The Cambridge Handbook of English Historical Linguistics
Title | The Cambridge Handbook of English Historical Linguistics PDF eBook |
Author | Merja Kytö |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 1092 |
Release | 2016-05-03 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 1316472914 |
English historical linguistics is a subfield of linguistics which has developed theories and methods for exploring the history of the English language. This Handbook provides an account of state-of-the-art research on this history. It offers an in-depth survey of materials, methods, and language-theoretical models used to study the long diachrony of English. The frameworks covered include corpus linguistics, historical sociolinguistics, historical pragmatics and manuscript studies, among others. The chapters, by leading experts, examine the interplay of language theory and empirical data throughout, critically assessing the work in the field. Of particular importance are the diverse data sources which have become increasingly available in electronic form, allowing the discipline to develop in new directions. The Handbook offers access to the rich and many-faceted spectrum of work in English historical linguistics, past and present, and will be useful for researchers and students interested in hands-on research on the history of English.
The Cambridge Handbook of Spanish Linguistics
Title | The Cambridge Handbook of Spanish Linguistics PDF eBook |
Author | Kimberly L. Geeslin |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 1098 |
Release | 2018-08-23 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | 1316800717 |
Written for both researchers and advanced students, this Handbook provides a state-of-the-art survey of the field of Spanish linguistics. Balancing different theoretical perspectives among expert scholars, it provides an in-depth examination of all sub-fields of research in Hispanic linguistics, with a focus on recent advances.
The Cambridge Handbook of Germanic Linguistics
Title | The Cambridge Handbook of Germanic Linguistics PDF eBook |
Author | Michael T. Putnam |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 1176 |
Release | 2020-04-16 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | 1108386350 |
The first comprehensive overview of the structure of modern Germanic languages. Written by a team of internationally-renowned experts, it is a vital resource for students and researchers investigating the Germanic family of languages and dialects, covering key topics such as phonology, morphology, syntax, heritage and minority languages.
The Cambridge Handbook of Heritage Languages and Linguistics
Title | The Cambridge Handbook of Heritage Languages and Linguistics PDF eBook |
Author | Silvina Montrul |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 1171 |
Release | 2021-11-25 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 110880053X |
Heritage languages are minority languages learned in a bilingual environment. These include immigrant languages, aboriginal or indigenous languages and historical minority languages. In the last two decades, heritage languages have become central to many areas of linguistic research, from bilingual language acquisition, education and language policies, to theoretical linguistics. Bringing together contributions from a team of internationally renowned experts, this Handbook provides a state-of-the-art overview of this emerging area of study from a number of different perspectives, ranging from theoretical linguistics to language education and pedagogy. Presenting comprehensive data on heritage languages from around the world, it covers issues ranging from individual aspects of heritage language knowledge to broader societal, educational, and policy concerns in local, global and international contexts. Surveying the most current issues and trends in this exciting field, it is essential reading for graduate students and researchers, as well as language practitioners and other language professionals.
The Cambridge Handbook of Historical Syntax
Title | The Cambridge Handbook of Historical Syntax PDF eBook |
Author | Adam Ledgeway |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 1321 |
Release | 2017-03-09 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 1316720586 |
Change is an inherent feature of all aspects of language, and syntax is no exception. While the synchronic study of syntax allows us to make discoveries about the nature of syntactic structure, the study of historical syntax offers even greater possibilities. Over recent decades, the study of historical syntax has proven to be a powerful scientific tool of enquiry with which to challenge and reassess hypotheses and ideas about the nature of syntactic structure which go beyond the observed limits of the study of the synchronic syntax of individual languages or language families. In this timely Handbook, the editors bring together the best of recent international scholarship on historical syntax. Each chapter is focused on a theme rather than an individual language, allowing readers to discover how systematic descriptions of historical data can profitably inform and challenge highly diverse sets of theoretical assumptions.
The Cambridge Handbook of English Corpus Linguistics
Title | The Cambridge Handbook of English Corpus Linguistics PDF eBook |
Author | Douglas Biber |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 757 |
Release | 2015-06-25 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 1316298701 |
The Cambridge Handbook of English Corpus Linguistics (CHECL) surveys the breadth of corpus-based linguistic research on English, including chapters on collocations, phraseology, grammatical variation, historical change, and the description of registers and dialects. The most innovative aspects of the CHECL are its emphasis on critical discussion, its explicit evaluation of the state of the art in each sub-discipline, and the inclusion of empirical case studies. While each chapter includes a broad survey of previous research, the primary focus is on a detailed description of the most important corpus-based studies in this area, with discussion of what those studies found, and why they are important. Each chapter also includes a critical discussion of the corpus-based methods employed for research in this area, as well as an explicit summary of new findings and discoveries.
The Cambridge Handbook of Linguistic Anthropology
Title | The Cambridge Handbook of Linguistic Anthropology PDF eBook |
Author | N. J. Enfield |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 910 |
Release | 2014-09-11 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1139992325 |
The field of linguistic anthropology looks at human uniqueness and diversity through the lens of language, our species' special combination of art and instinct. Human language both shapes, and is shaped by, our minds, societies, and cultural worlds. This state-of-the-field survey covers a wide range of topics, approaches and theories, such as the nature and function of language systems, the relationship between language and social interaction, and the place of language in the social life of communities. Promoting a broad vision of the subject, spanning a range of disciplines from linguistics to biology, from psychology to sociology and philosophy, this authoritative handbook is an essential reference guide for students and researchers working on language and culture across the social sciences.