American English: History, Structure, and Usage - Hardcover

Amberg, Julie S.; Vause, Deborah J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521852579 ISBN 13: 9780521852579

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2009

Synopsis

This lively introduction to the study of language explores American English and its place within contemporary society, highlighting the role of language in our daily lives. Beginning with a definition of language, the text unpacks the basic concepts used in linguistics, placing them in the context of real-life situations. Using examples from popular culture, the authors show how the study of language is relevant to students' experience. Teachers and students will appreciate the book's innovative structure, designed to build an understanding of how different aspects of language work together. A variety of exercises - individual, group, discussion, research - is provided to support every teaching style. Imaginatively organised and fun to use, American English is the ideal guide to language study for students taking the subject as a general education requirement, beginning undergraduates in linguistics, and future teachers of English.

About this title

Book Description

This lively introduction to the study of language explores American English and its place within contemporary society. Imaginatively organised and fun to use, it is the ideal guide to language study for students taking the subject as a general education requirement, beginning undergraduates in linguistics, and future teachers of English.

About the Author

Julie S. Amberg is Assistant Professor of English and Humanities at York College of Pennsylvania.

Deborah J. Vause is Assistant Professor of English and Humanities at York College of Pennsylvania.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0521852579
• ISBN 13: 9780521852579
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 244