Linguistics Linguistic Theory - Extensions and Implications

Name: Linguistics Linguistic Theory - Extensions and Implications
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ISBN: 9780521375818

ISBN-10: 0521375819

ISBN-13: 9780521375818

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Authors: Frederick J. Newmeyer

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Linguistics: The Cambridge Survey is a comprehensive introduction to current research in all branches of the field of linguistics, from syntactic theory to ethnography of speaking, from signed language to the mental lexicon, from language acquisition to discourse analysis. Each chapter has been written by a specialist particularly distinguished in his or her field who has accepted the challenge of reviewing the current issues and future prospects in sufficient depth for the scholar and with sufficient clarity for the student. Each volume can be read independently and has a particular focus. Volume I covers the internal structure of the language faculty itself, while Volume II considers the…

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List price: $46.99
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 7/28/1989
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 332
Size: 5.91" wide x 8.94" long x 0.79" tall
Weight: 1.078
Language: English



Preface



Extensions and implications of linguistic theory: an overview




Grammar and language processing




Grammatical principles of first language acquisition: theory and evidence




Second language acquisition and grammatical theory




Brain structures and linguistic capacity




Abnormal language acquisition and the modularity of language




Grammatical aspects of speech errors




Grammar and conversational principles




Discourse analysis: a part of the study of linguistic competence




Speech act distinctions in grammar




Computer applications of linguistic theory




Metrics and phonological theory




Grammatical theory and signed languages




Creole languages and the bioprogram




Are creoles a special type of language




A dialog concerning the linguistic status of creole languages



Subject index


Name index