Making Sense of Language Readings in Culture and Communication

Name: Making Sense of Language Readings in Culture and Communication
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ISBN: 9780195336382

ISBN-10: 0195336380

ISBN-13: 9780195336382

Edition: 2008

Authors: Susan D. Blum, Oxford Staff

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Most of us use language without giving much thought to the way it works or how it functions differently across cultures; however, the ability to use language is perhaps the most uniquely human of all our characteristics. Each of the forty-five readings in Making Sense of Language: Readings in Culture and Communication acts as a window--a particular perspective--on language. Chosen for their accessibility, these classic and contemporary selections engage students in thinking about language and how it relates to many aspects of being human. *A broad range of topics and viewpoints provides the ideal introduction to the study of language and presents instructors with a variety of options for…

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List price: $44.95
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 11/7/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 464
Size: 10.79" wide x 8.39" long x 0.98" tall
Weight: 2.332
Language: English



Preface


Introduction



The Nature of Language



What is Language?



""Smiles, Winks, and Words""




""The Origin of Speech""




""Nature of the Linguistic Sign""




""How Language Works""




""Signing and Speaking: Competitors, Alternatives, or Incompatibles?""




""Why Gossip is Good for You""




""The Orality of Language""




""Aspects of Literacy""




Language an