differently, through all the key elements of language. This fifth edition has been revised and updated with new figures and tables, additional topics, and numerous new examples using languages from across the world. To increase student engagement and to foster problem-solving and critical thinking skills, the book includes thirty new tasks. An expanded and revised online study guide provides students with further resources, including answers and tutorials for all tasks, while encouraging lively and proactive learning. This is the most fundamental and easy-to-use introduction to the study of language.

More books from Cambridge University Press

Cover of the book Affective Communities in World Politics by George Yule
Cover of the book The Structure of Spoken Language by George Yule
Cover of the book An Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge by George Yule
Cover of the book Plague and Empire in the Early Modern Mediterranean World by George Yule
Cover of the book The Annals of Tacitus: Book 4 by George Yule
Cover of the book Women with Epilepsy by George Yule
Cover of the book The Cambridge Companion to American Realism and Naturalism by George Yule
Cover of the book Governing Climate Change by George Yule
Cover of the book The Cambridge History of African American Literature by George Yule
Cover of the book Making Migration Law by George Yule
Cover of the book Theory of Reflectance and Emittance Spectroscopy by George Yule
Cover of the book Quantum Theory from First Principles by George Yule
Cover of the book The Quiet Power of Indicators by George Yule
Cover of the book Travel and Drama in Early Modern England by George Yule
Cover of the book Claudian and the Roman Epic Tradition by George Yule
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy