Introducing Language Typology
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Introducing Language Typology
Author: Edith A. Moravcsik
language: en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date: 2013
This textbook provides an introduction to language typology which assumes minimal prior knowledge of linguistics.
An Introduction to Linguistic Typology
Author: Viveka Velupillai
language: en
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
Release Date: 2012
Offers an introduction to linguistic typology that covers various linguistic domains from phonology and morphology over parts-of-speech, the NP and the VP, to simple and complex clauses, pragmatics and language change. This title also includes a discussion on methodological issues in typology.
Introduction to Typology
An overview of the major grammatical categories and constructions in the world′s languages, Introduction to Typologyprovides a thorough and comprehensive coverage of typology in the areas of morphology and syntax, while underscoring the similarities and differences that underlie the vast array of human languages. Pedagogically sound, this introductory text includes a glossary and highlights and defines each new term as it appears. Each chapter concludes with a summary of new terminology and concepts as well as a list of additional, related readings. Introduction to Typology assumes neither prior knowledge of typology nor extensive background in linguistics, making it useful as a primary or supplementary text for a variety of courses, particularly those dealing with grammatical structure and linguistic universals.