American English: History, Structure, and Usage
"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...
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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.
List of figuresList of tables1 Introduction: What is language? 12 Defining American English 193 American English morphology 414 The historical roots of American English 605 American English grammar and syntax 816 American English sounds and spelling 1017 Meaning and usage in American English 1238 Variations in American English 1459 Language, community, and American policy 16510 Conclusion: Language policy and English language learners 191Glossary 206References 214Index 217
