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How English Works: A Linguistic Introduction

Paperback • 2005 • English

How English Works: A Linguistic Introduction

By Curzan, Anne, Adams, Michael P.

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About the book

This accessible introduction to the structure of English, general theories in linguistics, and important issues in sociolinguistics, is the first text written specifically for English and Education majors. This engaging introductory language/linguistics textbook provides more extensive coverage of issues of particular interest to English majors and future English instructors. It invites all students to connect academic linguistics to the everyday use of the English language around them. The book...Show more

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ISBN

9780321121882

Published year

2005

Language

English

Original title

How English Works: A Linguistic Introduction

Format

Paperback

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