Exploring Language Structure: A Student's Guide (Paperback)

Thomas E. Payne

ISBN 10: 0521671507 / ISBN 13: 9780521671507

Verlag: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2006

Beschreibung

Paperback. Designed for those beginning to study linguistics, this is a lively introduction to two key aspects of the structure of language: syntax (the structure of sentences) and morphology (the structure of words). It shows students in a step-by-step fashion how to analyze the syntax and morphology of any language, by clearly describing the basic methods and techniques, and providing almost 100 practical exercises based on data from a rich variety of the world's languages. Written in an engaging style and complete with a comprehensive glossary, Exploring Language Structure explains linguistic concepts by using clear analogies from everyday life. It introduces a range of essential topics in syntax and morphology, such as rules, categories, word classes, grammatical relations, multi-clause constructions and typology. Providing a solid foundation in morphology and syntax, this is the perfect introductory text for beginning students, and will fully prepare them for more advanced courses in linguistic analysis. Designed for those beginning to study linguistics, this is a lively introduction to two key aspects of the structure of language: syntax (the structure of sentences) and morphology (the structure of words). It shows students in a step-by-step fashion how to analyze the syntax and morphology of any language, by clearly describing the basic methods and techniques, and providing almost 100 practical exercises based on data from a rich variety of the world's languages. Written in an engaging style and complete with a comprehensive glossary, Exploring Language Structure explains linguistic concepts by using clear analogies from everyday life. It introduces a range of essential topics in syntax and morphology, such as rules, categories, word classes, grammatical relations, multi-clause constructions and typology. Providing a solid foundation in morphology and syntax, this is the perfect introductory text for beginning students, and will fully prepare them for more advanced courses in linguistic analysis. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780521671507

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Exploring Language Structure: A Student's Guide (Paperback)
• Verlag: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
• Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2006
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0521671507
• ISBN-13: 9780521671507
• Bindung: Paperback
• Ausgabe: 1. Auflage
• Zustand: new

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Inhaltsangabe

Designed for those beginning to study linguistics, this is a lively introduction to two key aspects of language structure: syntax (the structure of sentences) and morphology (the structure of words). It clearly describes the methods and techniques for analyzing morphology and syntax in any language, and provides numerous practical exercises.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Thomas E. Payne is Research Associate in the Department of Linguistics, University of Oregon, and International Linguistics Consultant at SIL International.