Deconstructing Language Structure and Meaning
Title | Deconstructing Language Structure and Meaning PDF eBook |
Author | Mihaela Tănase-Dogaru |
Publisher | Cambridge Scholars Publishing |
Pages | 349 |
Release | 2021-07-01 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 1527571815 |
This volume brings together a number of researchers working on generative syntax and semantics, language acquisition and phonology to explore various theoretical frameworks, ranging from generative grammar and formal semantics to more descriptive approaches. The contributions gathered here investigate various aspects in the syntax, semantics, phonology and acquisition of Romanian in comparison with other (mainly Romance) languages. The book will be of interest to linguists who are keen on keeping up with the latest advances in the field of Romance studies, as well as those whose research bears on languages such as Hungarian, German, and Maltese, among others.
Studies in English Syntax
Title | Studies in English Syntax PDF eBook |
Author | Charles Alphonso Smith |
Publisher | |
Pages | 104 |
Release | 1906 |
Genre | English language |
ISBN |
Studies in Linguistic Variation and Change 3
Title | Studies in Linguistic Variation and Change 3 PDF eBook |
Author | Fabienne Toupin |
Publisher | Cambridge Scholars Publishing |
Pages | 193 |
Release | 2020-02-18 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 1527547175 |
This volume brings together contributions tracing the complex paths of change taken by the English language in its long history, from its beginnings in Old English to the present day. It addresses issues in a variety of fields ranging from semantics and morphosyntax to the interface between syntax and phonology, using a number of different theoretical standpoints. As such, the text reflects a diversity of approaches to corpora, and will serve to improve the reader’s understanding of some of the many developments and alterations that have affected English. It will be of interest to all scholars and students working on the history of English, as well as students of historical linguistics in general.
Studies in English Syntax
Title | Studies in English Syntax PDF eBook |
Author | Charles Alphonso Smith |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 190? |
Genre | |
ISBN |
Adventures in English Syntax
Title | Adventures in English Syntax PDF eBook |
Author | Robert Freidin |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 217 |
Release | 2020-02-20 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 1108487726 |
An engaging introduction to English sentence structure, showing how users can apply this knowledge to become better readers and writers.
English Syntax
Title | English Syntax PDF eBook |
Author | Jong-Bok Kim |
Publisher | Center for the Study of Language and Information Publica Tion |
Pages | 316 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN |
"Focusing on the descriptive facts of English, this volume provides a systematic introduction to English syntax for students with no prior knowledge of English grammar or syntactic analysis. English Syntax aims to help students appreciate the various sentence patterns available in the language, understand insights into core data of its syntax, develop analytic abilities to further explore the patterns of English, and learn precise ways of formalizing syntactic analysis for a variety of English data and major constructions such as agreement, raising and control, the auxiliary system, passive, wh- questions, relative clauses, extrapolation, and clefts"--Publisher's description.
Introducing English Syntax
Title | Introducing English Syntax PDF eBook |
Author | Peter Fenn |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 436 |
Release | 2017-11-15 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 1351373501 |
Introducing English Syntax provides a basic introduction to syntax for students studying English as a foreign language at university. Examining English phrase and sentence structure from a descriptive point of view, this book develops the reader’s understanding of the characteristic features of English sentence construction and provides the necessary theoretical apparatus for engaging with the language. Key features include: A unique framework combining theoretical and practical approaches to provide an insight into the intricacies of English syntax; An accessible and clear style which guides the learner through analysis, application and practical construction of sentences; A range of exercises at the end of each chapter and a brand new e-resource housing answers and commentaries to these exercises. This book requires no previous knowledge of linguistics and is essential reading for students and teachers of applied linguistics and EFL/ESL, as well as those who seek a basic grounding in English sentence structure.