Exploring Language and Linguistics

Exploring Language and Linguistics delves into the essential principles of linguistics and their practical applications in real-life contexts. The opening chapters provide a thorough introduction to standard topics typically explored in linguistics courses, while later sections broaden the perspective by highlighting applied areas such as media discourse, literary linguistics, and psycholinguistics. Each chapter is crafted by experts with extensive teaching experience, ensuring the material remains both current and clearly presented. The book is enriched with a variety of learning features designed to support and enhance student understanding. Exercises help reinforce key topics, while summaries invite reflection on the main points of each chapter. A range of figures, photographs, tables, and charts further elucidates complex concepts, and annotated suggestions for further reading offer valuable pathways for self-study. A companion website complements the text with additional learning resources, including self-test questions, group exercises, audio files, and more.