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This is a comprehensive guide to the nature of language and an
introduction to linguistic analysis. This is a brand new edition of
"An Introduction to the Nature and Functions of Language", the
bestselling English Language textbook. With comprehensive coverage
of the nature of language and linguistic analysis, this book is
perfect for those studying language for the first time. Topics
covered include discourse analysis, language acquisition, language
change and the history of English, together with examinations of
different modes of discourse as well as the components of language
itself. The book features chapter summaries, study questions and
case studies alongside suggestions for project work and extended
study. The understanding of the topics is aided by a glossary of
terms and a bibliography. There is also a Companion Website with
student and lecturer resources. Originally published in 1996, and
now fully revised, this core text has been used by thousands of
students studying English Language. It is an accessible and
engaging guide to the basics of language and linguistics for
students on A and AS-level courses as well as being perfect those
on their first year at undergraduate level on Language or
Linguistics courses.
This book is an accessible introduction to lexicography - the study of dictionaries. Dictionaries are used at home and at school, cited in law courts, sermons and parliament, and referred to by crossword addicts and scrabble players alike. Lexicography provides a detailed overview of the history, types and content of these essential references. Howard Jackson analyses a wide range of dictionaries, from those for native speakers to thematic dictionaries and those on CD-ROM, to reveal the ways in which dictionaries fulfil their dual function of describing the vocabulary of English and providing a useful and accessible reference resource. Beginning with an introduction to the terms used in lexicology to describe words and vocabulary, and offering summaries and suggestions for further reading, Lexicography: An Introduction is highly student-friendly. It is ideal for anyone with an interest in the development and use of dictionaries.
What are words? Where do words come from? How are they used?
Answering these questions and more, this book guides you through
the key concepts in the lexicology of modern English. Providing an
overview which encompasses all aspects of English vocabulary, this
book explains the sources of modern English words and shows how the
vocabulary has developed over time. Thoroughly updated throughout
to keep pace with recent developments in the field, this third
edition features: - Enhanced chapters on vocabulary, dictionaries
and investigative lexicology - New sections on contemporary topics
such as internet language, social media and youth culture - Guides
to new electronic resources and tools of analysis - Exercises
throughout each chapter, with an updated answer key - A revised
list of suggestions for further reading Assuming no prior knowledge
of linguistics, and featuring exercises and a fully updated
glossary of lexicological terms to support your learning, An
Introduction to English Lexicology is the only book you need to
understand the basics of English lexicology.
"Key Terms in Linguistics" explains the terms which students of
linguistics and English language are likely to encounter during
their undergraduate study. The book is organised according to the
modules under which linguistics is studied, starting with
explanations of the terms associated with the core areas of
phonetics and phonology, morphology and syntax, semantics and
pragmatics. The book also looks at more specialised option courses,
which may be taken in later years of study, including
sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, applied linguistics, corpus
linguistics and discourse analysis. The final section, 'Schools of
Linguistics', outlines the major frameworks within which
linguistics is studied and the main terms associated with each of
them. The book also points readers towards further publications for
more extensive exposition.Accessibly written, with complicated
terms and concepts explained in an easy to understandable way, "Key
Terms in Linguistics" is an essential resource for students of
linguistics.
Routledge English Language Introductions cover core areas of language study and are one-stop resources for students. Assuming no prior knowledge, books in the Routledge English Language Introductions series offer an accessible overview of the subject, with activities, study questions, sample analyses, commentaries and key readings - all in the same volume. The innovative and flexible 'two-dimensional' structure is built around four sections - introduction, development, exploration and extension - which offer self-contained stages for study. Each topic can also be read across these sections, enabling the reader to build gradually on the knowledge gained. Grammar and Vocabulary: * covers the core areas of the subject: words and sentences, word classes, word structure, slots and fillers, sentence patterns, clause and phrase, grammar rules and vocabularies * draws on a wide range of real texts from newspaper articles, adverts, poems and websites * provides classic readings by key names in the discipline, such as Halliday, Quirk, Ayto and Trudgill. This is an accessible and user-friendly textbook for all students of English language and linguistics.
