English language and linguistics /
Anchal Jain.
- New York : Larsen and Keller Education, c2019.
- vii, 218 pages : 26 cm.
- Textbook series .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Chapter 1 - Introduction to english language Chapter 2 - Parts of speech Chapter 3 - Sentence structure Chapter 4 - Punctuations Chapter 5 - English linguistics
Linguistics is the study of the science of languages. It branches out into major areas such as phonology, phonetics, semantics, syntax, study of dialect, etc. English is one of the major languages in the world. It has been adopted as the language of communication across a number of communities and now functions as lingua franca for them. The popularity of English and its wide usage as the language of instruction or communication corroborates for its significance in the field of linguistics. This book unfolds the innovative aspects of English language and linguistics which will be crucial for the holistic understanding of the subject matter. Some of the diverse topics covered in this book address the varied branches that fall under this category. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this textbook an invaluable source of knowledge for students.