English Linguistics Meets the 21th Century.

English linguistics is the scientific study of the English language, encompassing its structure, use, and evolution. The most traditional branches of study are phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. They have roots in the broader field of general linguistics, which seeks to unde...

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Autores principales: Martín González, Daniel (Coordinador), Román Porras, Patricia (Coordinador)
Formato: Libro
Publicado: Dykinson 2024
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Sumario:English linguistics is the scientific study of the English language, encompassing its structure, use, and evolution. The most traditional branches of study are phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. They have roots in the broader field of general linguistics, which seeks to understand the fundamental principles underlying all human languages. However, the study of English has always held a particular significance due to its widespread influence and the vast number of dialects and variations it exhibits.