The Cambridge Dictionary of Linguistics
The Cambridge Dictionary of Linguistics

Author: Keith Brown

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2013-12-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780521766753

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The Cambridge Dictionary of Linguistics provides concise and clear definitions of all the terms any undergraduate or graduate student is likely to encounter in the study of linguistics and English language or in other degrees involving linguistics, such as modern languages, media studies and translation. lt covers the key areas of syntax, morphology, phonology, phonetics, semantics and pragmatics but also contains terms from discourse analysis, stylistics, historical linguistics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, computational linguistics and corpus linguistics. It provides entries for 246 languages, including 'major' languages and languages regularly mentioned in research papers and textbooks. Features include cross-referencing between entries and extended entries on some terms. Where appropriate, entries contain illustrative examples from English and other languages and many provide etymologies bringing out the metaphors lying behind the technical terms. Also available is an electronic version of the dictionary which includes 'clickable' cross-referencing.

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary Hardback with CD ROM
Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary Hardback with CD ROM

Author: Cambridge University Press

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2005-04-07

Total Pages: 1588

ISBN-13: 9780521843799

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Ideal for FCE, CAE, CPE, BEC and IELTS preparation A fully updated edition of the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary and CD-ROM, with new, up-to-date vocabulary (e.g. sex up, speed-dating, whiteboard), new 'mini-collocation' boxes, and new frequency information to highlight the most important words to learn.

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Linguistics
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Linguistics

Author: Peter Hugoe Matthews

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13:

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This work is the most authoritative and up-to-date dictionary of linguistics available. Written by Peter Matthews, Professor of Linguistics at Cambridge University, the book provides concise and informative entries across the whole field of linguistics form phonetics to formal semantics andincludes world-wide coverage of languages and language families.

A Dictionary of Language
A Dictionary of Language

Author: David Crystal

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2001-06

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 9780226122038

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No ordinary dictionary, David Crystal's Dictionary of Language includes not only descriptions of hundreds of languages literally from A to Z (Abkhaz to Zyryan) and definitions of literary and grammatical concepts, but also explanations of terms used in linguistics, language teaching, and speech pathology. If you are wondering how many people speak Macedonian, Malay, or Makua, or if you're curious about various theories of the origins of language, or if you were always unsure of the difference between structuralism, semiotics, and sociolinguistics, this superbly authoritative dictionary will answer all of your questions and hundred of others.

Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics
Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics

Author: Jack C. Richards

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-11-04

Total Pages: 728

ISBN-13: 1317863054

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This best-selling dictionary is now in its 4th edition. Specifically written for students of language teaching and applied linguistics, it has become an indispensible resource for those engaged in courses in TEFL, TESOL, applied linguistics and introductory courses in general linguistics. Fully revised, this new edition includes over 350 new entries. Previous definitions have been revised or replaced in order to make this the most up-to-date and comprehensive dictionary available. Providing straightforward and accessible explanations of difficult terms and ideas in applied linguistics, this dictionary offers: Nearly 3000 detailed entries, from subject areas such as teaching methodology, curriculum development, sociolinguistics, syntax and phonetics. Clear and accurate definitions which assume no prior knowledge of the subject matter helpful diagrams and tables cross references throughout, linking related subject areas for ease of reference, and helping to broaden students' knowledge The Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics is the definitive resource for students.

Routledge Dictionary of Language and Linguistics
Routledge Dictionary of Language and Linguistics

Author: Hadumod Bussmann

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2006-02-20

Total Pages: 1336

ISBN-13: 1134630387

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The Routledge Dictionary of Language and Linguistics is a unique reference work for students and teachers of linguistics. The highly regarded second edition of the Lexikon der Sprachwissenschaft by Hadumod Bussmann has been specifically adapted by a team of over thirty specialist linguists to form the most comprehensive and up-to-date work of its kind in the English language. In over 2,500 entries, the Dictionary provides an exhaustive survey of the key terminology and languages of more than 30 subdisciplines of linguistics. With its term-based approach and emphasis on clear analysis, it complements perfectly Routledge's established range of reference material in the field of linguistics.

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Linguistics
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Linguistics

Author: Peter H. Matthews

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 410

ISBN-13: 9780198610502

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This invaluable work is the most authoritative dictionary of linguistics of its kind available. Clear and concise, it contains over 3,000 entries ranging from epiglottal and morpheme to Austronesian and Navajo. Entries cover every aspect of linguistics including language theory and history,language families and major languages from all over the world, and key figures and ideas in linguistics.The author, Peter Matthews, is Professor of Linguistics at Cambridge University and an established expert in the field of linguistics.Wide-ranging and accessible, this dictionary is ideal reference for students and teachers, and a great introduction to linguistics for anyone with an interest in language and its study.