English Linguistics

"English Linguistics" is a compact and easy-to-use introduction to English linguistics which- is tailored to the needs of students of English at German, Austrian and Swiss universities, - contains graded exercises to motivate students to carry out independent research, and- bridges the gap between linguistics and the literary and cultural-studies components of the typical BA in English Studies. Bachelor-wissen "English Linguistics" goes beyond the usual introduction in offering accompanying web resources which provide additional material and multi-media illustration. The new edition includes current theoretical approaches in the fields of sociolinguistics and World Englishes.

1 Introduction - linguistic and other approaches to language
2 Phonetics and phonology - the sounds of speech
3 Morphology and word-formation - the structure of the word
4 Syntax I/general principles - the structure of the clause
5 Syntax II/the fundamentals of English grammar
6 Semantics and lexicology - the meaning of words
7 Pragmatics and discourse analysis
8 Applied linguistics, language teaching and translation studies
9 A pluricentric language - standard Englishes around the world
10 Dialectology - regional variation in English
11 Language in the city - social and ethnic variation,
multilingualism
12 Language change and the history of English
13 Past masters, current trends - theorising linguistics for students of English
14 Linguistics and the public - language myths, language politics, language planning and language rights
Glossary
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