Linguistics Books

a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

Read more less

a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

Read more less

a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

Read more less

a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

Read more less

a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

Read more less

a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

Read more less

Book SynopsisNative-speakerism is a deeply embedded prejudice that perpetuates unequal power dynamics in language education. By introducing the liberating concept of trans-speakerism, this innovative book dismantles prevalent biases and reshapes the discourse in the field. It proposes inclusive designations such as global speaker of English (GSE), global teacher of English (GTE), and global Englishes researcher (GER), and urges a shift away from labels that maintain marginalization. By systematically reviewing previous studies, it challenges native-speakerism, and seeks to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion for all language speakers, teachers and researchers ? transcending the limitations imposed by speakerhood statuses. The volume features the voices of non-native English-speaking (NNES) secondary school teachers, graduate students, and university professors in Japan, highlighting the strengths, interests, and uniqueness of language practitioners and researchers ? both intellectually and emotionally. It ultimately encourages all language educators, researchers, and policymakers to oppose biases, welcome linguistic diversity, and develop inclusive language education environments.

Read more less

a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

Read more less

a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

Read more less

a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

Read more less

a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

Read more less

Book SynopsisWritten in a clear and engaging style, this textbook guides readers through the diversity of Latino communities and the varieties of Spanish they speak. Each chapter contains numerous exercises that help students engage with the linguistic characteristics of Spanish, Spanish-dialect contact, bilingualism, and Spanish communities in the US.Trade Review'A most useful book for students and a major reference work for specialists. The extraordinary level of detail and the depth and thoroughness of coverage will make this book an indispensable work for all interested in the field.' Ricardo Otheguy, Graduate Center, City University of New YorkTable of Contents1. Socio-historical context; 2. Present populations and patterns of Spanish use; 3. Dialectal features of the Spanish of the United States; 4. Speakers and the Spanish of the United States; 5. Spanish in contact with English; 6. Dialect contact; 7. Spanish in public space; 8. Spanish in education; 9. Spanish and identity; 10. Ethnolinguistic vitality: a look to the future.

Read more less

Book SynopsisFollowing Kretzschmar's foundational study The Linguistics of Speech, this book demonstrates how the science of complex systems changes every area of linguistics: how to make a grammar, how to think about the history of language, how language works in the brain, and how it works in social settings.Trade Review'In Language and Complex Systems, William Kretzschmar brings complexity theory to linguistics. Clear and compelling, the book offers a fresh perspective on the way that orderliness arises in language.' Edwin Battistella, Southern Oregon University'This book is the most powerful account of linguistic variation I have seen. It will change the way all kinds of linguists - from socio to generative - perceive language.' Dr Laura Wright, University of Cambridge'Even for readers familiar with The Linguistics of Speech and Kretzschmar's other work, Language and Complex Systems is an important synthesis and will be worth reading and thinking about again and again.' Edwin Battistella, Language and DialogueTable of Contents1. Language and complex systems; 2. Linguistics, science, the humanities, and complex systems; 3. Usage-based linguistics and complex systems; 4. Grammar and complex systems; 5. Complex systems and the history of the English language; 6. Neural networks and complex systems; 7. Sociolinguistics, communities, and complex systems; 8. Postmodernism and complex systems.

Read more less

Book SynopsisA concise and accessible 2007 overview of the major syntactic characteristics of Welsh, covering topics such as finite and infinitival clauses, noun phrases, agreement and tense, word order, subjects, clause structure, dialect variation, and the language's historical Celtic background. Will be welcomed by syntactic theorists, typologists, historical linguists and Celticists alike.Trade Review"This volume is a wonderful addition to linguistic work on Welsh that may serve to draw much-deserved attention to this highly complex and fascinating but little-known language. One of the beauties of the book is that even for readers less interested in the mechanics of syntactic analysis, the descriptive material on the various topics covered lays out interesting and nuanced detail, some of which is rarely or never found elsewhere in print." --Anthropological LinguisticsTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Simple finite clauses; 3. Infinitival clauses; 4. Wh-constructions; 5. Noun phrases; 6. More on agreement; 7. Syntax and mutation; 8. More on verbal syntax; 9. Historical syntax; 10. Welsh as a VSO language.

Read more less

Book SynopsisA comprehensive overview of all aspects of Mäori, the indigenous language of New Zealand. Though addressed primarily to those with some knowledge of linguistics, it explores Mäori's history, its dialects, its sounds and grammar, its current status and the efforts being made by the Mäori community to ensure its survival.Trade ReviewReview of the hardback: ' … readable and stimulating … a good and handy introduction to the linguistic research on Maori.' The Linguist ListTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. A brief history of Mäori; 3. Regional variation in Mäori; 4. The phonology of Mäori; 5. The morphology of Mäori; 6. The syntax of Mäori; 7. The sociolinguistic situation of Mäori.

