Linguistics is important. An understanding of linguistic
principles is as essential to the layperson as it is to the
language scholar. Using concrete examples from politics, law, and
education, this book shows how people misconceive language every
day and what the consequences of misconceptions can be. Since the
meanings of words are often fuzzy at best, this volume argues for a
flexible approach to meaning and definitions, and demonstrates how
this approach can help us understand many conflicts. It is an
alternative way of viewing and doing sociolinguistics.
"Language Misconceived: Arguing for Applied Cognitive
Sociolinguistics" offers many specific suggestions and guidelines
for approaching a linguistic project. The ideas expressed in this
book have been class tested for several years. Students
enthusiastically appreciate the connections drawn between
linguistics and real-life problems. The goal is to help students of
sociolinguistics avoid pitfalls that may inhibit research.
"Language Misconceived: Arguing for Applied Cognitive
Sociolinguistics" is intended primarily for graduate and Ph.D.
students of linguistics, especially those interested in applying
linguistics to fields like politics, law, and education. It may
also be recommended to seasoned linguists as well as researchers in
communication, sociology, psychology, and education.
General
Imprint: |
Routledge Member of the Taylor and Francis Group
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
March 2006 |
First published: |
2006 |
Authors: |
Karol Janicki
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
212 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8058-5680-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Language & Literature >
Language & linguistics >
Sociolinguistics
|
LSN: |
0-8058-5680-3 |
Barcode: |
9780805856804 |
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