The Intonation Systems of English - Couverture souple

Tench, Paul

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0304336912 ISBN 13 : 9780304336913

Editeur : Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd., 1996

Synopsis

This book provides an introduction to the current state of functional linguistic studies in the intonation of English (i.e. standard, educated, British English). It is aimed at both undergraduate and postgraduate students whose main aim is to acquire a descriptive framework of the English language and thus the book parallels corresponding books in phonology, syntax, lexis, discourse, etc. The book follows a sequence of topics that has been successfully presented in a programme of lectures and incorporates student exercises which have been classroom trialled. Intonation has traditionally not received the same degree of attention that has been accorded to the study of consonants, vowels, rhythm and word stress. During the last two decades, however, linguistists have been turning to intonation in a much more systematic fashion as a result of interest in discourse studies. As a result, much more is now known. The main objective of this book is to convince the reader that the forms and meanings of English intonation can be described with much precision, despite the common opinion that intonation is highly subjective.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Tench provides an introduction to the current state of functional linguistics studies in the intonation of English. Intended not only for students of linguistics and English language, the book also contains information ideal for consideration by language teachers, speech therapists, drama students and other professions that rely heavily upon the spoken word.

Biographie de l'auteur

Paul Tench is an Associate Researcher at the Cardiff School of English, Communication and Philosophy, Cardiff University.'

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
• Date d'édition: 1996
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0304336912
• ISBN 13: 9780304336913
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 160
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible