A History of the English Language

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Prentice Hall, 2002 - 447 sider
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Comprehensive and balanced, this classic exploration of the history of the English language combines internal linguistic history and external cultural history—from the Middle Ages to the present. Emphasis is on the political, social and cultural forces that affect language. Reflects the latest trends and statistics of the last ten years in a revised and updated chapter 1, English Present and Future. Provides a new section on Gender Issues and Linguistic Change in Chapter 10. Includes a thorough revision of Chapter 11, The English Language in America, including updated material on African American Vernacular English. Discusses Black English and varieties of English in Africa and Asia, as well as varieties in the United States, Australia, and Canada. Includes a map of American dialects. Provides examples of twentieth-century vocabulary. For multilingual readers or anyone who wishes to develop a well-rounded understanding of present-day English.

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Have you ever wondered how grammar and vocabulary have evolved over time? This book is for those (like me) who wish to understand the history of the English language. This textbook is perhaps the ... Les hele vurderingen

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Excellent mix of history and the technical evolution of the English language. The accompanying workbook provided helpful exercises to understand the linguistic aspect of the language. Les hele vurderingen

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The IndoEuropean Family
18
Celtic 27 Twentiethcentury Discoveries 28 The Home
36
Characteristics of Old English 41 The Noun 42 Grammatical
48
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Albert Croll Baugh,Thomas Cable
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TittelA History of the English Language
ForfattereAlbert Croll Baugh, Thomas Cable
Utgave5, illustrert
UtgiverPrentice Hall, 2002
ISBN0130151661, 9780130151667
Lengde447 sider
  
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