What Is This Thing Called Language? - Couverture souple

Nunan, David

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0230291376 ISBN 13 : 9780230291379

Editeur : Red Globe Press, 2012

Synopsis

Written by eminent linguist David Nunan, this concise text immerses readers in the complex, curious and continually evolving phenomenon that is at the centre of everything we do: language. It can be fascinating, puzzling and entertaining - and sometimes all of these at the same time. Featuring entertaining anecdotes and interesting examples throughout, this book introduces readers to the foundations of language, namely its sounds, words and grammar, before illustrating how language is used in different ways in a variety of contexts. Fully updated and revised for the second edition, it covers a wide range of topics, including language variation and culture, second language acquisition and bilingualism.

Students, teachers and non-specialists alike will enjoy this engaging and 'un-put-down-able' introduction to language and linguistics. Assuming no prior knowledge of applied or theoretical linguistics, it will appeal to anyone with an interest in language.

New to this Edition:
- Illustrated with examples taken from a range of different languages
- New content on language and culture, language variation, second language acquisition, bilingualism and the impact of globalization on language use

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

DAVID NUNAN is Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Graduate School of Education, Anaheim University, USA, and Emeritus Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Hong Kong.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Red Globe Press
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0230291376
• ISBN 13: 9780230291379
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 254
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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