The British Isles [With CD (Audio)] Contributor(s): Kortmann, Bernd (Editor), Upton, Clive (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3110196352 ISBN-13: 9783110196351 Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: March 2008 Click for more in this series: Varieties of English |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Study Aids - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General |
Dewey: 427 |
LCCN: 2007045291 |
Series: Varieties of English |
Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.1" W x 9" L (1.85 lbs) 541 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Index, Maps, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2008 pg. 304 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This volume gives a detailed overview of the varieties of English spoken on the British Isles, including lesser-known varieties such as those spoken in Orkney and Shetland and the Channel Islands. The chapters, written by widely acclaimed specialists, provide concise and comprehensive information on the phonological, morphological and syntactic characteristics of each variety discussed. The articles are followed by exercises and study questions. The exercises are geared towards students and can be used for classroom assignments as well as for self study in preparation for exams. Instructors can use the exercises, sound samples and interactive maps to enhance their classroom presentations and to highlight important language features. |
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