Titre :	Languages of the World : An Introduction
Type de document :	texte imprimé
Auteurs :	Pereltsvaig Asya
Editeur :	England : Cambridge University Press
Année de publication :	2012
Importance :	278 p
Format :	17.5 cm
ISBN/ISSN/EAN :	978-0-521-17577-7
Langues :	Anglais (eng)
Mots-clés :	Languages of North Africa - European languages - Languages of eastern Asia
Index. décimale :	400
Résumé :	What do all human languages have in common and in what ways are they different? How can language be used to trace different peoples and their past? Are certain languages similar because of common descent or language contact? Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, this textbook introduces readers to the rich diversity of human languages, familiarizing students with the variety and typology of languages around the world. Linguistic terms and concepts are explained, in the text and in the glossary, and illustrated with simple, accessible examples. Eighteen language maps and numerous language family charts enable students to place a language geographically or genealogically. A supporting website includes additional language maps and sound recordings that can be used to illustrate the peculiarities of the sound systems of various languages. 'Test yourself' questions throughout the book make it easier for students to analyze data from unfamiliar languages.

Languages of the World : An Introduction [texte imprimé] / Pereltsvaig Asya . - England : Cambridge University Press, 2012 . - 278 p ; 17.5 cm.
ISBN : 978-0-521-17577-7
Langues : Anglais (eng)

Mots-clés :	Languages of North Africa - European languages - Languages of eastern Asia
Index. décimale :	400
Résumé :	What do all human languages have in common and in what ways are they different? How can language be used to trace different peoples and their past? Are certain languages similar because of common descent or language contact? Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, this textbook introduces readers to the rich diversity of human languages, familiarizing students with the variety and typology of languages around the world. Linguistic terms and concepts are explained, in the text and in the glossary, and illustrated with simple, accessible examples. Eighteen language maps and numerous language family charts enable students to place a language geographically or genealogically. A supporting website includes additional language maps and sound recordings that can be used to illustrate the peculiarities of the sound systems of various languages. 'Test yourself' questions throughout the book make it easier for students to analyze data from unfamiliar languages.