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Taylor & Francis Ltd David Crystals Introduction to Language A Compete Course (The Routledge David Crystal Lectures) by David Crystal
A brilliantly accessible introduction to core topics in English language and linguistics. My students loved it.'_x000D__x000D_David Adger, Queen Mary, University of London, UK_x000D__x000D_'Entertaining, clear and informative. David Crystal's lectures demystify and enrich the English language for students of all levels.'_x000D__x000D_Sylvia Shaw, Middlesex University, UK_x000D__x000D_'A well-delivered and well-structured bird's-eye introduction to all areas of the study of language. Crystal's discussion of issues like dialect and bilingualism will interest many and hopefully promote a rational and reasoned stance towards language.'_x000D__x000D_Klaus Abels, University College London, UK_x000D__x000D_Now available for the first time to licence for use as a digital resource for your courses, for online learning resources, or for part of a digital course pack. _x000D__x000D_Find out more here: https://www.routledge.com/go/david-crystals-introduction-to-language_x000D__x000D_David Crystal brings linguistics alive in these specially recorded lectures._x000D__x000D_Six 30-minute lectures, each divided into two parts for flexibility of use in lectures and virtual learning environments, cover all the key topics in an introductory English-language/linguistics course, under the headings:_x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D_Language, Communication & Pragmatics_x000D_The Structure of Language - semantics and grammar_x000D_The Mode of Transmission - speech and writing_x000D_Language in Use: Temporal Variation_x000D_Language in Use - regional, social and personal variation_x000D_Language & Discourse_x000D__x000D_This is an essential resource for all beginning students of English language, linguistics and English as a second language._x000D__x000D_The companion website at www.routledge.com/davidcrystal includes substantial supporting material:_x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D_bonus extra clips from the lectures_x000D_a synopsis of lecture content_x000D_a linguistic and cultural commentary with time codes so users can select points of interest_x000D_a glossary of linguistic terms, with flashcards for self-testing_x000D_suggestions for activities, follow-up work and further reading_x000D_multiple-choice questions to test knowledge of the content of the lectures_x000D_an index of linguistic terms with time codes to locate them in use on the DVD._x000D__x000D_David Crystal has been a freelance writer, lecturer and broadcaster since 1984. Based in Holyhead, Crystal is Honorary Professor at Bangor University, UK. He is author of numerous books, including Internet Linguistics (2011), Just a Phrase I'm Going Through: My Life in Language (2009) and The Future of Language DVD (2009), all Routledge._x000D_show more