Definiteness: A Linguistic Study (Volume 2) Author : Sylvester Carey Subject : Language and Linguistics ISBN :9781639871537 Definiteness is a semantic feature of noun phrases that distinguishes between entities that are specific and identifiable in a given context, and others which are not. The typical noun phrase picks out Read More |
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Grammaticalization: Advances in Linguistics Author : Emma Clark Subject : Language and Linguistics ISBN :9781639872671 Grammaticalization is a process of language change by which grammatical markers are created from nouns and verbs. It creates new function words by a process deriving them from content words, instead of Read More |
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Author : Cecilia McCurdy Subject : Language and Linguistics ISBN :9781639872862 Language prosody deals with the elements of speech that are properties of syllables and larger units of speech but are not distinct phonetic segments. These elements are known as suprasegmentals and include Read More |
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Meaning in Language: An Introduction to Semantics Author : Emma Wilson Subject : Language and Linguistics ISBN :9781639873579 Semantics is a sub-discipline of linguistics which focuses on deconstructing words, signals and sentence structure for the management and resolution of ambiguities. It studies the relationship between Read More |
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Phonological Variables and Sociolinguistics Salience Author : Otto Ward Subject : Language and Linguistics ISBN :9781639874279 Phonological variables are the features of language wherein different words, phrases or sentences have the same meaning. It is a situation where the choice between expressions is phonologically conditioned. Read More |
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Syntax: A Generative Introduction Author : Brock Hagan Subject : Language and Linguistics ISBN :9781639875153 Syntax is the set of rules, principles and processes that govern the ways in which phrases, clauses and sentences are formed in a given language. It is the grammatical structure of words and phrases that Read More |
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Translation and Interpretation in Languages (Volume 1) Author : Bryan Templeton Subject : Language and Linguistics ISBN :9781639875382 Translation and interpretation enables communication across languages, from a source to a target. Translation deciphers meaning of the written word from a source language to a target language. Interpretation Read More |
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Translation and Interpretation in Languages (Volume 2) Author : Bryan Templeton Subject : Language and Linguistics ISBN :9781639875399 Translation and interpretation enables communication across languages, from a source to a target. Translation deciphers meaning of the written word from a source language to a target language. Interpretation Read More |
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Author : Adrian Brown Subject : Law ISBN :9781639871063 The safeguarding of children from exploitation, abuse and neglect is termed as child protection. There exists a set of laws and policies which focuses on education, social welfare, health, security and Read More |
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Human Rights and Social Justice: An International Overview Author : Ada Miller Subject : Law ISBN :9781639873142 Human rights describe the standards of human behaviour which are protected by different international and local laws. Human rights are granted to individuals irrespective of their race, age, origin, ethnicity, Read More |