Read more less

Book SynopsisCognitive linguists are bound by the cognitive commitment, which is the commitment to providing a characterization of the general principles governing all aspects of human language, in a way that is informed by, and accords with, what is known about the brain and mind from other disciplines. But what do we know about aspects of cognition that are relevant for theories of language? Which insights can help us build cognitive reality into our descriptive practice and move linguistic theorizing forward? This unique study integrates research findings from across the cognitive sciences to generate insights that challenge the way in which frequency has been interpreted in usage-based linguistics. It answers the fundamental questions of why frequency of experience has the effect it has on language development, structure and representation, and what role psychological and neurological explorations of core cognitive processes can play in developing a cognitively more accurate theoretical accountTrade Review'This book is a compendium of concepts, theories and practices at the intersection of cognitive linguistics, corpus linguistics, quantitative linguistics, computational linguistics, psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, and the like … students and teachers of cognitive linguistics, corpus linguistics, quantitative linguistics, computational linguistics, psycholinguistics, and neurolinguistics should read.' Mayowa Akinlotan, LINGUIST List'This book presents a critical overview of language learning research, drawing attention to insights from experimental and corpus-based work as well as some of the challenges that lay ahead in understanding cognition and language learning. A key strength of this book is the way that it presents a clear and accessible account of usage-based approaches to understanding language structure, language learning, and language use. This work has important theoretical and methodological contributions for the field.' Kevin McManus, Recommended reading mentioned in Crosslinguistic Influence and Second Language Learning'This eloquently written book brings to the front a foundational property of human language, our sensitivity to the frequency distribution of linguistic items. The work further discusses how this property serves as the atomistic component of several key cognitive abilities, making the book an essential read for a modern, probability-based understanding of human cognition.' Neguine Rezaii, Harvard Medical SchoolTable of ContentsIntroduction: 1. Frequency of experience; 2. A cognitive perspective on language; 3. What this book is not about; 4. What this book is about; Part I: 5. Counting occurrences: how frequency made its way into the study of language; 5.1. The frequency wars: the role of frequency in nativist and nurturist frameworks; 5.2. Lexical statistics and word (frequency) lists; 5.3. Word lists in psycholinguistics: the discovery of the (word) frequency effect; 5.4. Word frequency distributions and the beginning of quantitative linguistics; 5.5. Summary and outlook; 6. Measuring exposure: frequency as s linguistic game-changer; 6.1 Frequency and usage-based theories of language; 6.2. Frequency measures that have played an important role in the development of usage-based theories of language; 6.3. Summary and outlook; 7. More than frequencies: towards a probabilistic view on language; 7.1. Constructing a grammar from the ground up; 7.2. probabilistic grammar; 7.3. Probabilities link linguistics to information theory; 7.4. Summary and outlook; Part II: 8. Committing experiences to memory; 8.1. What is memory?; 8.2. The physiology or neurobiology of memory; 8.3. Memory systems, memory processes and neural mechanisms of memory storage; 8.4. Behavioural diagnostics of memory for language; 8.5. Summary and outlook; 9. Entrenching linguistic structures; 9.1. Entrenchment in the mind, or in society?; 9.2. Three types of entrenchment; 9.3. How are repeated experiences recorded?; 9.4. Frequently asked questions; 9.5. Summary and outlook; Part III: 10. The brain's attention-orienting mechanisms; 10.1. Grasping the phenomenon: what is attention and what does it do?; 10.2. Ways of deploying attention; 10.3. Attention and memory: encoding and retrieving information; 10.4. Summary and outlook; 11. Salience: capturing attention in and through language; 11.1. Capturing attention in language: linguistics versus psychology; 11.2. Attention and salience; 11.3. Conclusions and outlook; Part IV: 12. Predicting: using past experience to guide future action; 12.1. Predicting from stored memories; 12.2. Memoryless prediction: Bayesian predictive coding frameworks; 12.3. What does predictive processing mean for language cognition? 12.4. Conclusions and outlook; 13. Learning: navigating frequency, recency, context and contingency; 13.1. Background: learning theory; 13.2 Applications to linguistics; 13.3. Conclusions: the place of frequency in a learning theoretic approach to language; 14. Conclusions; 14.1. Why do frequencies of occurrence play an important role in usage-based linguistics?; 14.2 How can frequency be used to explain the construction of a grammar from the ground up?; 14.3. Memory, attention and learning in the emergence of grammar; 14.4. Looking forward: what lessons can we learn?; 14.5. By way of conclusion.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe best survey of cognitive linguistics available, this Handbook provides a thorough explanation of its rich methodology, key results, and interdisciplinary context. With in-depth coverage of the research questions, basic concepts, and various theoretical approaches, the Handbook addresses newly emerging subfields and shows their contribution to the discipline. The Handbook introduces fields of study that have become central to cognitive linguistics, such as conceptual mappings and construction grammar. It explains all the main areas of linguistic analysis traditionally expected in a full linguistics framework, and includes fields of study such as language acquisition, sociolinguistics, diachronic studies, and corpus linguistics. Setting linguistic facts within the context of many other disciplines, the Handbook will be welcomed by researchers and students in a broad range of disciplines, including linguistics, cognitive science, neuroscience, gesture studies, computational linguisticTrade ReviewAdvance praise: 'This is the definitive introduction to cognitive linguistics that the mature field deserves, written by the leading practitioners in cognitive approaches to grammar, semantics, conceptual structure, phonology, and everything in-between (and all around). I can't imagine a better introduction for students of language.' Benjamin K. Bergen, University of California, San DiegoTable of ContentsIntroduction Barbara Dancygier; Part I. Language in Cognition and Culture: 1. Opening commentary: language in cognition and culture N. J. Enfield; 2. Relationships between language and cognition Daniel Casasanto; 3. The study of indigenous languages Sally Rice; 4. First language acquisition Laura E. De Ruiter and Anna L. Theakston; 5. Second language acquisition Andrea Tyler; Part II. Language, Body, and Multimodal Communication: 6. Opening commentary: polytropos and communication in the wild Mark Turner; 7. Signed languages Sherman Wilcox and Corinne Occhino; 8. Gesture, language, and cognition Kensy Cooperrider and Susan Goldin-Meadow; 9. Multimodality in interaction Kurt Feyaerts, Geert Brône and Bert Oben; 10. Viewpoint Lieven Vandelanotte; 11. Embodied intersubjectivity Jordan Zlatev; 12. Intersubjectivity and grammar Ronny Boogaart and Alex Reuneker; Part III. Aspects of Linguistic Analysis: 13. Opening commentary: linguistic analysis John Newman; 14. Phonology Geoffrey S. Nathan; 15. The construction of words Geert Booij; 16. Lexical semantics John R. Taylor; 17. Cognitive grammar Ronald W. Langacker; 18. From constructions to construction grammars Thomas Hoffmann; 19. Construction grammars Thomas Hoffmann; 20. Cognitive linguistics and pragmatics Kerstin Fischer; 21. Fictive interaction Esther Pascual and Todd Oakley; 22. Diachronic approaches Alexander Bergs; Part IV. Conceptual Mappings: 23. Opening commentary: conceptual mappings Eve Sweetser; 24. Conceptual metaphor Karen Sullivan; 25. Metonymy Jeannette Littlemore; 26. Conceptual blending theory Todd Oakley and Esther Pascual; 27. Embodiment Raymond W. Gibbs, Jr; 28. Corpus linguistics and metaphor Elena Semino; 29. Metaphor, simulation, and fictive motion Teenie Matlock; Part V. Methodological Approaches: 30. Opening commentary: getting the measure of meaning Chris Sinha; 31. The quantitative turn Laura A. Janda; 32. Language and the brain Seana Coulson; 33. Cognitive sociolinguistics Willem B. Hollmann; 34. Computational resources: framenet and constructicon Hans C. Boas; 35. Computational approaches to metaphor: the case of MetaNet Oana A. David; 36. Corpus approaches Stefan Gries; 37. Cognitive linguistics and the study of textual meaning Barbara Dancygier; Part VI. Concepts and Approaches: Space and Time: 38. Linguistic patterns of space and time vocabulary Eve Sweetser and Alice Gaby; 39. Space-time mappings beyond language Alice Gaby and Eve Sweetser; 40. Conceptualizing time in terms of space: experimental evidence Tom Gijssels and Daniel Casasanto; 41. Discovering spatiotemporal concepts in discourse Thora Tenbrink.

Read more less

Book SynopsisTo what extent do our accents determine the way we are perceived by others? Is a foreign accent inevitably associated with social stigma? In this fascinating account, Alene Moyer examines the social, psychological, educational and legal ramifications of sounding 'foreign'.Trade Review'A wonderfully rich and readable treatment of accent in all its complexity … refreshingly nuanced in its comments on the practical matters it addresses.' David Singleton, Trinity College Dublin'Meticulously documented, comprehensive in scope, and well balanced in its coverage of all of the relevant issues, Moyer's book is the one I wish I had written!' Tom Scovel, Professor Emeritus, San Francisco State University'This insightful volume provides an overview of accent in non-native speech that ranges from Moyer's areas of past expertise - second language phonology, age effects, and the role of individual differences - to broad applications and implications for society, education and politics.' Julia Herschensohn, University of Washington'The specificity of the topic makes the book most appropriate for researchers concerned with second-language acquisition, but Moyer's clear writing style and inclusion of a glossary expands the book's appeal for advanced students and language teachers … Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty and professionals.' K. C. Williams, Choice'This book is a valuable resource for both students and experts alike who are primarily interested in adult second language contexts. The author succinctly summarizes major movements in the field of second language acquisition and probes into the corners that have only been partially investigated. A wide range of studies is offered as evidence to support the discussions, and the review of counter-indicating studies is scholarly and unbiased.' Mary Hudgens Henderson, The Linguist List'This book will serve as a useful resource. Moyer has respectfully and thoughtfully created a depository for the substantial work that has been done in the area of foreign accent and non-native speech.' Studies in Second Language Acquisition'… a remarkably comprehensive treatment of accent, incorporating insights from multiple relevant fields. Because most of the topics covered interact crucially with social aspects of language, sociolinguists should find this book particularly useful … Moyer succeeds admirably with this book. She provides a broad overview of timely issues in non-native accent research, carefully presenting sophisticated data and arguments in a way that will be at the same time accessible to non-specialists and also informative for those already well-versed in the field.' Rachel Hayes-Harb, Journal of Sociolinguistics'All in all, the volume enriches our understanding of both L2 pronunciation teaching and research. … Second, this account sets out clear guidelines for researchers in the field on how to establish reliability in studies that mainly look at native versus non-native judgments of accented speech and that explore differences between native and non-native speech samples.' Sharif Alghazo, Journal of Second Language PronunciationTable of Contents1. The scope and relevance of accent; 2. Accent and age; 3. Accent and the individual; 4. Accent and society; 5. Accent and the law; 6. Accent and instruction; 7. Conclusions.

