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German : A Linguistic Introduction by Sarah M. B. Fagan (2009, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-100521618037
ISBN-139780521618038
eBay Product ID (ePID)71744302
Product Key Features
Number of Pages332 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameGerman : a Linguistic Introduction
SubjectGeneral, German
Publication Year2009
TypeLanguage Course
Subject AreaForeign Language Study
AuthorSarah M. B. Fagan
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight18.8 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width5.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2009-006852
Dewey Edition22
Reviews'… there is much superb material here … Anyone who teaches German linguistics, or is just interested in the linguistic structure of German, should read this book.' Modern Language Review, '... there is much superb material here ... Anyone who teaches German linguistics, or is just interested in the linguistic structure of German, should read this book.' Modern Language Review, 'I would definitely buy this book and also use it in class. Perfect for a course on the structure of German.' Susi Wurmbrand, University of Connecticut
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal438.2/421
Table Of ContentIntroduction; 1. Phonetics and phonology; 2. Morphology; 3. Syntax; 4. Semantics; 5. History of the language; 6. Regional variation; 7. Sociolinguistic issues.
SynopsisAn introduction to standard German that covers not only the structure (syntax, morphology) of the language, plus its sounds (phonology, phonetics), but also the regional varieties and sociolinguistics of the language. It is an essential learning tool for undergraduate and graduate students in German and linguistics., Standard German is spoken by approximately 95 million people worldwide. This book provides an introduction to the linguistic structure of standard German that is rich in descriptive detail and grounded in modern linguistic theory. It describes the main linguistic features: the sounds, structure and formation of words, structure of sentences, and meaning of words and sentences. It surveys the history of the language, the major dialects, German in Austria and Switzerland, as well as sociolinguistic issues such as style, language and gender, youth language, and English influence on German. Prior knowledge of German is not required, as glosses and translations of the German examples are provided. Each chapter includes exercises designed to give the reader practical experience in analyzing the language. It is an essential learning tool for undergraduate and graduate students in German and linguistics.
LC Classification NumberPF3112.F38 2009
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