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Exploring Language Structure: A Student's Guide - Softcover

Payne, Thomas

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9780521671507: Exploring Language Structure: A Student's Guide
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ISBN 10: 0521671507 ISBN 13: 9780521671507
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2006

Synopsis

Designed for those beginning to study linguistics, this is a lively introduction to two key aspects of the structure of language: syntax (the structure of sentences) and morphology (the structure of words). It shows students in a step-by-step fashion how to analyze the syntax and morphology of any language, by clearly describing the basic methods and techniques, and providing almost 100 practical exercises based on data from a rich variety of the world's languages. Written in an engaging style and complete with a comprehensive glossary, Exploring Language Structure explains linguistic concepts by using clear analogies from everyday life. It introduces a range of essential topics in syntax and morphology, such as rules, categories, word classes, grammatical relations, multi-clause constructions and typology. Providing a solid foundation in morphology and syntax, this is the perfect introductory text for beginning students, and will fully prepare them for more advanced courses in linguistic analysis.

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About the Author

Thomas E. Payne is Research Associate in the Department of Linguistics, University of Oregon, and International Linguistics Consultant at SIL International.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
2006
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521671507
ISBN 13 
9780521671507
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
390
Rating
  • 3.87 out of 5 stars
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