Read more less

Book SynopsisLanguage is central to our lives, the cultural tool that arguably sets us apart from other species. Some scientists have argued that language is innate, a type of unique human 'instinct' pre-programmed in us from birth. In this book, Vyvyan Evans argues that this received wisdom is, in fact, a myth. Debunking the notion of a language 'instinct', Evans demonstrates that language is related to other animal forms of communication; that languages exhibit staggering diversity; that we learn our mother tongue drawing on general properties and abilities of the human mind, rather than an inborn 'universal' grammar; that language is not autonomous but is closely related to other aspects of our mental lives; and that, ultimately, language and the mind reflect and draw upon the way we interact with others in the world. Compellingly written and drawing on cutting-edge research, The Language Myth sets out a forceful alternative to the received wisdom, showing how language and the mind really work.Trade Review'A much-needed, comprehensive critique of universal grammar. Vyvyan Evans builds a compelling case that will be difficult to refute.' David Crystal, author of The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language'Evans' rebuttal of Chomsky's universal grammar from the perspective of cognitive linguistics provides an excellent antidote to popular textbooks where it is assumed that the Chomskyan approach to linguistic theory (in one avatar or another) has somehow been vindicated once and for all.' Michael Fortescue, Professor Emeritus, University of Copenhagen'The Language Myth builds a compelling case that there is no innate universal grammar. Evans's work is a welcome contribution to our understanding of the origin, nature, and use of human language.' Daniel L. Everett, Dean of Arts and Sciences, Bentley University'Highly recommended.' Seizi Iwata, Kansai University'Is the way we think about language on the cusp of a revolution? After reading The Language Myth it certainly looks as if a major shift is in progress, one that will open people's minds to liberating new ways of thinking about language.' New Scientist'Voluminous … completely persuasive.' Fortean Times'Although it deals with complex issues, this book will be easily understood by lay readers. Linguists will also benefit from reading this well-researched interdisciplinary book. This book, or chapters from it, can be used as supplementary material in linguistics classes as it presents clear discussions of interesting topics such as the commonalities and differences between human and animal communication systems, linguistic relativity, the colour term controversy, the questions of innateness and modularity and what they would entails, and of course the functioning of the brain and how it is related to communicative behaviour.' Randy J. LaPolla, Studies in LanguageTable of ContentsAcknowledgements; 1. Language and mind rethought; 2. Is human language unrelated to animal communication systems?; 3. Are there language universals?; 4. Is language innate?; 5. Is language a distinct module in the mind?; 6. Is there a universal Mentalese?; 7. Is thought independent of language?; 8. Language and mind regained.

Read more less

Book SynopsisHow might evidence of language use writing and speech be used as a way of studying language? This book explores a number of key issues that are fundamental to corpus linguistics, critically evaluates how these issues are tackled, and proposes a set of best practices for future research.

Read more less

Book SynopsisOriginally published in 1937, this highly influential book examines the 'secret' languages of Ireland, particularly the Shelta tongue spoken by Irish Travellers, and the various written and spoken forms of Ogham. An appendix at the back allows for the translation of certain English words into a variety of languages, such as Bog-Latin and BÄarlagair na SÄer. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Ireland and the historical languages of its people.Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Ogham; 2. Cryptology; 3. Hisperic; 4. Bog-Latin; 5. The vagrants of Ireland; 6. Shelta; 7. Bēarlagair na Sāer; 8. Summary; Appendix. An English-jargon vocabulary; Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisHow and why do languages change? Where does the evidence of language change come from? How do languages begin and end? This introduction to language change explores these and other questions, considering changes through time. The central theme of this book is whether language change is a symptom of progress or decay. This book will show you why it is neither, and that understanding the factors surrounding how language change occurs is essential to understanding why it happens. This updated edition remains non-technical and accessible to readers with no previous knowledge of linguistics.Trade Review'Jean Aitchison's Language Change: Progress or Decay? has been essential introductory reading for students of historical linguistics for many years: it manages the rare trick of combining theoretical sophistication and clear, simple (but not simplistic) expression. This new edition, which takes account of current issues in language-change studies while not discarding classic discussions, remains a fine and very approachable survey. I shall certainly recommend it to my undergraduates.' Jeremy J. Smith, University of Glasgow'A brilliant essay in linguistics … Even in the most complex spaghetti junctions of her argument, her own directions are always clear, and her own language lively, fresh and stimulating.' The Guardian'… captivating and highly readable … linguistic phenomena are lucidly explained, often through the use of analogy, graphics and clear examples taken from a range of different languages. A new and welcome addition to this fourth edition are the questions placed at the end of the book - three for each chapter - which help readers to test their understanding of the main points.' Ilse Wischer, translated from Zeitschrift für Dialektologie und LinguistikTable of ContentsPart I. Preliminaries: 1. The ever-whirling wheel; 2. Collecting up clues; 3. Charting the changes; Part II. Transition: 4. Spreading the word; 5. Conflicting loyalties; 6. Catching on and taking off; 7. Caught in the web; 8. The wheels of language; 9. Spinning away; Part III. Causation: 10. The reason why; 11. Doing what comes naturally; 12. Repairing the patterns; 13. Pushing and pulling; Part IV. Beginnings and Endings: 14. Language birth; 15. Language death; 16. Progress or decay?

Read more less

Book SynopsisIdeophones have been recognized in modern linguistics at least since 1935, but they still lie far outside the concerns of mainstream (Western) linguistic debate, in part because they are most richly attested in relatively unstudied (often unwritten) languages. The evolution of language, on the other hand, has recently become a fashionable topic, but all speculations so far have been almost totally data-free. Without disputing the tenet that there are no primitive languages, this book argues that ideophones may be an atavistic throwback to an earlier stage of communication, where sounds and gestures were paired in what can justifiably be called a ''prelinguistic'' fashion. The structure of ideophones may also provide answers to deeper questions, among them how communicative gestures may themselves have emerged from practical actions. Moreover, their current distribution and behaviour provide hints as to how they may have become conventional words in languages with conventional rules.Trade Review'This is a splendid book - lively and stimulating, presenting the ideophone as a source in language phylogenesis and a new role for play in fostering the distinction between 'doing' and 'showing' at the origin. Haiman's style, erudition, and provocative hypothesis invite one into a joyful discussion.' David McNeill, University of ChicagoTable of Contents1. The gestural origin theory of language genesis; 2. What are ideophones?; 3. Lexical origins of ideophones; 4. Suiting the word to the action: oral charades; 5. Ideophones as a possible solution to the ritualization problem; 6. Taming ideophones: from showing to telling; 7. Repetition in the genesis of signs, art, and ideophones.

