An Introduction to Language, 10th ed.

Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, AN INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE, Tenth Edition, is appropriate for a variety of fields--including education, languages, psychology, cognitive science, anthropology, English, and teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)--at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. This completely updated edition retains the clear descriptions, humor, and seamless pedagogy that have made the book a perennial best-seller, while adding new information and exercises that render each topic fresh, engaging, and current. Available with InfoTrac Student Collections http://gocengage.com/infotrac Assuming No Prior Knowledge Of Linguistics, An Introduction To Language, Tenth Edition, Is Appropriate For A Variety Of Fields--including Education, Languages, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Anthropology, English, And Teaching English As A Second Language (tesl)--at Both The Undergraduate And Graduate Levels. This Completely Updated Edition Retains The Clear Descriptions, Humor, And Seamless Pedagogy That Have Made The Book A Perennial Best-seller, While Adding New Information And Exercises That Render Each Topic Fresh, Engaging, And Current. What Is Language? -- Morphology : The Words Of Language --syntax : The Sentence Patterns Of Language -- Meaning Of Language -- Phonetics : The Sounds Of Language -- Phonology : The Sound Patterns Of Language -- Language In Society -- Language Change : The Syllables Of Time -- Language Acquisition -- Language Processing And The Human Brain -- Computer Processing Of Human Language -- Writing : The Abcs Of Language. Victoria Fromkin, Late, University Of California, Los Angeles ; Robert Rodman, North Carolina State University, Raleigh ; Nina Hyams, University Of California, Los Angeles. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.