Introduction to English Syntax (Paperback)

Rolf Kreyer

ISBN 10: 3631559615 / ISBN 13: 9783631559611

Published by Peter Lang AG, Bern, 2010

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Paperback. This book provides an overview of basic syntactic categories, analytical methods and theoretical frameworks that are needed for a comprehensive and systematic description and analysis of the syntax of English as it is spoken and written today. It is therefore useful for students of the English language but also for teachers who are looking for an overview of traditional syntactic analysis. In addition, the book explores various related aspects, such as syntactic variation, the relation between syntax and semantics, and psycholinguistic approaches to syntax. One focus throughout is to introduce the reader to the art or science of syntactic argumentation. Almost all of the examples that are found in this book are drawn from language corpora each syntactic concept, therefore, is exemplified by authentic language data. Suitable for students of the English language and also for teachers who are looking for an overview of traditional syntactic analysis, this title provides an overview of basic syntactic categories, analytical methods and theoretical frameworks that are needed for a description and analysis of the syntax of English as it is spoken and written. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to English Syntax (Paperback)
• Publisher: Peter Lang AG, Bern
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3631559615
• ISBN 13: 9783631559611
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

This book provides an overview of basic syntactic categories, analytical methods and theoretical frameworks that are needed for a comprehensive and systematic description and analysis of the syntax of English as it is spoken and written today. It is therefore useful for students of the English language but also for teachers who are looking for an overview of traditional syntactic analysis. In addition, the book explores various related aspects, such as syntactic variation, the relation between syntax and semantics, and psycholinguistic approaches to syntax. One focus throughout is to introduce the reader to the ‘art’ or science of syntactic argumentation. Almost all of the examples that are found in this book are drawn from language corpora – each syntactic concept, therefore, is exemplified by authentic language data.

About the Author

The Author: Rolf Kreyer, born in 1973, studied English Language and Literature, Mathematics and Pedagogy in Bonn and Lampeter (Wales). He holds the Chair of English Linguistics at the University of Marburg (Germany). His main research interests are syntax, corpus linguistics, text linguistics and cognitive linguistics.