TY  - BOOK
AU  - Yule, George.
TI  - The study of language
SN  - 9780521740241
U1  - 410 YUL 
PY  - 2006///
CY  - Cambridge, New York
PB  - Cambridge University Press
KW  - Language and languages
KW  - Linguistics
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index
N2  - Designed for beginners, this best-selling textbook provides a thorough introduction to the study of language. It introduces the analysis of the key elements of language--sounds, words, structures and meanings, and provides a solid foundation in all of the essential topics. The third edition has been extensively revised to include new sections on important contemporary issues in language study, including language and culture, African American English, sign language, and slang. A comprehensive glossary provides useful explanations of technical terms, and each chapter contains a range of new study questions and research tasks, with suggested answers
ER  -