Why Study Linguistics

Kristin Denham (Western Washington University), Anne Lobeck

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Routledge
20 September 2018

Language: history & general works; linguistics

Series: Routledge Guides to Linguistics

Why Study Linguistics is designed to help anyone with an interest in studying language understand what linguistics is, and what linguists do. Exploring how the scientific study of language differs from other ways of investigating this uniquely human behavior, Why Study Linguistics:

explores the various topics that students of linguistics study, including sound systems of language, the structure of words and sentences and their meanings, and the wider social context of language change and language variation;

explains what you might do with a degree in linguistics and the kinds of jobs and careers that studying linguistics prepares you for;

is supported by a list of links to additional resources available online.

This book is the first of its kind and will be essential reading for anyone considering a course of study in this fascinating subject, as well as teachers, advisors, student mentors, and anyone who wants to know more about the scientific study of language.

By: Kristin Denham (Western Washington University), Anne Lobeck
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
Weight: 252g
ISBN: 9781138925885
ISBN 10: 1138925888
Series: Routledge Guides to Linguistics
Pages: 222
Publication Date: 20 September 2018
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgements Chapter 1 - Why read this book Chapter 2 - Questions Linguists Study Chapter 3 - The Study of Sound: Phonetics and Phonology Chapter 4 - The Study of Words: Morphology Chapter 5 - The Study of Sentence Structure: Syntax Chapter 6 - The Study of Meaning: Semantics and Pragmatics Chapter 7 - Studying Language Change Chapter 8 - Studying Language Variation, Language in Society Chapter 9 - Studying Language in the Brain Chapter 10 - After Studying Linguistics References Index

Kristin Denham is Professor of Linguistics at Western Washington University, USA. Anne Lobeck is Professor of Linguistics at Western Washington University, USA.

Reviews for Why Study Linguistics

This is a remarkably clear and accessible first introduction to linguistics. Building on students' background knowledge and assumptions, it makes the case for studying language to those who may have never considered doing so. The text's compactness makes it ideal for assigning not only in an introductory linguistics course but also as a supplement to courses in other subjects. The final chapter, which highlights the many ways linguistics can be useful in careers, will be of great interest to both current and prospective students of linguistics. Lise Dobrin, University of Virginia, USA