03070cam a22004218i 4500 22679263 OSt 20260513125440.0 220705s2023 enk 001 0 eng 2022027016 9781009233415 (hardback) 9781009233408 (paperback) 9781009233446 (ebook) 22679263 DLC eng rda DLC pcc P 107 .2023 Y85 c.1 401 23/eng/20220705 Yule, George 1947- author. 16067 The study of language / George Yule. Eighth edition. 2209 Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2023. 2023 xiii, 390 pages; resource colored illustrations, 26 cm. paper text txt rdacontent unmediated n rdamedia volume nc rdacarrier resource Includes index. The origins of language -- Animals and human language -- The sounds of language -- The sound patterns of language -- Word formation -- Morphology -- Grammar -- Syntax -- Semantics -- Pragmatics -- Discourse analysis -- Language and the brain -- First language acquisition -- Second language acquisition --  Gestures and sign languages -- Written language -- Language history and change -- Regional variation in language -- Social variation in language -- Language and culture. "This bestselling textbook provides an engaging and user-friendly introduction to the study of language. Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, Yule presents information in bite-sized sections, clearly explaining the major concepts in linguistics through all the key elements of language. This eighth edition has been revised and updated throughout, with major changes in the chapters of origins, phonetics, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, discourse analysis, first and second language acquisition, and culture. There are 40 new study questions and over 60 new and updated additions to the Further Readings. To increase student engagement and to foster problem-solving and critical thinking skills, the book includes over 20 new tasks. An expanded and revised website provides students with further resources, including a substantial study guide. This is the most fundamental and easy-to-use introduction to the study of language"-- Provided by publisher. Language and languages. 9618 Linguistics. 9619 Master of Arts in English Language Studies; Advanced structure of English Language, MAELS200 Online version: Yule, George, 1947- Study of language. Eighth edition. Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2023 9781009233446 (DLC) 2022027017 7 cbc orignew 1 ecip 20 y-gencatlg lcc BK Eighth edition P 107 .2023 Y85 c.1 (GSMAELS) 5931 5931 0 0 lcc 0 7 NFIC FOUNDATION GradSchool MAIN-GradSch 2026-05-13 Library budget 0 (GSMAELS) P 107 .2023 Y85 c.1 0232026009013 2026-05-13 12:49:36 1 2026-05-13 BK GS-MAELS-2026013 0 0 lcc 0 4 NFIC FOUNDATION GradSchool MAIN-GradSch 2026-05-13 Library budget 0 (GSMAELS) P 107 .2023 Y85 c.2 0232026009014 2026-05-13 12:52:18 2 2026-05-13 BK GS-MAELS-2026014 0 0 lcc 0 0 NFIC FOUNDATION GradSchool MAIN-GradSch 2026-05-13 Library budget 0 (GSMAELS) P 107 .2023 Y85 c.3 0232026009015 2026-05-13 12:54:22 3 2026-05-13 BK GS-MAELS-2026015