Discovering Language: The Structure of Modern English (Perspectives on the English Language, 9) - Hardcover

Jeffries, Lesley

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9781403912619: Discovering Language: The Structure of Modern English (Perspectives on the English Language, 9)
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ISBN 10: 1403912610 ISBN 13: 9781403912619
Publisher: Red Globe Press, 2006

Synopsis

Ideal for those who are starting a degree in English language or linguistics, this textbook covers all the basic knowledge and tools of analysis students need for studying language. It introduces methods of English language description and enables readers to learn about the smallest units of language (sounds) and work through the subsequent levels (morphology and syntax) until the sentence is reached. The book also contains a chapter on basic lexical semantics. The final chapter in the book introduces readers to text structure, discourse and linguistic theory.

This book is core reading for students taking introductory modules as part of an English language or linguistics degree. It will act as a foundation for more advanced work further into the curriculum.

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About the Author

Professor Lesley Jeffries is Chair of English Language and Director of the Stylistics Research Centre at the University of Huddersfield, UK. She is also Chair of the Poetics and Linguistics Association (PALA) from 2007-10.

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Publisher
Red Globe Press
Publication date
2006
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1403912610
ISBN 13 
9781403912619
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
272
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