Theory of Language

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MIT Press, 2000 - Language Arts & Disciplines - 344 pages

In this introductory-level linguistics text, Steven E. Weisler and Slavko Milekic develop a theoretically motivated analysis of language with an emphasis on grammar construction and argumentation. They introduce the theory of language, sounds, words, sentences, and meaning, as well as language and the brain.The text is available either in hard-copy form or as a CD-ROM. The CD-ROM presents the text in a dynamic digital learning environment, engaging the user in simulations, demonstrations, hypothesis testing, and theory construction while providing a systematic introduction to linguistic theory. The electronic edition also incorporates the Tree Builder tool for construction and evaluation of phonological, metrical, and syntactic analysis of trees, as well as a word processor, various annotation mechanisms (for example, the ability to create and exchange voice and text memos), import/export capabilities that allow the exchange of different types of information, and an extensive series of interviews with such prominent figures as David Caplan, Noam Chomsky, Lyn Frazier, John Rickford, Tom Roeper, Ivan Sag, and Tom Wasow.

 

Contents

Sentences
125
Meaning
222
Brain and Language
273
Glossary
305
Bibliography
331
32
335
Index
339
Copyright

Common terms and phrases

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Bibliographic information

TitleTheory of Language
A Bradford book
AuthorsSteven Weisler, Slavoljub P. Milekic
Editionillustrated
PublisherMIT Press, 2000
ISBN0262731258, 9780262731256
Length344 pages
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Language Arts & Disciplines / Linguistics / General
Philosophy / Language
Psychology / Cognitive Psychology & Cognition
  
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