English Language

The second edition of this highly successful textbook offers comprehensive coverage of a wide range of topics in theoretical and applied linguistics. Written by leading scholars in the field, this text provides a solid foundation in linguistics and includes exciting insights into current research. It addresses all major areas of linguistic analysis, including phonetics, morphology, semantics, and pragmatics, as well as key study areas that encompass the history of the English language, regional and social variation, style, and communication and interaction. New material on research methods outlines key aspects to consider when conducting a research project and provides students with the framework they need to investigate linguistic phenomena on their own. This is an invaluable resource for both undergraduate and graduate students in English and Linguistics programs.