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The Language Library: Introduction to American English by Gunnel Tottie (2001, Hardcover)

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Introduction to American English, Hardcover by Tottie, Gunnel, ISBN 0631197915, ISBN-13 9780631197911, Brand New, Free shipping in the US An Introduction to American English explores American English in the context of American history and institutions, while also making comparisons with British English.

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PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

ISBN-100631197915

ISBN-139780631197911

eBay Product ID (ePID)1930697

Product Key Features

Number of Pages320 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameIntroduction to American English

Publication Year2001

SubjectEnglish As a Second Language, Linguistics / General

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaForeign Language Study, Language Arts & Disciplines

AuthorGunnel Tottie

SeriesThe Language Library

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight20.2 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width6.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2001-043125

Reviews"A splendidly informative, yet lucid and easy-to-consult work. It contains all one might expect - such as clear chapters on vocabulary and accent - but also much much more: the sections on American culture, metaphor, greetings, swearwords, and websites are super-useful." -- Jean Aitchison , Worcester College, University of Oxford "I have many excellent European students whose English grammar is first-class but who have no idea what a sophomore is. This book is a wonderful introduction to the interface between American English and American society which attends not only to linguistic detail but also to the way in which the culture of Americans is reflected in their language." -- Peter Trudgill , Fribourg University "This textbook is thus highly recommended to students of English with basic reading knowledge and teachers of English (prospective teachers, too) as a second or foreign language virtually anywhere in the world. Native speakers of American English will also find this book interesting." ( Journal of Sociolinguistics ) "Overall, this book not only provides a clear overview of the distinguishing characteristics of American English but also the historical and cultural background to explain those characteristics." ( Studies in Second Language Acquisition ), "A splendidly informative, yet lucid and easy-to-consult work. It contains all one might expect - such as clear chapters on vocabulary and accent - but also much much more: the sections on American culture, metaphor, greetings, swearwords, and websites are super-useful." Jean Aitchison, Worcester College, University of Oxford"I have many excellent European students whose English grammar is first-class but who have no idea what a sophomore is. This book is a wonderful introduction to the interface between American English and American society which attends not only to linguistic detail but also to the way in which the culture of Americans is reflected in their language." Peter Trudgill, Fribourg University"This textbook is thus highly recommended to students of English with basic reading knowledge and teachers of English (prospective teachers, too) as a second or foreign language virtually anywhere in the world. Native speakers of American English will also find this book interesting." Journal of Sociolinguistics"Overall, this book not only provides a clear overview of the distinguishing characteristics of American English but also the historical and cultural background to explain those characteristics." Studies in Second Language Acquisition, A splendidly informative, yet lucid and easy-to-consult work. It contains all one might expect - such as clear chapters on vocabulary and accent - but also much much more: the sections on American culture, metaphor, greetings, swearwords, and websites are super-useful." Jean Aitchison, Worcester College, University of OxfordI have many excellent European students whose English grammar is first-class but who have no idea what a sophomore is. This book is a wonderful introduction to the interface between American English and American society which attends not only to linguistic detail but also to the way in which the culture of Americans is reflected in their language." Peter Trudgill, Fribourg UniversityThis textbook is thus highly recommended to students of English with basic reading knowledge and teachers of English (prospective teachers, too) as a second or foreign language virtually anywhere in the world. Native speakers of American English will also find this book interesting." Journal of SociolinguisticsOverall, this book not only provides a clear overview of the distinguishing characteristics of American English but also the historical and cultural background to explain those characteristics." Studies in Second Language Acquisition

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Dewey Edition21

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal427/.973

SynopsisAn Introduction to American English explores American English in the context of American history and institutions, while also making comparisons with British English., An Introduction to American English explains American English in the context of American life, history, and institutions, while also making comparisons with British English. This book includes chapters on spelling, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary which discuss how the language reflects American lifestyles and how new words are created. Coverage also includes language use and politeness; regional, social, and ethnic dialects, such as African-American English; and language politics. Much of the material presented is viewed within the framework of American history, government and education. Every chapter is followed by a set of recommended readings and references, some of which include Internet resources. An Introduction to American English is the ideal resource for non-native speakers and undergraduates studying of American English, as well as teachers of English as a second or foreign language.

LC Classification NumberPE2808.T68 2002