Linguistics for Non-Linguists: A Primer With Exercises

by Frank Parker, Kathryn Riley

This work covers the basic elements of linguistics in a lucid style, packed with clear explanations, charts, tables, and illustrations, plus some 600 practice problems and exercises. It takes the generally considered complicated subject of linguistics and makes it accessible to virtually anyone who needs a basic specialists in the fields of speech-language pathology, experimental phonetics, communications, education, English as a Second Language, composition, and more.FEATURES- 100 practice problems with answers, plus 500 exercises for checking understanding of the text and ensuring comprehension of the concepts.- English examples throughout illustrating the theoretical concepts.- Applied chapters focusing on areas of interest and use to professionals in fields neighboring linguistics.- Practical tables and charts illustrating the concepts.

Genres: Language, Linguistics, Nonfiction, Textbooks

337 pages, Paperback

First published September 28, 1986

Reviews

[Rebecca Timberlake · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this for my introduction to Linguistics class, and it was one of the better linguistics books I've read. It was clear, and the exercises were very helpful in understanding the material covered in each chapter. Things I thought I had a good grasp on from previous linguistic courses were covered, and I'm glad they were because it really solidified my knowledge of basic linguistics terminology and topics. It will certainly help as I take more courses in the subject.

[Mehran Qandi · Rating 4 out of 5]

a clear and concise textbook so far. I needed a more in-depth discussion of psr and x-bar theory but the book was enough introduction to continue reading further.

[Jenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

The content was great; thorough enough for an intro class, accessible without being too rudimentary. However, the exercises were unwieldy and often required additional explanation in class. I found them to be very obtusely constructed.

[Diannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good text! Even if the exercise include names like Biff and Muffy.

[Jackie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Boring but easy to follow

[Ejuster JÌmena]

Its awesome.\m/