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The English Language volume assumes no prior knowledge of the subject. For students who have never studied English Language before, it will give an idea of what to expect. For students already studying English Language at school, it will provide a concise but comprehensive learning aid.

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Key to main symbols; Preface; PART ONE: WHAT IS ENGLISH LANGUAGE?; 1. Phonetics and Phonology (The Sounds of English); 2. Vocabulary; 3. Inflectional Morphology; 4. Syntax; 5. History of English; 6. Regional Variation; 7. Social Variation; 8. Functional Variation; 9. Language Change; 10. Language and Poetry; PART TWO: STUDY SKILLS; 11. Be in the Know; 12. Learning: Reading. Assessment and Self-Directed; 13. Time Management; 14. Tutorials, Seminars and Oral Presentations; 15. Lectures; 16. Essays and Dissertations; 17. Improving Written Communication; 18. Examinations; Appendix I: Sample Degree Exam Paper; Appendix II: Sample Essay Answer.

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      Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 21/03/2003
      ISBN13: 9780748615445, 978-0748615445
      ISBN10: 074861544X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The English Language volume assumes no prior knowledge of the subject. For students who have never studied English Language before, it will give an idea of what to expect. For students already studying English Language at school, it will provide a concise but comprehensive learning aid.

      Table of Contents
      Key to main symbols; Preface; PART ONE: WHAT IS ENGLISH LANGUAGE?; 1. Phonetics and Phonology (The Sounds of English); 2. Vocabulary; 3. Inflectional Morphology; 4. Syntax; 5. History of English; 6. Regional Variation; 7. Social Variation; 8. Functional Variation; 9. Language Change; 10. Language and Poetry; PART TWO: STUDY SKILLS; 11. Be in the Know; 12. Learning: Reading. Assessment and Self-Directed; 13. Time Management; 14. Tutorials, Seminars and Oral Presentations; 15. Lectures; 16. Essays and Dissertations; 17. Improving Written Communication; 18. Examinations; Appendix I: Sample Degree Exam Paper; Appendix II: Sample Essay Answer.

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