The study of language
by
Yule, George, 1947-
Title
:
The study of language
Author
:
Yule, George, 1947-
ISBN
:
9780521633925
Personal Author
:
Yule, George, 1947-
Edition
:
Low price ed., 7th print.
Publication Information
:
Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1997 (2005 printing)
Physical Description
:
294 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
General Note
:
Originally published 1985, 2nd ed. published 1996.
Contents
:
The origins of language -- Development of writing -- The properties of language -- Animals and human language -- The sounds of language -- The sound patterns of language -- Words and word-formation processes -- Morphology -- Grammar -- Syntax -- Semantics -- Pragmatics -- Discourse analysis -- Language and the brain -- Language and machines -- First language acquisition -- Second language acquisition/learning -- Sign language -- Language history and change -- Language varieties -- Language, society and culture.
Subject Term
:
Language and languages.
Linguistics.
Language and languages -- Study and teaching.
| Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | Copy |
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| VEGA Cape Town | General Books | 000035160 | 410 YUL | 1 |
| VEGA Durban | General Books | 000014307 | 410 YUL | 1 |