Introducing Language in Use.pdf

INTRODUCING LANGUAGE IN USE
Introducing Language in Use is prehensive coursebook for students new to the study
of language and linguistics.
Written by a highly experienced team of teachers, this coursebook is lively and
accessible, interactive and above all produced with students firmly in mind. Drawing on a
vast range of data and examples of language in its many forms, the book provides students
with the tools they need to analyse real language in diverse contexts. Designed to be highly
adaptable for course use, the authors suggest a range of different routes through the book.
Introducing Language in Use:
■ covers all the core areas and topics of language study: language, semiotics and
communication, grammar, ics, words, semantics, variety in language, history
of English, world Englishes, multilingualism, psycholinguistics, child language
acquisition, conversation analysis, pragmatics, power and politeness, and language in
education
■ has units contributed by Sushie Dobbinson (Unit 8) and John Field (Unit 11),
expanding the range of expertise
■ adopts a ‘how to’ approach, encouraging students to apply their knowledge as they
learn it
■ presents many examples drawn from varied domains (including conversation,
advertising and text messaging), always giving precedence to real language in use
■ includes activities throughout the text mentaries, summaries, suggestions
for further reading and an extensive glossary of terms
■ features a final unit which offers students further practice in analysing language in use
■ is supported by panion website, offering extra resources for students and
lecturers.
This will be an an essential coursebook for all introductory courses in English language,
munication and linguistics.
Aileen Bloomer is a lecturer in linguistics at York St John College, having previously
worked in Warwick, Germany, Vietnam and China.
Patrick Griffiths, now a professor of English at Beppu University, Japan, has pr