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Studying the English Language answers these questions and many more. Organised into eighteen thematic chapters, each of which can be read at one sitting, this is a clear and lively introduction to the diversity and history of English, and to relevant contemporary and classic work in linguistics. Thoroughly updated and revised, this second edition contains three new chapters, on the story of American English, the spread of English across the world and the work of Noam Chomsky. Wide ranging and easy to use, other topics include the effects of dialect and accent on identity, swearing and offensive names in English, language and gender, language planning and theories about the origin of language. Full of entertaining examples, illustrations and useful guides to further reading, this is the ideal companion for all those new to the study of the English language, and essential reading for anyone with a general interest in the subject. Praise for the first edition: 'Penhallurick effortlessly weaves anecdotes and examples from popular culture, philosophy, psychology and literature into his discussion of the English language and language in general. An engaging and enjoyable read for bright first-year students who need a broad overview of the insights linguistics can offer'- Heather Murray, Department of Applied Linguistics, University of Bern Praise for the second edition: 'Very clear, and well done.

Rob Penhallurick's discussion of work I am familiar with seemed to me very accurate, a lucid introduction to leading ideas in these areas of the study of language' - Professor Noam Chomsky, Massachusetts Institute of Technology 'This is a multi-audience and multi-purpose book that can be advertised for its various features and strengths. It's longer not because it is saying more and more about the same things but because it now engages with the full field of studying English language and linguistics, and makes sense of a great deal of complex theorising as well as history and everyday examples'- Martin Coyle, Cardiff University, UK It is a comprehensive overview of the subject, peppered with entertaining anecdotes that make Penhallurick's academic points beautifully clear and the book as a whole very easy to read.

Rob Penhallurick Studying The English Language Pdf Free

Covering virtually all aspects of the study of the English language, from the history of English to language policy and planning, what I particularly like about the book is how rooted it is in the history of linguistics. Student readers, therefore, will gain not just a thorough grounding in methods and issues in the study of the English language, but a clear sense of how the subject has developed over the years and why it is important to study it. I recommend the book wholeheartedly for anyone wanting a comprehensive introductory text for an undergraduate course in English Language' -Dan McIntyre, 'Year's work in stylistics 2010', Language and Literature 20(4) November 2011 347 -364. Abbreviations List of Figures Acknowledgements Preface Space: The Diversity of English Time: The History and Pre-History of English Contact: The Case of Middle English 'She Loves You.

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American English Inside Out English Across the World: History and Varieties Signs: The Semiotic View of Language Strange Orchestras: The Underlying Symbolic Structure of Languages Myth: Language and Reality Sex: Language and Gender Tyranny: Some Daring and Ingenious Escapes Telling Stories: The Structure of Discourse in English What's in a Norm? The Nature of Standard English Language with Attitude: Dialect, Accent and Identity Fixing: Language Planning and Regulation Slippage: Slips of the Tongue and Other Blunders Communication Breakdown: Modelling What Happens When We Communicate Noam Chomsky and the Generative Enterprise: Language as it is if You Don't Have To Bother Talking The Nature of Language: Linguistic Theory and the Question of Origins References for Examples Bibliography Webography Index.