An Introduction to Language

An Introduction to Language
ISBN-10
1285657381
ISBN-13
9781285657387
Series
An Introduction to Language
Category
Education
Pages
624
Language
English
Published
2013-01-01
Publisher
Cengage Learning
Authors
Nina Hyams, Victoria Fromkin, Robert Rodman

Description

Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, AN INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE, Tenth Edition, is appropriate for a variety of fields--including education, languages, psychology, cognitive science, anthropology, English, and teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)--at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. This completely updated edition retains the clear descriptions, humor, and seamless pedagogy that have made the book a perennial best-seller, while adding new information and exercises that render each topic fresh, engaging, and current. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

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