The Study of Language George Yule's accessible textbook provides a clear, step-by-step introduction to linguistics. This book is suitable for students who want to delve into the most important concepts and structures of language.
The eighth edition has been thoroughly revised and includes new study questions and exercises, aimed at deepening insight into topics such as the origins of language, phonetics, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, discourse analysis, and language acquisition. This edition contains forty new study questions and more than twenty additional assignments to stimulate critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
In addition, the online supporting materials have been expanded to include, among other things, a study guide, assessment materials, and an instructors' manual. This textbook is an essential tool for a broad and clear introduction to the study of language.
Topics covered in this book connect to linguistics, language science, and related disciplines.