The History of English : A Student's Guide Paperback / softback
by Ishtia Singh
Paperback / softback
Description
The History of English provides an accessible introduction to the changes that English has undergone from its Indo-European beginnings to the present day.
The text looks at the major periods in the history of English, and provides for each a socio-historical context, an overview of the relevant major linguistic changes, and also focuses on an area of current research interest, either in sociolinguistics or in literary studies.
Exercises and activities that allow the reader to get 'hands-on' with different stages of the language, as well as with the concepts of language change, are also included.
By explaining language change with close reference to literary and other textual examples and emphasising the integral link between a language and its society, this text is especially useful for students of literature as well as linguistics.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:240 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:31/03/2005
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- ISBN:9780340806951
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Only a few left - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:240 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:31/03/2005
- Category:
- ISBN:9780340806951