Read more less

American-born lawyer and author Lindley Murray (1745â1826) was hailed by his admirers as the 'father of English grammar'. First published in 1795 and reissued here in its 1830 forty-fourth edition, English Grammar became the definitive textbook on the subject in the early nineteenth century. Murray divides the work into four sections: orthography, etymology, syntax and prosody. Treating his subject methodically, he reasons that sound instruction in grammar should begin with the form and sound of letters, continue to the different types of words, include guidelines on the construction of sentences, and provide advice on correct pronunciation. Accordingly, the book commences with the alphabet before moving on to more complex subjects, from verb conjugation through to versification. An appendix gives advice on writing more effectively. The work's huge success, in Britain and the United States, as well as in translation, testifies to its rigorous and unpretentious approach.

Read more less

Book SynopsisPublished in 1887 with the aim of promoting interest in the Cornish language, this was the first resource to provide Cornish translations for English words and phrases. Compiled by Frederick W. P. Jago (181792), it also contains literal translations of biblical texts, such as Genesis and the Ten Commandments.Trade Review'This book will be of interest to students of the history of linguistics and more specifically to those studying the history of lexicography or the history of Cornish linguistics … [It] is particularly useful for searching an electronic diachronic corpus of historical Cornish.' Jon Mills, The Linguist ListTable of ContentsIntroduction; Explanations of the letters in the text; Abbreviations; English-Cornish dictionary; Appendix.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis book provides an in-depth and comprehensive state-of-the-art study of ''African languages'' and ''language in Africa'' since its beginnings as a ''colonial science'' at the turn of the twentieth century in Europe. Compiled by 56 internationally renowned scholars, this ground breaking study looks at past and current research on ''African languages'' and ''language in Africa'' under the impact of paradigmatic changes from ''colonial'' to ''postcolonial'' perspectives. It addresses current trends in the study of the role and functions of language, African and other, in pre- and postcolonial African societies. Highlighting the central role that the ''language factor'' plays in postcolonial transformation processes of sociocultural modernization and economic development, it also addresses more recent, particularly urban, patterns of communication, and outlines applied dimensions of digitalization and human language technology.Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. African linguistics: conceptions and scope H. Ekkehard Wolff; Part I. Short Regional Histories of African Linguistics: 2. African linguistics in Europe Arvi Hurskainen, Roland Kießling, Nina Pawlak and Alexander Zheltov; 3. African linguistics in North and so-called Francophone Africa Abderrahman el Aissati, Yamina el Kirat el Allame and Philip Ngessimo Mathe Mutaka; 4. African linguistics in North-Eastern and so-called Anglophone Africa Akinbiyi Akinlabi, Bruce Connell, Angelika Jakobi, Amani Lusekelo, Ronny Meyer, Marie-Claude Simeone-Senelle and Wolbert Smidt; 5. African linguistics in so-called Lusophone and Hispanophone Africa, and in Southern Africa Sonja Bosch, Inge Kosch and Anne-Maria Fehn; 6. African linguistics in the Americas, Asia, and Australia G. Tucker Childs, Margarida Petter, Shigeki Kaji, John Hajek, Sun Xiaomeng and Yang Chul-Joon; Part II. Comparative and Descriptive African Linguistics: 7. Comparative African linguistics Gerrit J. Dimmendaal; 8. A typological and areal perspective on African languages Bernd Heine; 9. Niger-Congo linguistic features and typology Larry M. Hyman, Nicholas Rolle, Hannah Sande, Emily Clem, Peter S. E. Jenks, Florian Lionnet, John Merrill and Nicholas Baier; 10. Afroasiatic linguistic features and typologies Ronny Meyer and H. Ekkehard Wolff; 11. Linguistic features and typologies in languages commonly referred to as 'Nilo-Saharan' Gerrit J. Dimmendaal, Colleen Ahland, Angelika Jakobi and Constance Kutsch Lojenga; 12. Linguistic features and typologies in languages commonly referred to as 'Khoisan' Alena Witzlack-Makarevich and Hirosi Nakagawa; Part III. African Languages in Cultures and Societies: 13. Sociocultural and political settings of language in Africa Alamin Mazrui; 14. In and out of Africa: the sociolinguistics of European and Asian languages in Africa and of the African diaspora Rajend Mesthrie; 15. Language endangerment and language documentation in Africa Friederike Lüpke; 16. Situated language use in Africa Sigurd D'hondt; 17. Special-purpose registers of language in Africa Alice Mitchell and Ayu'nwi N. Neba; 18. African languages in urban contexts Andrea Hollington and Nico Nassenstein; 19. African languages and mobile communication: between constraint and creativity Ana Deumert, Ivan Panoviæ, Dorothy Agyepong and David Barasa; Part IV. Applied Perspectives in African Linguistics: 20. Multilingualism and education in Africa Kathleen Heugh; 21. Intellectualisation of African languages: past, present and future Russell H. Kaschula and Dion Nkomo: 22. African languages and human language technologies Justus C. Roux and H. Steve Ndinga-Koumba-Binza.

Read more less

Book SynopsisStylistics is the linguistic study of style in language. Now in its second edition, this book is an introduction to stylistics that locates it firmly within the traditions of linguistics. Organised to reflect the historical development of stylistics, it covers key principles such as foregrounding theory, as well as recent advances in cognitive and corpus stylistics. This edition has been fully revised to cover all the major developments in the field since the first edition, including extensive coverage of corpus stylistics, new sections on a range of topics, additional exercises and commentaries, updated further reading lists, and an entirely re-written final chapter on the disciplinary status of stylistics and its relationship to linguistics, plus a manifesto for the future of the field. Comprehensive in its coverage and assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, it is essential reading for students and researchers new to this fascinating area of language study.

