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This accessible and engaging textbook offers a practical approach to understanding the complexity of language by exploring language use and language learning in a wide variety of contexts. ă Bringing together leading specialists who are active researchers in the field of linguistics this book introduces readers to major fields of language study by focusing on social cultural and historical factors that show the dynamic nature of language. Topics explored include first and second language acquisition grammar meaning-making and pragmatics language use and technology language variation and English as a global language. This book surveys major principles and shows how to apply them through structured discussion topics and activities to facilitate a greater understanding and appreciation of language. ă This is essential reading for undergraduate students taking courses in linguistics and language use and a valuable resource for students of communication studies media studies sociology and anthropology. ă | Exploring Language in Global Contexts
Routledge Exploring Language In Global Contexts 09781032146003
This accessible and engaging textbook offers a practical approach to understanding the complexity of language by exploring language use and language learning in a wide variety of contexts. ă Bringing together leading specialists who are active researchers in the field of linguistics this book introduces readers to major fields of language study by focusing on social cultural and historical factors that show the dynamic nature of language. Topics explored include first and second language acquisition grammar meaning-making and pragmatics language use and technology language variation and English as a global language. This book surveys major principles and shows how to apply them through structured discussion topics and activities to facilitate a greater understanding and appreciation of language. ă This is essential reading for undergraduate students taking courses in linguistics and language use and a valuable resource for students of communication studies media studies sociology and anthropology. ă | Exploring Language in Global Contexts
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