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AN INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLINGUISTICS The new eighth edition of An Introduction to Sociolinguistics brings this valuable, bestselling textbook up to date with the latest in sociolinguistic research and pedagogy, providing a broad overview of the study of language in social context with accessible coverage of major concepts, theories, methods, issues, and debates within the field. This leading text helps students develop a critical perspective on language in society as they explore the complex connections between societal norms and language use. The eighth edition contains new and updated coverage of such topics as the societal aspects of African American Vernacular English (AAVE), multilingual societies and discourse, gender and sexuality, ideologies and language attitudes, and the social meanings of linguistic forms. Organized in four sections, this text first covers traditional language issues such as the distinction between languages and dialects, identification of regional and social variation within languages, and the role of context in language use and interpretation. Subsequent chapters cover approaches to research in sociolinguistics--variationist sociolinguistics, ethnography, and discourse analytic research--and address both macro- and micro-sociolinguistic aspects of multilingualism in national, transnational, global, and digital contexts. The concluding section of the text looks at language in relation to gender and sexuality, education, and language planning and policy issues. Featuring examples from a variety of languages and cultures that illustrate topics such as social and regional dialects, multilingualism, and the linguistic construction of identity, this text provides perspectives on both new and foundational research in sociolinguistics and linguistic anthropology. An Introduction to Sociolinguistics, Eighth Edition, remains the ideal textbook for upper-level undergraduate and graduate course in sociolinguistics, language and society, linguistic anthropology, applied and theoretical linguistics, and education. The new edition has also been updated to support classroom application with a range of effective pedagogical tools, including end-of-chapter written exercises and an instructor website, as well as materials to support further learning such as reading suggestions, research ideas, and an updated companion student website containing a searchable glossary, a review guide, additional exercises and examples, and links to online resources.
"Understanding English Grammar" presents a linguistic introduction
to the structure of English that is accessible to students who have
had little or no opportunity to study the language. The book
features information about the essentials of English words,
sentences, and sounds within a framework derived from modern
linguistic theory. The volume also provides students with an
introduction to the scholarly study of language and a comprehensive
exploration of English grammar. "Understanding English Grammar" is designed as a teaching tool;
there are numerous exercises at the end of each chapter, a list of
further readings, and an indexed glossary. This second edition has
been updated throughout with additional examples and enhanced
discussion, as well as an increased emphasis on the study of
meaning. The bookis supported by an instructor's manual.
" Understanding English Grammar" presents a linguistic
introduction to the structure of English that is accessible to
students who have had little or no opportunity to study the
language.
This books explores why it is we believe what we believe about language, and why we persist in handing down from generation to generation a rag bag collection of fact and fantasy about language.
Conversation is very often spontaneous, natural and informal. But
even at its most casual it is governed by rules and principles of
language and behaviour. This book lays bare the structure of
conversation, describing what happens when people talk to each
other and explaining why they say what they say in a wide variety
of circumstances.
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