An Introduction to Language (w/ MLA9E Updates)
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An Introduction to Language (w/ MLA9E Updates)

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An Introduction to Language (w/ MLA9E Updates)

About this book

Whether you are studying education, languages, cognitive science, psychology, anthropology, English, or teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), AN INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE, 11th Edition, offers the information you need in a clear and descriptive manner that assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics. This edition retains the blend of humor and broad coverage that have made the text a perennial best seller, while adding up-to-date information and new research that render each topic fresh, engaging, and current.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Preface
  4. About the Authors
  5. Chapter 1: What Is Language?
  6. Chapter 2: Morphology: The Words of Language
  7. Chapter 3: Syntax: Infinite Use of Finite Means
  8. Chapter 4: The Meaning of Language
  9. Chapter 5: Phonetics: The Sounds of Language
  10. Chapter 6: Phonology: The Sound Patterns of Language
  11. Chapter 7: Language in Society
  12. Chapter 8: Language Change: The Syllables of Time
  13. Chapter 9: Language Acquisition
  14. Chapter 10: Language Processing and the Human Brain
  15. Glossary
  16. Index