Read more less

Book SynopsisStrengthen your understanding of the persuasive mechanisms used by terrorist groups and how they are effective in order to defeat them. Weaponized Words applies existing theories of persuasion to domains unique to this digital era, such as social media, YouTube, websites, and message boards to name but a few. Terrorists deploy a range of communication methods and harness reliable communication theories to create strategic messages that persuade peaceful individuals to join their groups and engage in violence. While explaining how they accomplish this, the book lays out a blueprint for developing counter-messages perfectly designed to conquer such violent extremism and terrorism. Using this basis in persuasion theory, a socio-scientific approach is generated to fight terrorist propaganda and the damage it causes.Trade Review'Kurt Braddock is the leading scholar on communication research, terrorism, and counter-terrorism. Both practically useful and grounded in solid evidence, I would recommend Weaponised Words to certified counter-terrorism and countering violent extremism practitioners and researchers alike. It is a cutting-edge toolbox to level the playing field against extremist and terrorist recruitment.' Daniel Koehler, Director of German Institute on Radicalization and De-Radicalization Studies (GIRDS)'Weaponized Words delivers a powerful one-two punch, combining a deep dive into the science of persuasion with detailed recommendations for counter-terrorism communications. This is exactly the kind of hands-on guide that counter-terrorism practitioners need and is destined to have a huge impact on how people around the world combat violent extremism.' J. M. Berger, author of Extremism, research fellow for VOX-Pol, and consultant on extremism'… the book … contains a detailed explanation of a prominent theory of communication, followed by guidance for practitioners. The theoretical explanations - of narrative persuasion, attitude inoculation, reasoned action theory, and emotional appeals - incorporate extensive references to both classic and cutting-edge research in the social and behavioral sciences.' S. Blincoe, Choice'… this book contributes to the understanding of the persuasive communication techniques that have been used by extremist groups, and can be used to defeat them. This book is ideal for researchers and practitioners interested in perusasive communication as an effective counter-radicalisation tool.' Chi Zhang, Behavioural Sciences of Terrorism and Political AggressionTable of ContentsIntroduction; Part I. The Battlefield: Foundations of Persuasion, Radicalization, Violent Radicalization and Counter-Radicalization: 1. Words are loaded pistols: radicalization and persuasion; 2. The riddle of the Sphinx: lessons from past and current counter-radicalization efforts; Part II. The Weapons: Theories of Persuasion and their Application to Radicalization and Counter-Radicalization Processes: 3. Extremist narratives and counter-narratives; 4. Vaccinating against the enemy: attitudinal inoculation, radicalization, and counter-radicalization; 5. The reasoned action of radicalization and counter-radicalization; 6. Terrorism is theater: emotion in extremist propaganda and counter-propaganda; Part III. The War: Future Challenges and Ways Forward in the Battle over Strategic Influence: 7. The coming persuasion wars: three future challenges in radicalization and counter-radicalization; 8. Fighting back: three future directions for persuasion-based approaches to counter-radicalization.

Read more less

Book SynopsisTranslation is a rapidly developing subject of study, especially in China, Australia, Europe and the USA. This Handbook offers an accessible and authoritative account of the many facets of this buoyant discipline, intended for students, teachers and scholars of translation studies, modern languages, linguistics, social studies and literary studies.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis book illustrates the changing character of Latin over 1000 years, through detailed linguistic commentaries on fifty passages. Aimed at students of Latin interested in diachronic change and sociolinguistic variation, and at Latin and Romance historical linguists, it will also interest social and cultural historians and students of Biblical and Christian Latin.Table of ContentsPreface; Introduction; Abbreviations; Texts; 1. Ennius Euhemerus III (Vahlen); 2. Plautus Miles Gloriosus 5-27; 3. Plautus Miles Gloriosus 416-35; 4. Cato De agricultura 33.5-35; 5. Cato De agricultura 157.3-7; 6. One of the Johns Hopkins defixiones ('Plotius'), of republican date (c. 100 BC?); 7. Rhetorica ad Herennium 4.14: a specimen of the 'simple style'; 8. Rhetorica ad Herennium 4.16: a 'debased' variant of the 'simple style'; 9. Letter of Marcus Caelius Rufus to Cicero (Fam. 8.15.1-2); 10. Some jokes recorded by Cicero, Quintilian and Macrobius, mainly of republican date; 11. Vitruvius on the larch (2.9.14-16); 12. From a letter of Augustus (Suetonius Aug. 76.2); 13. Soldier's letter of the late first century BC (Augustan period) from Qasr Ibrîm Egypt (P. Rainer Cent. 164, CEL 9); 14. Letter from Oxyrhynchus, possibly of Augustan date (Brown 1970, P. Oxy. XLIV.3208); 15. Legal document from the archive of the Sulpicii (TPSulp. 51: Camodeca 1999), dated 18 June AD 37 at Puteoli; 16. Sexual verses from Pompeii (CIL IV.2360, 4008, 8229); 17. Passage from a letter of Seneca (12.1-3); 18. Freedman's speech from the Satyrica of Petronius (37.1-38.2); 19. Curse tablet from the sanctuary of Isis and Mater Magna at Mainz (Blänsdorf 2010a: 173-5, text no. 8), of the second half of the first century AD; 20. Letter from the Myos Hormos road (Egypt), end of first century/first quarter of second (Cuvigny 2003: II.409, M689); 21. Letter of Claudia Severa from Vindolanda (Tab. Vindol. 292), of the early second century; 22. Letter of Claudius Terentianus (P. Mich. VIII.471, CEL 146), of the early second century; 23. Letter from Mons Claudianus (Egypt), of the second century (O. Claud. 367); 24. Another letter from the Myos Hormos road (Egypt), of the period of Hadrian (Cuvigny 2003: II.405, M1107); 25. Surveyor's inscription from Algeria (CIL VIII.2728 = 18122 = ILS 5795), commemorating the construction of an aqueduct, c. 153; 26. Soldier's letter from Wâdi Fawâkhir (Egypt), possibly of the second century (O. Faw. 2, CPL 304, CEL 74); 27. Passio sanctarum Perpetuae et Felicitatis 10, of the early third century; 28. The Magerius Mosaic (third century); 29. Pelagonius Ars ueterinaria 34 (fourth century); 30. Parts of Pelagonius Ars ueterinaria 404, from two different manuscripts; 31. Letter of Publicola to Augustine (Aug. Epist. 46, CSEL 34); 32. Curse tablet from London Bridge (Hassall and Tomlin 1987: 360-1 no. 1); 33. Curse tablet from the Hamble Estuary, Hampshire (Tomlin 1997: 455 no. 1); 34. Curse tablet from Uley, Gloucestershire (Hassall and Tomlin 1996: 440 no. 1); 35. Another curse tablet from Uley, Gloucestershire (Hassall and Tomlin 1992: 311 no. 5); 36. Curse tablet from Ratcliffe-on-Soar, Nottinghamshire (Hassall and Tomlin 1993: 312 no. 2); 37. Curse tablet from Leicester (Tomlin 2008, 2009: 327 no. 21); 38. Gospel of John (6.51-69) from the Vetus Latina (Codex Palatinus, e), and the corresponding passage from the Vulgate; 39. Patrick Confessio 42-3 (fifth century); 40. Patrick Confessio 48-9; 41. From one of the Albertini Tablets (Tablettes Albertini XIV.1-9), of the late fifth century; 42. Two versions of a passage from the Physica Plinii; 43. Two versions of Historia Apollonii Regis Tyri 40.1-15; 44. Itinerarium Antonini Placentini 36-7, with different versions; 45. Passage from the Dialogues of Gregory the Great (1.2.2-3); 46. Visigothic slate tablet (Velázquez Soriano 2004, 40.II), of the first half of the seventh century; 47. Passage from the Vita sanctae Euphrosynae (17); 48. Selected passages from the Annales regni Francorum, in two versions; 49. A description of the Basilica of Saint-Denis of 799; 50. A tenth-century treatise on falcon medicine from northern Italy; Final conclusions; Bibliography; Subject index; Index verborum.

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisAnalysing Religious Discourse introduces a variety of different approaches to the empirical analysis of religious discourse in a variety of contexts. Comprising chapters that cover broad topics in the field of language and religion, it presents a lively discussion of current research in the analysis of religious discourse.