Related link: www.routledge.com/textbooks/grammar
Contents: Acknowledgements How to use this book A. Introduction: Key Concepts in Grammar and Vocabulary: A.1 Words and sentences A.2 Word classes A.3 Word structure A.4 Slots and fillers A.5 Sentence patterns A.6 Clause and phrase A.7 Grammar rules A.8 Vocabularies B. Development: Further Concepts in Grammar and Vocabulary: B.1 Types of sentence B.2 Noun and verb B.3 Making new words B.4 Subject and Object B.5 Noun phrase and verb phrase B.6 Main and subordinate B.7 Breaking rules B.8 'Jargon' C. Exploration: Aspects of Investigation: C.1 Sentence types in use C.1.1 Declaratives C.1.2 Interrogatives C.1.3 Imperatives C.2 Classes of words C.2.1 Nouns and pronouns C.2.2 Adjectives C.2.3 Adverbs and prepositions C.3 Types of word structure C.3.1 Compounds C.3.2 Derivations C.3.3 Multi-word items C.4 Types of slot C.4.1 Object and Complement C.4.2 Object and Adverbial C.4.3 More on Subjects C.5 Components of phrases C.5.1 Modifying nouns C.5.2 Tense, aspect and modality C.5.3 Adjective phrase C.6 Types of clause C.6.1 Noun clauses C.6.2 Adjective clauses C.6.3 Adverbial clauses C.7 Grammatical rules in context C.7.1 Spoken grammar C.7.2 Creative grammar C.7.3 Humour and ambiguity C.8 Word-choice in use C.8.1 Dialect C.8.2 Topic C.8.3 Formality D. Extension: Readings in Grammar and Vocabulary: D.1 Linguistic Units and the Sentence (Aarts and Aarts) D.2 Grammatical Class; The Problem of Labelling (Allerton) D.3 Lexicalization (Quirk, Greenbaum, Leech and Svartvik) D.4 Valency Theory (Herbst) D.5 Pattern and Meaning (Hunston and Francis) D.6 The Clause Complex (Halliday) D.7 Standard English (Trudgill) D.8 Introduction to 20th Century Words (Ayto) Further Reading References Glossary of terms and index
Grammar and Meaning is an introduction to the study of grammar of
contemporary English. It provides an impressive survey of all the
main areas of English grammar, from words through to sentences and
texts. It introduces and explains the linguistic terms needed to
talk about the ways in which language works, from simple terms like
adjective to more complex terms like non-finite clause. To meet the
needs of both students and scholars, Howard Jackson has produced an
innovative approach to the study of English grammar. Instead of
concentrating on the formal and theoretical discussion of grammar,
as many introductions do, this original analysis examines the
'meanings' we want to express when we use language. Beginning with
the question, "What do we talk about?", it goes on to investigate
how these meanings are structured in the grammar of English. These
notions are closer to our ordinary understanding of what language
is doing, and therefore the forms and structures of grammar are
more easily grasped. The book is extensively illustrated with
examples from real English. With analytical exercises in each
chapter and a comprehensive glossary of terms, the book will prove
and invaluable aid to students of English language, linguistics and
English as a Foreign Language, whilst also being accessible to
anyone who studies English grammar as part of their course.
In this book, the development of the English dictionary is
examined, along with the kinds of dictionary available, the range
of information they contain, factors affecting their usage, and
public attitudes towards them. As well as an descriptive analysis
of word meaning, the author considers whether a thematic,
thesaurus-like presentation might be more suited than the
traditional alphabetical format to the description of words and
their meaning.
Grammar and Meaning is an introduction to the study of grammar of
contemporary English. It provides an impressive survey of all the
main areas of English grammar, from words through to sentences and
texts. It introduces and explains the linguistic terms needed to
talk about the ways in which language works, from simple terms like
adjective to more complex terms like non-finite clause. To meet the
needs of both students and scholars, Howard Jackson has produced an
innovative approach to the study of English grammar. Instead of
concentrating on the formal and theoretical discussion of grammar,
as many introductions do, this original analysis examines the
'meanings' we want to express when we use language. Beginning with
the question, "What do we talk about?", it goes on to investigate
how these meanings are structured in the grammar of English. These
notions are closer to our ordinary understanding of what language
is doing, and therefore the forms and structures of grammar are
more easily grasped. The book is extensively illustrated with
examples from real English. With analytical exercises in each
chapter and a comprehensive glossary of terms, the book will prove
and invaluable aid to students of English language, linguistics and
English as a Foreign Language, whilst also being accessible to
anyone who studies English grammar as part of their course.
A definitive guide to the long tradition of lexicography, this
handbook is a rigorous and systematic overview of the field and its
recent developments. Featuring key topics, research areas, new
directions and a manageable guide to beginning and developing
research in the field, this one-volume reference provides both a
survey of current research and more practical guidance for advanced
study. Fully updated and revised to take account of recent
developments, in particular innovations in digital technology and
online lexicography, this second edition features: - 6 new
chapters, covering metalexicography, lexicography for Asian
languages, lexicography for endangered and minority languages,
onomasiological lexicography, collaborative lexicography, and
internet dictionaries - Thoroughly revised chapters on learner
dictionaries, bilingual dictionaries and future directions,
alongside a significantly updated third part on 'New Directions in
Lexicography', accounting for innovations in digital lexicography -
An expanded glossary of key terms and an updated annotated
bibliography Identifying and describing the central concepts
associated with lexicography and its main branches of study, The
Bloomsbury Handbook of Lexicography demonstrates the direct
influence of linguistics on the development of the field and is an
essential resource for anyone interested in this area.
Author Biography: Howard Jackson is Professor of English Language and Linguistics at the University of Central England, Birmingham.
In this book, the development of the English dictionary is
examined, along with the kinds of dictionary available, the range
of information they contain, factors affecting their usage, and
public attitudes towards them. As well as an descriptive analysis
of word meaning, the author considers whether a thematic,
thesaurus-like presentation might be more suited than the
traditional alphabetical format to the description of words and
their meaning.
What are words? Where do words come from? How are they used?
Answering these questions and more, this book guides you through
the key concepts in the lexicology of modern English. Providing an
overview which encompasses all aspects of English vocabulary, this
book explains the sources of modern English words and shows how the
vocabulary has developed over time. Thoroughly updated throughout
to keep pace with recent developments in the field, this third
edition features: - Enhanced chapters on vocabulary, dictionaries
and investigative lexicology - New sections on contemporary topics
such as internet language, social media and youth culture - Guides
to new electronic resources and tools of analysis - Exercises
throughout each chapter, with an updated answer key - A revised
list of suggestions for further reading Assuming no prior knowledge
of linguistics, and featuring exercises and a fully updated
glossary of lexicological terms to support your learning, An
Introduction to English Lexicology is the only book you need to
understand the basics of English lexicology.
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