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Understanding Language

A Basic Course in Linguistics

By: Elizabeth Grace Winkler,Trini Stickle

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Understanding Language

A Basic Course in Linguistics

By: Elizabeth Grace Winkler,Trini Stickle

An introduction to linguistics, this book acquaints students to the key areas of linguistics using real-world illustrations. This fully revised and updated text draws upon students' daily experiences with linguistic concepts, allowing them to integrate terminology and build analytical skills as they develop a deeper understanding of how language facilitates our lives and, collectively, our society. Features of the third edition include: - A new chapter exploring language, the brain and the mind - A new chapter on World Englishes - Updated and expanded coverage of topics throughout, including animal communication systems, language and gender and educational linguistics - New and refreshed online resources offering additional support for teachers and students. Equipped with illustrations, diagrams and a wealth of examples of language in use, this book brings the study of language to life, using a wide range of materials including text from public signs, newspapers, magazines, digital platforms, snippets from real-life conversations as well as dialogue from print, film and television. The book's companion website provides a host of additional materials to further assist in the teaching and understanding of linguistics. It includes suggestions for further reading and a list of questions to consolidate understanding at each step.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1350355259

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Understanding Language

A Basic Course in Linguistics

By: Elizabeth Grace Winkler

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Understanding Language

A Basic Course in Linguistics

By: Elizabeth Grace Winkler

Understanding Language is the second edition of this introduction to linguistics aimed at all students who are new to the subject. The book is comprehensive in its coverage of the key areas of linguistics, yet explains these in an easy to understand, jargon-free way. Pictures, diagrams, tables and suggestions for further reading together with Grace Winkler's witty prose make this an accessible, student friendly guide which should enable students to navigate this often complicated area of study. Topics covered include: language acquisition speech sounds the make-up of words grammar meaning communication the history of English language variation and change language and technology. This is an essential introduction for any student taking linguistics at university, whether as their main subject of study, or in conjunction with related fields.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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144112411X

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Texas Politics Today

By: William Earl Maxwell,Ernest Crain,Edwin S. Davis,Elizabeth N. Flores,Joseph Ignagni,Cynthia Opheim,Professor of Political Science Christopher Wlezien

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Texas Politics Today

By: William Earl Maxwell,Ernest Crain,Edwin S. Davis,Elizabeth N. Flores,Joseph Ignagni,Cynthia Opheim,Professor of Political Science Christopher Wlezien

TEXAS POLITICS TODAY continues to be a best-selling overview of Texas Politics because it offers students a wide range of viewpoints from contributing authors. Current issues and candid analysis of government increase student awareness and encourage political involvement.

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404

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Brooks/Cole

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053458666X

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9780534586669

Write Better Essays in Just 20 Minutes a Day

By: Elizabeth L. Chesla

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Write Better Essays in Just 20 Minutes a Day

By: Elizabeth L. Chesla

The 20 lessons in this book can be completed in just 20 minutes a day, quickly and easily teaching fundamental essay writing, which is essential on final exams, college entrance exams, and on college application essays.

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Learning Express (NY)

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1576853098

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9781576853092

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