Designed for those beginning to study linguistics, this is a lively introduction to two key aspects of the structure of language: syntax (the structure of sentences) and morphology (the structure of words). It shows students in a step-by-step fashion how to analyze the syntax and morphology of any language, by clearly describing the basic methods and techniques, and providing almost 100 practical exercises based on data from a rich variety of the world's languages.
Written in an engaging style and complete with a comprehensive glossary, Exploring Language Structure explains linguistic concepts by using clear analogies from everyday life. It introduces a range of essential topics in syntax and morphology, such as rules, categories, word classes, grammatical relations, multi-clause constructions, and typology.
Providing a solid foundation in morphology and syntax, this is the perfect introductory text for beginning students, and will fully prepare them for more advanced courses in linguistic analysis.
Clearly describes the basic methods and techniques for analyzing the syntax and morphology of any language
Contains almost 100 practical exercises based on data from a variety of languages
Provides hundreds of well-glossed examples from languages in all areas of the world
Explains linguistic concepts using clear analogies from everyday life
Provides a solid foundation for more advanced courses in linguistic analysis
Categories:
- Reference
- Words, Language & Grammar
- Linguistics
- Words, Language & Grammar
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Author : Payne, Thomas
Language : English
Edition : Student
Published :2006-01-16
Number Of Pages : 390
Binding : Paperback
ISBN-10 : 0521671507
ISBN-13 : 9780521671507
Item weight : 1.77 lb
Dimensions : 0.88 in x 6.85 in x 9.72 in
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