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Your Language Matters: Critical Questions about Language in a Twenty-first Century World

by Victor M. Prieto
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781556714887
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Sil International, Global Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Sil International, Global Publishing
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  • Pages: 172
  • Original Price: USD 41.99
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 309 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Linguistics / Sociolinguistics

The ability to learn and develop languages for communication is a uniquely human characteristic. Equip yourself by exploring language and linguistics as a discipline - this book is that exploration.

  • Discover language structure and meaning at the word and sentence level
  • Unravel the intricacies of how meaning is encoded in grammar
  • Explore how dialectal differences arise and the consequences of linguistic prejudice
  • Understand the forces that cause languages to evolve over time
  • Learn the biological foundations of language by examining its neurological basis and the fascinating process of both first- and second-language acquisition

Interactive exercises invite readers to engage with the critical linguistic questions. You will develop foundational skills to analyze languages scientifically, appreciate its diversity, and understand its profound impact on the human experience.

In our interdependent global world understanding the intricacies of languages is crucial. Your Language Matters is an instructive yet accessible textbook that can be used in an entry-level university classroom or for self-instruction. Whether considering a career in linguistics, seeking to improve your communication skills, or simply curious about languages in our current contexts, this textbook will provide a solid foundation and inspire further exploration.

Prieto, Victor M.: - Victor Prieto's doctoral dissertation in linguistics was from the University of Florida, where he served as an instructor of linguistics, Spanish, and English as a Second Language. He later chaired the Modern Languages and Linguistics Department at North Greenville University, SC, and currently is World Languages Department Chair at Cabrillo College in Aptos, CA.

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