Read more less

Book SynopsisWith contributions from world-renowned scholars, this book explains how both modern linguistics and individual languages differ in their methods for describing two fundamental categories of reality: things and stuff. With its novel take on mass-count distinction, it is essential reading for researchers in formal semantics and linguistic typology.Table of Contents1. Editorial Introduction: Background to the Count-Mass Distinction Franics Jeffry Pelletier, Tibor Kiss and Halima Husić; 2. Mass vs Count: Where Do We Stand? Outline of a Theory of Semantic Variation Gennaro Chierchia; 3. Counting, Plurality and Portions Susan Rothstein; 4. Count/Mass Asymmetries: The Importance of Being Count Jenny Doetjes; 5. Divide and Counter Hagit Borer and Sarah Ouwayda; 6. Mass to Count Shifts in The Galilee Dialect of Palestinian Arabic Christine Hnout, Lior Laks and Susan Rothstein; 7. Object Mass Nouns as an Arbiter For The Mass/Count Category Kurt Erbach, Peter Sutton and Hana Filip; 8. Bare Nouns and the Mass-Count Distinction: A Pilot Study Across Languages Kayron Bevilaqua and Roberta Pires de Oliveira; 9. Counting (on) Bare Nouns: Revelations from American Sign Language Helen Koulidobrova; 10. Ontology, Number Agreement and the Mass-Count Distinction Alan Bale; 11. The Semantics of Distributed Number Myriam Dali and Éric Mathieu; 12. Container, Portion and Measure Interpretations of Pseudo-Partitive Peter Sutton and Hana Filip; 13. Overlap and Countability in Exoskeletal Syntax: A Best-Of-Both-Worlds Approach to the Mass/Count Distinction Hanna de Vries and George Tsoulas; 14. The Role of Context and Cognition in Countability: A Psycholinguistic Account of Lexical Distributions Francesca Franzon, Giorgio Arcara and Chiara Zanini; 15. Plurality Without (Full) Countability: On Mass- Like Categories in Lexical Plurals Constructions Peter Lauwers; 16. Determining Countability Classes Scott Grimm and Aeshaan Wahlang; 17. Polysemy and the Count/Mass Distinction: What Can We Derive from a Lexicon of Count and Mass Senses? Tibor Kiss, Francis Jeffry Pelletier, and Halima Husić.

Read more less

The first ever Handbook dedicated to the rapidly growing field of sociopragmatics, this volume provides a systematic, cutting-edge introduction to the key concepts of sociopragmatic research. Engaging and accessible, it will be of interest to researchers and students, and anyone fascinated by language and its use in different contexts.

Read more less

Book SynopsisA lively introduction to morphology, this textbook is intended for undergraduates with relatively little background in linguistics. It shows students how to find and analyze morphological data and presents them with basic concepts and terminology concerning the mental lexicon, inflection, derivation, morphological typology, productivity, and the interfaces between morphology and syntax on the one hand and phonology on the other. By the end of the text students are ready to understand morphological theory and how to support or refute theoretical proposals. Providing data from a wide variety of languages, the text includes hands-on activities designed to encourage students to gather and analyse their own data. The third edition has been thoroughly updated with new examples and exercises. Chapter 2 now includes an updated detailed introduction to using linguistic corpora, and there is a new final chapter covering several current theoretical frameworks.Table of ContentsPreface; The International Phonetic Alphabet; Point and manner of articulation of English consonants and vowels; 1. What is morphology?; 2. Words, dictionaries, and the mental lexicon; 3. Lexeme formation: the familiar; 4. Productivity and creativity; 5. Lexeme formation: further afield; 6. Inflection; 7. Typology; 8. Words and sentences: the interface between morphology and syntax; 9. Sounds and shapes: the interface between morphology and phonology; 10. Theoretical challenges; 11. Theories of morphology; Glossary; References; Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisNew pedagogical visions and technological developments have brought argumentation to the fore of educational practice. This book presents the historical, theoretical and empirical foundations of educational practices involving dialogue and argumentation, as a means to gain deeper understanding and knowledge in specific disciplines.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe discovery of sound laws by comparing attested languages is the method which has unlocked the history of European languages stretching back thousands of years before the appearance of written records, e.g. Latin p- corresponds to English f- (pes, foot; primus, first; plenus, full). Although Burmese, Chinese, and Tibetan have long been regarded as related, the systematic exploration of their shared history has never before been attempted. Tracing the history of these three languages using just such sound laws, this book sheds light on the prehistoric language from which they descend. Written for readers with little linguistic knowledge of these languages, but fully explicit and copiously indexed for the specialist, this work will serve as the bedrock for future progress in the study of these languages.Trade Review'The depth and breadth of Hill's knowledge are impressive. The clarity of his explanations, the comprehensiveness of his data, the rigor of his methodological application, and the explicit exposition of his assumptions and conclusions make the book an invaluable addition to the field, both for experts and outsiders.' Zev Handel, Journal of the American Oriental SocietyTable of ContentsIntroduction; Part I. Tibetan: 1. Old Tibetan; 2. Classical Tibetan; 3. The Bodish languages; 4. Tibetan diachronic phonology: 4.1. From Old Tibetan to proto-Bodish; 4.2. Reprise: from proto-Bodish to Old Tibetan; 4.3. From proto-Bodish to Trans-Himalayan; 4.4. Reprise: from Trans-Himalayan to proto-Bodish; 4.5. Diachronic mysteries; Part II. Burmese: 1. Old Burmese; 2. Written Burmese; 3. The Burmish languages; 4. The Loloish languages; 5. Burmese diachronic phonology: 5.1. From Burmese to proto-Burmish; 5.2. Reprise: proto-Burmish to Old Burmese; 5.3. From proto-Burmish to Trans-Himalayan; 5.4. Reprise: Trans-Himalayan to proto-Burmish; 5.5. Diachronic mysteries; Part III. Chinese: 1. Old Chinese: 1.1. Middle Chinese; 1.2. Rhymes of the Shījīng; 1.3. Structure of Chinese characters; 1.4. Less traditional sources of data for reconstructing Old Chinese; 2. Simplex initials of Old Chinese: 2.1. Internal reconstruction of Middle Chinese initials; 2.2. Expanding the Old Chinese initials using xiéshēng evidence; 3. Old Chinese pre-initials: 3.1. Reconstructing tight pre-initials using xiéshēng evidence; 3.2. Reconstructing tight pre-initials on the basis of morphological speculation; 3.3. Reconstructing tight pre-initials using proto-Mĭn; 3.4. Reconstructing tight pre-initials using loans into Vietic; 3.5. Reconstructing tight pre-initials using loans into Hmong-Mien; 3.6. Reconstructing tight pre-initials using loans into Tai-Kadai; 3.7. Reconstructing loose pre-initials; 3.8. Reconstructing loose pre-initials using proto-Mĭn; 3.9. Reconstructing loose pre-initials using xiéshēng evidence; 3.10. Reconstructing loose using loans into non-Sinitic languages; 3.11. Reconstructing loose pre-initials on the basis of morphological speculation; 4. Old Chinese medial; 5. Old Chinese vowels; 6. Origins of the tones and fnal clusters; 7. Finals of Old Chinese; 8. How to reconstruct a word in Old Chinese; 9. From Old Chinese to Trans-Himalayan; 10. Reprise: Trans-Himalayan to Old Chinese; 11. Diachronic mysteries; Part IV. Trans-Himalayan: 1. Overview of Trans-Himalayan phonology; 2. Initials of Trans-Himalayan: 2.1. Simplex resonants; 2.2. Simplex obstruents; 3. Vowels of Trans-Himalayan; 4. Finals of Trans-Himalayan; 5. Reprise of Diachronic mysteries; 6. Concluding remarks.

