Thinking like a Linguist: An Introduction to the Science of Language

Author:   Jordan B. Sandoval (Western Washington University) ,  Kristin E. Denham (Western Washington University)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
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9781107183926


Pages:   248
Publication Date:   01 July 2021
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Jordan B. Sandoval (Western Washington University) ,  Kristin E. Denham (Western Washington University)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 19.30cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 25.20cm
Weight:   0.710kg
ISBN:  

9781107183926


ISBN 10:   1107183928
Pages:   248
Publication Date:   01 July 2021
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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'Thinking like a Linguist is an excellent text for introducing students to the scientific methods and core areas of linguistics. Clear and crisply written by two experienced professors, the book focuses on the analysis of sound, structure, and meaning – phonetics to pragmatics – and how to do linguistic analysis. With up-to-date coverage, interesting applications, and well-thought-out activities and exercises from a variety of languages, this is a versatile, sensitive, and intellectually engaging text, suitable for undergraduate and graduate introductions to linguistic analysis.' Edwin Battistella, Southern Oregon University 'A fresh and flexible approach to the study of linguistics. Because the three central chapters can be read in any order, instructors are free to adapt the book to their course and teaching style. A wide variety of activities encourage students to not only practice concepts from the text, but also to create connections between the textbook material and their own experiences.' Patti Kurtz, Minot State University 'This textbook offers a refreshing approach to linguistics, and cultivates an excitement for the study of language. It engages students by leading them through the formal aspects of linguistic analysis, and its enriching exercises encourage them to consider language from a range of perspectives.' Sam Rosenthal, Oakland University 'This clear introduction covers sound, structure, and meaning at a level appropriate for undergraduates coming to linguistics for the first time. With a steady progression, well-chosen exercises, and an engaging style, it shows beginners how to think about language scientifically. The final chapter demonstrates how linguists use the thinking introduced in the main three chapters to explore language in social settings.' Mikael Thompson, independent scholar


'Thinking like a Linguist is an excellent text for introducing students to the scientific methods and core areas of linguistics. Clear and crisply written by two experienced professors, the book focuses on the analysis of sound, structure, and meaning - phonetics to pragmatics - and how to do linguistic analysis. With up-to-date coverage, interesting applications, and well-thought-out activities and exercises from a variety of languages, this is a versatile, sensitive, and intellectually engaging text, suitable for undergraduate and graduate introductions to linguistic analysis.' Edwin Battistella, Southern Oregon University 'A fresh and flexible approach to the study of linguistics. Because the three central chapters can be read in any order, instructors are free to adapt the book to their course and teaching style. A wide variety of activities encourage students to not only practice concepts from the text, but also to create connections between the textbook material and their own experiences.' Patti Kurtz, Minot State University 'This textbook offers a refreshing approach to linguistics, and cultivates an excitement for the study of language. It engages students by leading them through the formal aspects of linguistic analysis, and its enriching exercises encourage them to consider language from a range of perspectives.' Sam Rosenthal, Oakland University 'This clear introduction covers sound, structure, and meaning at a level appropriate for undergraduates coming to linguistics for the first time. With a steady progression, well-chosen exercises, and an engaging style, it shows beginners how to think about language scientifically. The final chapter demonstrates how linguists use the thinking introduced in the main three chapters to explore language in social settings.' Mikael Thompson, independent scholar


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Jordan B. Sandoval is Assistant Professor of Linguistics at Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA. She received her BA in Linguistics from Western Washington University and her PhD from University of Arizona in 2008. Her research interests include orthographic influence on lexical representations, language and identity, and second language phonological acquisition pedagogy. Kristin E. Denham is Professor of Linguistics at Western Washington University. She received her BA in Linguistics and French from Swarthmore College, her MA in Linguistics from the University of Arizona, and her PhD in Linguistics from the University of Washington. Her research interests include syntactic theory, the integration of linguistics into K-12 education, and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in linguistics.

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