Essential Introductory Linguistics

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By Grover Hudson

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Essential Introductory Linguistics by Grover Hudson is a carefully structured textbook designed for introductory linguistics courses. It emphasises clarity and focus, presenting only the essential topics needed for a solid foundation. The material follows the typical semester structure, with short chapters grouped into clear numbered sections that include illustrative examples and lists. Integrated exercises encourage active learning, and each chapter wraps up with summaries and practice problems. This book not only serves as a study guide but is also supported by an instructor's manual, making it a practical choice for both students and lecturers.
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This book is best suited for beginning linguistics students, especially those in undergraduate courses or linguistics majors seeking a clear and concise introduction. It also appeals to instructors looking for a focused textbook with integrated exercises facilitating active learning.

This is textbook for courses in introductory linguistics.

Description

Essential Introductory Linguistics is a new kind of textbook for courses in introductory linguistics. It makes clear what is important or essential and omits what is not. It is strictly selective, highly structured, focused, to-the-point, and informative.

This textbook presents material in a way that mirrors the structure of a typical semester of teaching and integrates many exercises into the text. It meets the needs of the busy student who wants the textbook to get straight to the point, and it suits the instructor looking for a textbook that not only identifies key material but also integrates it with numerous exercises, engaging the student in active learning.

The book organises, develops, integrates, and practices topics more thoroughly than other textbooks. Chapters are short, each corresponding generally to two typical class periods. They are organised in a very clear way, with numbered and labelled sections. Information is presented in lists and generous illustrative material is provided.

Each chapter concludes with an outline, a list of new concepts and terms, and a set of short, often objective, exercises. Thus, the book will serve both as a study guide and as a textbook for beginning students.

Essential Introductory Linguistics is supported by an instructor's manual.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Jeffrey P. Kaplan from San Diego State University praises the book as an exciting and distinctive introductory text, ideal for upper-division undergraduates and linguistics majors, due to its strict focus on essential knowledge. Charlotte Webb, also from San Diego State University, highlights its comprehensive coverage and flexibility, noting the clear prose, excellent examples, and assignments that can be tailored to diverse student groups.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780631203049

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 April 1999

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 174.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 953g

Pages: 560

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About the Author

The author is Professor of Linguistics at Michigan State University. He specializes in phonology, Ethiopian and Afroasiatic languages and linguistics, and adult language learning. He is the author of a comparative dictionary of Ethiopian languages and numerous articles appearing as book chapters or in journals such as Language, the Journal of Linguistics, the Journal of African Languages and Linguistics, Studies in African Linguistics, and Linguistics.