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Moutons Interaktive Einfuhrung in Die Historische Linguistik Des Deutschen / The Mouton Interactive Introduction to Historical Linguistics of German
Contributor(s): Donhauser, Karin (Author), Fischer, Annette (Author), Mecklenburg, Lars (Author)

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ISBN: 3110176173     ISBN-13: 9783110176179
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
OUR PRICE: $39.90  

Binding Type: Compact Disc
Published: April 2007
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Annotation: The Mouton Interactive Introduction to Historical Linguistics of German provides an extensive overview of the language-historical development of the German language from its origins to the German spoken today.
What is included in the Introduction?
The seven detailed chapters, organized according to a clear, hierarchical navigation structure,
- describe the important phenomena of changes in phonology, morphology, syntax, and lexicon
- describe the development of German syntax for the first time in detail
- provide a comprehensive description of Old, Middle, and New High German
- Discuss current approaches to explaining the phenomenon of language change
- feature textual and graphic material on the topics of everyday life, literature, science, religion, and administration
- include detailed bibliographical references, a glossary and information on tradition, text types, and historical background
What are the advantages of the Introduction?
In contrast to traditional text books, the Interactive Introduction is
- dynamic and exciting, due to numerous audio samples representing all of the developmental stages of the German language
- visually appealing, through the use of animation as well as carefully selected photos and maps
- informative and detailed, as a result of its extensive text passages
- concise, with the help of its summarizing diagrams and clear organization of topics
For whom is the Introduction suitable?
- Students: the interactive exercises are useful for self-study and in preparing for exams
- Instructors: the maps, diagrams, illustrations and audio samples add a dynamic and diversified aspect to the designing oflectures
- Foreign specialists in German studies: the application enables users to view the contents in German or in English
- University departments and libraries: the online version can be used to provide easy access to the multimedial contents for use in study, instruction, and research
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General
- Foreign Language Study | Yiddish
Dewey: 437
Age Level: 18-21
Grade Level: 13-16
Physical Information: 0.41" H x 6.35" W x 7.49" L (0.35 lbs)
Features: Glossary, Illustrated, Maps, Unabridged
 
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Publisher Description:
The Mouton Interactive Introduction to Historical Linguistics of German offers an extensive overview of the language-historical development of the German language from its origins to the German spoken today and describes how the phonology, morphology, syntax, and vocabulary of German have changed. Themultimedia introduction is aimed at students of linguistics and the German language. It is an effective autodidactic tool and a useful aid in preparation for exams in the field of historical linguistics. It is also suitable for teachers and of interest to linguists who would like to learn more about processes of language change in German. Newly developed visualizations and numerous audio samples make this Introduction an indispensable tool for teachers and students of the German language. The application is in German and English.
 
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