Read more less

Book SynopsisWritten for both researchers and advanced students, this Handbook provides a state-of-the-art survey of the field of Spanish linguistics. Balancing different theoretical perspectives among expert scholars, it provides an in-depth examination of all sub-fields of research in Hispanic linguistics, with a focus on recent advances.

Read more less

Book SynopsisSociophonetics focuses on the relationship between phonetic or phonological form on the one hand, and social and regional factors on the other, working across fields as diverse as sociolinguistics, phonetics, speech sciences and psycholinguistics. Covering methodological, theoretical and computational approaches, this engaging introduction to sociophonetics brings new insights to age-old questions about language variation and change, and to the broader nature of language. It includes examples of important work on speech perception, focusing on vowels and sibilants throughout to provide detailed exemplification. The accompanying website provides a range of online resources, including audio files, data processing scripts and links. Written in an accessible style, this book will be welcomed by students and researchers in sociolinguistics, phonetics, speech sciences and psycholinguistics. See book website athttp://lingtools.uoregon.edu/sociophonetics/Table of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; 1. Sociophonetics = sociolinguists + phonetics; 2. Sociophonetics and its methods: foundations; 3. Sociophonetics and its methods: vowels and sibilants; 4. Regional variation and sociophonetics: a new dialectology?; 5. Sociophonetics and social factors; 6. Sociophonetics, style and identity; 7. Sociophonetics and sound change; 8. Sociophonetics and its methodological future; 9. In closing.

Read more less

Book SynopsisAre you raising your child bilingually, or planning to do so in the future, but are unsure how to proceed? Using a question-and-answer format, this practical and reassuring guide will enable readers to make informed decisions about how to raise their child with two or more languages. To grow up bilingually is a necessity or an opportunity for more children today than ever before. However, parents are frequently uncertain about what to do, or even fear that they may be putting their child''s development at risk. Disentangling fact from myth, it shows that a child can acquire more than one ''first'' language simultaneously and that one language need not have negative effects on the other. Each chapter is devoted to a question typically asked by parents in counselling sessions, followed by a concise answer, summaries of the evidence and practical tips.Trade Review'Prospective parents considering raising their children with two or more languages or parents who are already doing so will find this book by an eminent child bilingualism specialist invaluable. A combination of deep insights based on solid scientific research and well considered common sense, together with attention to families' well-being, make sure that this guide will greatly help families on their bilingual path.' Annick De Houwer, Universität Erfurt, Germany'Jürgen M. Meisel is an internationally respected authority on child bilingualism. Bilingual Children is a beautifully written, eminently readable guide for parents and caregivers who want to understand the advantages and (mostly mythical) drawbacks of raising children with a command of two or more languages. The book is a practical, research-informed guide on how to do it successfully, whether within a family or a societal bi- or multilingual setting, when the child's first exposure to the languages is simultaneous or sequential, and for children of different starting ages. Highly recommended.' Michael H. Long, University of Maryland'This study will be valuable to all who are interested in or curious about bilingualism.' L. Lopez, Choice'While seeking to foster bilingualism during childhood is a laudable and quite reasonable goal, there is no one-size-fits-all approach for each family. This book is an invaluable resource for those wishing to understand scientific evidence and practical choices that will help them to support bilingual children. It is therefore highly recommended reading for parents and caregivers of young bi- or multicultural individuals.' Daniel O. Jackson, Japan Journal of Multilingualism and MulticulturalismTable of Contents1. Bilingualism in early childhood – disentangling myths and facts; 2. How infants become native speakers; 3. Two languages in one mind – differentiating linguistic systems; 4. Keeping languages apart: mixing, interference and interaction of languages; 5. Language dominance, strong and weak languages; 6. Trilingual and more – the role of input; 7. The age question; 8. Benefits and advantages of child bilingualism; References; Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe internationally acclaimed author harnesses his brilliant imagination and masterful storytelling ability to create a catalog of new words inspired by stories of real people in this wondrous book reminiscent of Italo Calvino''s mesmerizing Invisible Cities.How many times have words not been enough?How many complex feelings don?t have a corresponding noun that properly describes them?How many times has language left us like an archer without arrows in the labyrinth of our emotions?Award-winning author Stefano Massini, a master of expression,, made a discovery that shot new life into his writing practice. To his surprise he found that the ancient rules of language were not quite as restrictive as he had long envisioned them to be. With so many emotions and states of mind missing modern descriptors and definitions, Massini stumbled across a simple but artistry-altering idea. Instead of compromising honest expression through perfunctory verbiage, he decided language was, if anything, a flowing palette of colors he could use to paint all things. Words are meant to be invented.To reconfirm his belief in the magic of words, Massini returned to the wondrous mechanism that has fed dictionaries from time immemorial. If he could not find the precise word he wanted, he created one. In this delightful compendium, he introduces his personal vocabulary; every chapter mentions a new word that comes from a story about a real person, from Louis XIV to an American gangster.The Book of Nonexistent Words is a beautifully illustrated collection of linguistic origin stories wrought from the mind of an internationally renowned storytelling icon. Massini effectively liberates our human capacity for using language creatively and shows how we can embrace storytelling to fine tune our way of being in the world. Massini encourages us to be imaginative; if the language in the dictionary cannot adequately match the reality of the here and now, we must create new words that ring true.Translated from the Italian by Richard Dixon

Read more less

Book SynopsisNow in its eleventh successful edition, Communicating Effectively presents a comprehensive introduction to interpersonal, intercultural, professional, group, and public communication. Providing just the right amount of theory and research, the book is packed with thought-provoking prose and activities that engage student interest. A pragmatic approach enables students to appreciate ideas, concepts, and theories in their own lives.Table of ContentsBrief ContentsContentsPrefacePart 1 Basic Principles of CommunicationChapter 1 The Communication ProcessChapter 2 Self, Perception, and CommunicationChapter 3 Verbal CommunicationChapter 4 Nonverbal CommunicationPart 2 Interpersonal CommunicationChapter 5 ListeningChapter 6 Interpersonal RelationshipsChapter 7 Evaluating and Improving RelationshipsChapter 8 Communication and Technology Part 3 Other Forms of CommunicationChapter 9 Conflict and Conflict Management Chapter 10 Intercultural Communication Chapter 11 Small-Group Participation and LeadershipPart 4 Communicating in PublicChapter 12 Getting Started and Finding Speech MaterialChapter 13 Organizing and Outlining the SpeechChapter 14 Delivering the SpeechChapter 15 Informative and Persuasive SpeechesGlossaryReferencesCreditsIndex

