A concise introduction to linguistics / Bruce M. Rowe and Diane P. Levine.
By: Rowe, Bruce M [author.].
Contributor(s): Levine, Diane P [author.].
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BookPublisher: New York, New York ; London : Routledge, [2023]Copyright date: ©2023Edition: Sixth edition.Description: 1 online resource (xxi, 410 pages) : illustrations ; 30 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781032214252; 9781032214245.Subject(s): LinguisticsDDC classification: 410 Summary: "Now in its sixth edition, A Concise Introduction to Linguistics provides students with a detailed introduction to the core concepts of language as it relates to culture. The textbook includes a focus on linguistic anthropology, unpacking the main contributions of linguistics to the study of human communication and culture. Aimed at the general education student, the textbook also provides anthropology, linguistics, and English majors with the resources needed to pursue advanced courses in this area. Written in an accessible manner that does not assume previous knowledge of linguistics, this new edition contains expanded discussions on linguistic anthropology, sociolinguistics (including an expanded section on trans and nonbinary language), and pragmatics. The textbook incorporates a robust set of pedagogical features including marginal definitions, a substantial glossary, chapter summaries, and learning exercises. Brand new to this edition are are a full IPA chart, new exercises with languages other than English, and new illustrations"-- Provided by publisher.
| Current location | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Item holds |
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| University of Santo Tomas-Legazpi Main Library Circulation | Circ. P 121 .R69 2023 (Browse shelf) | Available | JB |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"Now in its sixth edition, A Concise Introduction to Linguistics provides students with a detailed introduction to the core concepts of language as it relates to culture. The textbook includes a focus on linguistic anthropology, unpacking the main contributions of linguistics to the study of human communication and culture. Aimed at the general education student, the textbook also provides anthropology, linguistics, and English majors with the resources needed to pursue advanced courses in this area. Written in an accessible manner that does not assume previous knowledge of linguistics, this new edition contains expanded discussions on linguistic anthropology, sociolinguistics (including an expanded section on trans and nonbinary language), and pragmatics. The textbook incorporates a robust set of pedagogical features including marginal definitions, a substantial glossary, chapter summaries, and learning exercises. Brand new to this edition are are a full IPA chart, new exercises with languages other than English, and new illustrations"-- Provided by publisher.
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