Get Set for English Language
Get Set for English Language by Christine Robinson is published by Edinburgh University Press in 2003 and spans 235 pages. This book is designed for students with no prior knowledge of English Language, offering an introduction to the subject. It serves as a comprehensive learning aid for those already studying English Language at school, covering essential topics such as phonetics, vocabulary, syntax, and the history of English.
Readers will find a structured approach to core subjects typically taught in the first year of English Language degrees. The book also addresses study skills necessary for university success, including writing essays and preparing for examinations. With practical learning tools like a sample degree exam paper and a sample essay answer, this edition provides valuable resources for both new and continuing students in the field of linguistics and language arts.
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The English Language volume assumes no prior knowledge of the subject. For students who have never studied English Language before, it will give an idea of what to expect. For students already studying English Language at school, it will provide a concise but comprehensive learning aid. Part One covers core subjects taught in the first year of most English Language degrees. Topics include: phonetics and phonology; vocabulary; inflectional morphology; syntax; the history of English; regional and social variation; language change; and language and poetry. Part Two tackles the study skills needed at university level and discusses issues such as lectures, tutorials and seminars; writing skills; essays and dissertations; and examinations. Learning tools include a sample degree exam paper and a sample essay answer.
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