Exploring Language Structure: A Student's Guide - Couverture souple

Payne, Thomas

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0521671507 ISBN 13 : 9780521671507

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2006

Synopsis

Designed for those beginning to study linguistics, this is a lively introduction to two key aspects of the structure of language: syntax (the structure of sentences) and morphology (the structure of words). It shows students in a step-by-step fashion how to analyze the syntax and morphology of any language, by clearly describing the basic methods and techniques, and providing almost 100 practical exercises based on data from a rich variety of the world's languages. Written in an engaging style and complete with a comprehensive glossary, Exploring Language Structure explains linguistic concepts by using clear analogies from everyday life. It introduces a range of essential topics in syntax and morphology, such as rules, categories, word classes, grammatical relations, multi-clause constructions and typology. Providing a solid foundation in morphology and syntax, this is the perfect introductory text for beginning students, and will fully prepare them for more advanced courses in linguistic analysis.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Thomas E. Payne is Research Associate in the Department of Linguistics, University of Oregon, and International Linguistics Consultant at SIL International.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0521671507
• ISBN 13: 9780521671507
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 390
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible