Linguistics For Dummies

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By Rose-Marie Dechaine and Strang Burton and Eric Vatikiotis-Bateson

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Linguistics For Dummies offers a fascinating, fun, and friendly introduction to the scientific study of human language. It covers how languages are constructed, their function, societal impact, and the process of language learning. Designed to align with a typical college-level introductory linguistics course, this book equips readers with the confidence and knowledge to excel academically and appreciate the complexities of language.
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Ideal for students enrolled in introductory linguistics courses and anyone with a keen interest in understanding the science behind human language.

The fascinating, fun, and friendly way to understand the science behind human language Linguistics is the scientific study of human language. Linguistics students study how languages are constructed, how they function, how they affect society, and how humans learn language.

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The fascinating, fun, and friendly way to understand the science behind human language

Linguistics is the scientific study of human language. Linguistics students study how languages are constructed, how they function, how they affect society, and how humans learn language. From understanding other languages to teaching computers to communicate, linguistics plays a vital role in society. Linguistics For Dummies tracks to a typical college-level introductory linguistics course and arms you with the confidence, knowledge, and know-how to score your highest.

Understand the science behind human language
Grasp how language is constructed
Score your highest in college-level linguistics

If you're enrolled in an introductory linguistics course or simply have a love of human language, Linguistics For Dummies is your one-stop resource for unlocking the science of the spoken word.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781118091692

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 January 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 522g

Pages: 384

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Dummies Education & Reference Eric Vatikiotis-Bateson Non-Fiction Rose-Marie Dechaine Strang Burton

About the Author

Strang Burton is a linguist with the Stolo nation and has taught linguistics at a number of universities. Rose-Marie Dechaine and Eric Vatikiotis-Bateson are professors of linguistics at the University of British Columbia.