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe only book that integrates all important small group communication topics into a single comprehensive conceptual model, this text pioneered the systems approach for the group communication course. Each chapter begins with a brief preview, followed by a glossary of terms and a real life case study. The text material in each chapter is followed by several experiential exercises for skill development and two original readings.Instructors and students can now access their course content through the Connect digital learning platform by purchasing either standalone Connect access or a bundle of print and Connect access. McGraw-Hill Connect is a subscription-based learning service accessible online through your personal computer or tablet. Choose this option if your instructor will require Connect to be used in the course. Your subscription to Connect includes the following:â SmartBook - an adaptive digital version of the course textbook that personalizes your reading expTable of ContentsPrefaceChapter 1 What Is Small Group Interaction? Chapter 2 Communication Processes Chapter 3 Relevant Background Factors Chapter 4 Group Circumstances and Structure Chapter 5 Leadership and Social Influence Processes Chapter 6 Decision-Making Processes Chapter 7 Conflict Management Chapter 8 ConsequencesAppendix A Small Group Presentations to an AudienceAppendix B Observing Group ProcessGlossaryReferencesCreditsIndex

Read more less

Book SynopsisArm your students with the strategies they need for success with 101 Tips for Online Course Success. Many students think they are prepared for online classes, in fact they often think they will be easier than on-ground courses, but are they actually ready for the challenges that come with learning online?Help your students manage their time, keep organized, stay motivated, use online resources, use learning management systems, work in groups, and much more! 101 Tips for Online Course Success is everything your students need to succeed in an online or hybrid course. It is their handbook and planner that can complement any online or hybrid course, regardless of the subject matter. It can also be used in student success courses that introduce students to the college experience. Most of the strategies and tips included in this text are also relevant to the onsite courses.Table of ContentsPart 1: Preparing Before the Semester BeginsPart 2: Communicating With Your ProfessorPart 3: Using EmailPart 4: Learning Management Systems (LMS)Part 5: Managing Time and Staying OrganizedPart 6: Enhancing Study SkillsPart 7: Writing AssignmentsPart 8: Taking Tests/Quizzes OnlinePart 9: Working in GroupsPart 10: Staying Motivated Throughout the SemesterPart 11: Using Online ResourcesPart 12: Calendars, Contacts, Professional Portfolio, and Notes

Read more less

Book Synopsis For courses in first-year composition. This version of Writing and Reading Across the Curriculum has been updated to reflect the 8th Edition of the MLA Handbook (April 2016)*   The authority and currency of The Little, Brown Handbook in a briefer, more affordable, spiral-bound format LB Brief, Sixth Edition helps students to find what they need - and to use what they find. This reliable reference merges the authority of its parent, The Little, Brown Handbook, with a more streamlined presentation. LB Brief maximizes that handbook’s strengths, while keeping pace with the rapid changes in writing and its teaching. It answers questions about the writing process, critical thinking, grammar and style, research writing, documentation, and more. With a cross-curricular outlo

Read more less

Book SynopsisCHARLES TEMPLE is a professor of education at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York, where he teaches courses on literacy, children's literature, storytelling, and international education. He has written books on emergent literacy, invented spelling, writing instruction, language arts, diagnosis and remediation of reading disabilities, and children's literature, as well as books for children. He codirects Critical Thinking International, Inc., a nonprofit organization that does children's book development and literacy work around the world.   DONNA OGLE is Emerita Professor of Reading and Language at National-Louis University (NLU) in Chicago, Illinois, and is active in research and professional development projects. She served as senior consultant to the Chicago Striving Readers Project, was CoDirector of the Literacy Partners Project, and codirects the Reading Leadership InstTable of ContentsBrief Table of Contents Approaches to Teaching Reading The Social and Cultural Contexts for Teaching All Children to Read What Reading Teachers Need to Know About Language Emergent Literacy Phonics and Word Knowledge Helping Readers Build Fluency The Importance of Vocabulary Development Reading Comprehension, Part I: Making Sense of Literature Reading Comprehension, Part II: Understanding and Learning with Informational Texts Critical Thinking and Critical Literacy Teaching Children to Spell and Write Assessing Literacy Integrating Language and Literacy Instruction Across the Grades Models and Strategies for Teaching ESL and for Teaching Reading in the Mother Tongue Appendix A: Addressing the Common Core Standards Appendix B: Teach It! Instructional Activities References Glossary Name Index Subject Index Detailed Table of Contents Approaches to Teaching Reading Why Does Literacy Matter? How Well Do Children in the United States Read? Components of Reading Ability Phases of Reading Development The Recent History of Reading Instruction: How WeGot Where We Are The Social and Cultural Contexts for Teaching All Children to Read The Social Contexts of Literacy Planning for a Literate Classroom Meeting the Literacy Needs of All Children Response to Intervention (RTI) Finding the Books and Materials TheyWant to Read What Reading Teachers Need to Know About Language Phonology: The Sounds of English Morphology: How English Words Are Built Vocabulary: Words and Their Meanings Syntax: Ordering and Inflecting Classes of Words Text Structure Emergent Literacy What Is Emergent Literacy? Language-Based Learning and Emergent Literacy Print-Based Learning and Emergent Literacy Comprehensive Strategies to Nurture Emergent Literacy Teaching Specific Skills Environmental Strategies to Support Emergent Literacy Involving Families in Emergent Literacy Phonics and Word Knowledge What Is Phonics? What Is Word Knowledge? Words as Wholes: The Logographic Phase Letter-by-Letter Reading: The Alphabetic Phase Chunking: The Orthographic Phase Meaningful Word Parts: The Morphological Phase Word Histories and Families: The Derivational Phase Helping Students Read Words in Context Helping Readers Build Fluency Fluency in Reading Modeling Fluent Oral Reading Supporting Children’s Reading for Fluency Practicing Fluency With and Without the Teacher’s Guidance Embedding Repeated Reading in Performance The Importance of Vocabulary Development What Is Vocabulary? What Does the Research Say About Vocabulary? Teaching Vocabulary Teaching Strategies for Independent Word Learning Reading Comprehension, Part 1: Making Sense of Literature How Students Understand Literature Teaching for Comprehension: General Strategies Teaching for Comprehension: Specific Skills Close Reading Assessing Comprehension Reading Comprehension, Part II: Understanding and Learning with Informational Texts Characteristics of Informational Texts Understanding How Readers Comprehend Informational Texts Teaching Students to Use Features of Informational Texts Teaching with Informational Texts Classrooms That Develop Independent Learners Critical Thinking and Critical Literacy Critical Thinking and Critical Literacy Looking Critically at Works of Literature Thinking Critically About Texts Other Than Stories Teaching Strategies for Critical Thinking Teaching Children to Spell and Write Spelling Development and Assessment Teaching Children to Spell A Writing Process in Five Parts Writing in Different Genres Assessment of Writing Writing to Learn Assessing Literacy What Is Assessment and Why Do We Assess? Approaches to Assessment Terms Used in Testing Assessing Emergent Readers Assessing Beginning Readers and Beyond Other Uses of Assessment Integrating Language and Literacy Instruction Across the Grades Teaching Print Concepts and Phonological Awareness in Context Teaching Phonics in Context Teaching Morphology in Context Teaching Grammar in Context Teaching Text Structure Models and Strategies for Teaching ESL and for Teaching Reading in the Mother Tongue Options for Teaching the English Language Learner Major Principles of Second-Language Acquisition Instructional Strategies for Second-Language Acquisition Options for Teaching the English Language Learnerto Read Mother Tongue Support in the Bilingual Classroom Appendix A: Addressing the Common Core Standards Appendix B: Teach It! Instructional Activities References Glossary Name Index Subject Index

Read more less