Linguistics For Dummies
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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.
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.
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- Contributor: Rose-Marie Dechaine
- Imprint: For Dummies
- ISBN13: 9781118091692
- Number of Pages: 384
- Packaged Dimensions: 183x226x31mm
- Packaged Weight: 499
- Format: Paperback
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Release Date: 2013-01-25
- Binding: Paperback / softback
- Biography: 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.
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