American English : history, structure, and usage / Julie S. Amberg, Deborah J. Vause.

By: Amberg, Julie S, 2009 [author]Contributor(s): Vause, Deborah J, 2009 [Joint author]Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009. Description: xix, 223 p. : ill., col. black & white pic maps ; 26 cmISBN: 9780521852579 (hardback); 0521852579 (hardback); 9780521617888 (pbk.); 052161788X (pbk.)Subject(s): English language -- United States -- History | English language -- Variation -- United States | English language -- United States -- Grammar | English language -- United States -- Usage | English language -- United States -- Syntax | AmericanismsDDC classification: 427/.973 LOC classification: PE2808 | .Am1 2009Online resources: Cover image

Contents:

Introduction: what is language? -- Defining American English -- American English morphology -- The historical roots of American English -- American English grammar and syntax -- American English sounds and spelling -- Meaning and usage in American English -- Variations in American English -- Language, community, and American policy -- Conclusion: language policy and English language learners.

Summary: "This lively introduction to the study of language explores American English and its place within contemporary society, highlighting the role of language in our daily lives. Beginning with a definition of language, the text unpacks the basic concepts used in linguistics, placing them in the context of real-life situations. Using examples from popular culture, the authors show how the study of language is relevant to students' experience. Teachers and students will appreciate the book's innovative structure, designed to build an understanding of how different aspects of language work together. A variety of exercises--individual, group, discussion, research--is provided to support every teaching style. Imaginatively organised and fun to use, American English is the ideal guide to language study for students taking the subject as a general education requirement, beginning undergraduates in linguistics, and future teachers of English"--Provided by publisher.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
AAMUSTED Books	AAMUSTED LIBRARY, KUMASI Reference	PE2808 .Am1 2009 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available (Restricted Access)		0000000325
AAMUSTED Books	AAMUSTED LIBRARY, KUMASI Reserve Book Shelf	PE2808 .Am1 2009 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	2	Available (Restricted Access)		0000004129

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"This lively introduction to the study of language explores American English and its place within contemporary society, highlighting the role of language in our daily lives. Beginning with a definition of language, the text unpacks the basic concepts used in linguistics, placing them in the context of real-life situations. Using examples from popular culture, the authors show how the study of language is relevant to students' experience. Teachers and students will appreciate the book's innovative structure, designed to build an understanding of how different aspects of language work together. A variety of exercises--individual, group, discussion, research--is provided to support every teaching style. Imaginatively organised and fun to use, American English is the ideal guide to language study for students taking the subject as a general education requirement, beginning undergraduates in linguistics, and future teachers of English"--Provided by publisher.

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