1. The Origins of Language; 2. Animals and Human Language; 3. The Sounds of Language; 4. The Sound Patterns of Language; 5. Word Formation; 6. Morphology; 7. Grammar; 8. Syntax; 9. Semantics; 10. Pragmatics; 11. Discourse Analysis; 12. Language and the Brain; 13. First Language Acquisition; 14. Second Language Acquisition; 15. Gestures and Sign Languages; 16. Written Language; 17. Language History and Change; 18. Regional Variation in Language; 19. Social Variation in Language; 20. Language and Culture.
Easy to follow, simple to understand, broad yet concise coverage – this fundamental introduction now has more study questions and tasks.
George Yule has taught linguistics at the University of Edinburgh, the University of Hawai'i, the University of Minnesota and Louisiana State University.
'The Study of Language is a very engaging, easy-to-read book that
appeals to both native and non-native speakers of English. It is
great for both self-study and classroom use. It covers quite a
range of sub-fields of linguistics and each chapter offers a unique
opportunity to put the linguistic knowledge into practice with
well-crafted study questions, as well as tasks and discussion
projects.' Emrah Görgülü, İstanbul Sabahattin Zaim University
'I searched many years for a text to support my students - mostly
K-12 teachers - in understanding and appreciating the intricacies
of language; when I found Yule's book, my search was finally over.
The book walks novices through the structure and function of
language with a series of fascinating and engaging examples. With
its clear organization, well-written explanations, and fun
reinforcing exercises, the Yule text provides an entry point for
all readers.' Deborah Palmer, University of Colorado Boulder
'George Yule's The Study of Language has long been the standard
introductory textbook to linguistics. The book provides a thorough
but accessible presentation for beginners of a wide range of
language-related topics, from traditional areas such as sound
patterns and word formation to constantly evolving
psycholinguistics and neurolinguistics. This new updated edition
confirms its reputation as the ultimate introduction to the
greatest puzzle of the human mind: what is language?' Ruggiero
Pergola, University of Bari Aldo Moro
'I have used The Study of Language for thirteen years as a course
book for students new to linguistics. It covers most fields
comprehensively, but in an interesting and easily assimilated way.
The eighth edition includes new content, but there have been
notable improvements in the structure. Yule's book remains my firm
favorite as an introductory text.' Stuart Foster, Halmstad
University
'I first began to utilize Yule's book The Study of Language in
1992, finding the text to be straightforward and comprehensive
as an exploration of general linguistics for pre-service
bilingual and ESL teacher education candidates. With each
subsequent edition, Yule has maintained his direct and
scholarly, yet uncomplicated, manner of writing,
consistently instructing students in developing insights about
language and languages. His use of multiple languages to illustrate
significant concepts about linguistics for students validates
languages in a global sense, providing each language with
requisite status. Yule's text is thorough but concise,
thereby enabling students to steadily build knowledge that is
essential for the effective and equitable teaching of students
whose first language is not English.' Melinda Cowart, Texas Woman's
University
'I was first introduced to 'Yule's The Study of Language' as a
graduate student shifting disciplines from literature to
linguistics and, since then, like a Traveler's Guide, Yule's has
become my best guide to linguistics. As a transnational scholar,
teacher and, more recently, a mother raising a heritage speaker,
the eighth edition with its new addition of heritage languages
offers an excellent and all-inclusive guide to diverse and
extremely pressing language matters.' Reda Mohammed, Ph.D.
candidate, Linguistics & TESOL, Illinois State University
'I have found this book to be a very useful and accessible intro to
the study of language.' Lauren Zentz, University of Houston
'Thoughtful organization and relevant examples appropriate for
engaging introductory language and linguistics knowledge. Great
book design and instruction-ready content.' Sarah Davis, Iowa State
University
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