The Cambridge Handbook of Role and Reference Grammar
Role and Reference Grammar (RRG) is a theory of language in which linguistic structures are accounted for in terms of the interplay of discourse, semantics and syntax. With contributions from a team of leading scholars, this Handbook provides a field-defining overview of RRG. Assuming no prior knowledge, it introduces the framework step-by-step, and includes a pedagogical guide for instructors. It features in-depth discussions of syntax, morphology, and lexical semantics, including treatments of lexical and grammatical categories, the syntax of simple clauses and complex sentences, and how the linking of syntax with semantics and discourse works in each of these domains. It illustrates RRG's contribution to the study of language acquisition, language change and processing, computational linguistics, and neurolinguistics, and also contains five grammatical sketches which show how RRG analyses work in practice. Comprehensive yet accessible, it is essential reading for anyone who is interested in how grammar interfaces with meaning.
Introducing Phonetics and Phonology
Intended for the absolute beginner, Introducing Phonetics and Phonology requires no previous background in linguistics, phonetics, or phonology.Starting with a grounding in phonetics and phonological theory, this book provides a base from which more advanced treatments may be approached. It begins with an examination of the foundations of articulatory and acoustic phonetics, moves on to the basic principles of phonology, and ends with an outline of some further issues within contemporary phonology. Varieties of English, particularly Received Pronunciation and General American, are often used for exemplification, but aspects of the phonetics and phonology of other languages are discussed as well.This new edition includes revised exercises and examples; a new chapter on the distinction between phonetics and phonology and a discussion of differing but complementary roles of phonetics and phonology; and material on current approaches to phonology, including Optimality Theory, Radical CV Phonology, and Government Phonology. Introducing Phonetics and Phonology, fifth edition, remains the essential introduction for any students studying this topic for the first time.
Introducing Phonetics and Phonology
Intended for the absolute beginner, Introducing Phonetics and Phonology requires no previous background in linguistics, phonetics, or phonology.Starting with a grounding in phonetics and phonological theory, this book provides a base from which more advanced treatments may be approached. It begins with an examination of the foundations of articulatory and acoustic phonetics, moves on to the basic principles of phonology, and ends with an outline of some further issues within contemporary phonology. Varieties of English, particularly Received Pronunciation and General American, are often used for exemplification, but aspects of the phonetics and phonology of other languages are discussed as well.This new edition includes revised exercises and examples; a new chapter on the distinction between phonetics and phonology and a discussion of differing but complementary roles of phonetics and phonology; and material on current approaches to phonology, including Optimality Theory, Radical CV Phonology, and Government Phonology. Introducing Phonetics and Phonology, fifth edition, remains the essential introduction for any students studying this topic for the first time.
Studies in Indian Grammarians. I. the Method of Descriptions Reflected in the Silvasutras
This is a print on demand edition of an important, hard-to-find publication.
Studies in English Grammar; a Comprehensive Course for Grammar Schools, High Schools, High Schools and Academies
Sequence of Tenses in Result Clauses, Based on All of Cicero璽€(TM)s Orations
Sequence of Tenses in Result Clauses, Based on All of Cicero璽€(TM)s Orations
Grammar for Grown-Ups
It's never too late to brush up on your writing skills! Writing is a daily part of adult life, but many people are uncertain about basic rules and conventions. Do I need a comma before this clause? What exactly is a prepositional phrase? Is it ever necessary to use brackets? (Answer: Rarely, if ever.) With clear, no-nonsense explanations and examples, Grammar for Grown-ups makes learning the finer points of the English language easy. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know for clear and professional communication, including the mechanics of writing, the parts of speech, and proper punctuation and capitalization, as well as the most common errors--and how to avoid and fix them. Each lesson includes a practice exercise to reinforce learning. Master the basics--clear coverage of grammar rules and conventions, including the parts of speech and sentence structureFine-tune the mechanics--how to use punctuation effectively and accuratelyWrite with style--strategies to make your writing clear, compelling, consistent, and concisePractice makes perfect--exercise component for each lesson to reinforce learning
Accented Speech in Literature, Art, and Theory
In our globalized world, a unique type of intercultural encounter has emerged: that between the speaking body and the foreign language. From Vladimir Nabokov and Maxine Hong Kingston to Yoko Tawada, writers have vividly captured the tensions and possibilities of this encounter--where tongues are "murderous" and words become feasts. Accented Speech in Literature, Art, and Theory offers an analysis of speaking, writing, and performing with an accented tongue. Through an evocative blend of theoretical rigor and literary sensibility, Tingting Hui spotlights the "melodrama" of accented speech--a performance that exposes the bodily nature of language, bridging the erotic and the vulnerable, the audible and the visual. By rethinking accented voices as critical figures of resistance and creativity, this book invites readers to embrace the symphony of sounds that challenge norms and unsettle hierarchies. A richly textured journey, it celebrates the accent as a site of desire, vulnerability, and creativity.
Prosodic Interfaces
This book explores the interaction between prosody and other research topics, in Brazilian Portuguese and beyond. Written by experts in the field, the contributions present a variety of studies that range from prosodic variation across languages to multimodal analysis of speech acts and common linguistic structures. It will be of interest for linguists, speech therapists, music researchers and psycholinguists alike.
