Introduction to linguistics

Viac o knihe

This book addresses the learning and academic needs of students of English as a foreign language, presenting linguistics in an accessible manner. It is designed to be overseas student-friendly, characterized by simple language and tailored specifically for those pursuing an introductory course in linguistics. Additionally, it serves the needs of teachers by providing essential materials for undergraduate linguistics courses. The text acknowledges the differences in teaching linguistics to overseas students compared to native English speakers in the UK or the US. Drawing from the author's classroom experience, it identifies two distinct approaches to teaching linguistics: one for native students and another for non-native speakers. The book aims to achieve three key objectives: (i) to enhance comprehension of linguistics for English as a foreign language students in overseas universities, (ii) to provide these students with a solid understanding of fundamental linguistic concepts, and (iii) to make major linguistic theories and ideas more accessible to them. This work is particularly relevant for departments of English and translation studies where linguistics is a core component of the curriculum. ISBN 9783862885565. LINCOM Textbooks in Linguistics 14. 250pp. 2014.