LINGUISTICS. AN INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE AND. COMMUNICATION. Fifth Edition. Adrian Akmajian. Richard A. Demers. Ann K. Farmer. Robert M. The text provides a sound introduction to linguistic methodology while also The late Adrian Akmajian was Professor of Linguistics at the University of Arizona. by. Adrian Akmajian. · Rating details · ratings · 7 reviews. This popular introductory linguistics text is unique in the way various themes are integrated.
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There are moments here and there that shine through, and I did like the last chapter, on language and the brain, which was written by a different author.
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Darcey rated it liked it Jan 30, But there must certainly be something better out there – just wish I could find it. Harnish Limited preview – The fifth edition has been thoroughly lintuistics. One primary theme is the question, “How is a speaker’s communicative intent recognized?
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Linguistics: An Introduction to Language and Communication
Revisions include, but are not limited to, the addition of “selected readings” sections, updated examples, new discussion on the creative nature of neologisms, and the use of IPA as linguisticw primary transcription system throughout. Sahba Baghai rated it liked it Apr 18, An understanding of these patterns enables the reader to write a phonemic transcription of any English word. Great academic introduction akkajian the study of linguistics. Revisions include, but are not limited to, the addition of “selected readings” sections, updated examples, new discussion on the creative nature of neologisms, and the use of IPA as the primary transcription system throughout.
I will have to supplement it with readings that I hope will go down a bit easier.
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John rated it really liked it Oct 18, The text provides a sound introduction to linguistic methodology while also revealing why people are intrinsically interested in language—the ultimate puzzle of the human mind.