The Linguistics Wars
 The big picture: This book does a fantastic job of explaining the ever-shifting scope of linguistics, especially in the second half of the twentieth century. Even better, it puts the field of linguistics into a larger context, so you can see where the [... more]
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An Introduction to Applied Linguistics
Coherent Introduction: An Introduction to Applied Linguistics is a valuable addition to its field as it devotes attention to multiple subfields and maintains a sophisticated tone for an introductory text. The book is geared primarily to readers and [... more]
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Contemporary Linguistics: An Introduction
Excellent introduction to linguistics: "Contemporary Linguistics" (CL) is a wonderfully clear and accessible introduction to the field of linguistics. The authors begin by introducing the methodological assumptions that underlie present day [... more]
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Historical Linguistics, 2nd Edition: An Introduction
An amateur's opinion:: I don't intend to provide the opinion of a professional linguist, though I am a translator, I speak several languages and I sometimes read books on linguistics as a nerdy hobby. Therefore, my perspective is limited to the book's [... more]
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Linguistics: A Very Short Introduction
Another excellent book in Oxford's VSI series: Having read and enjoyed *Linguistics: A Very Short Introduction* (and having come upon the previous review by 'newton fisher' - who apparently needs treatment for mental illness), I felt compelled to write [... more]
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Oxford Applied Linguistics: Understanding Second ...
comprehensive and clear: "Understanding Second Language Acquisition" is an ideal companion for students taking an initial course in applied linguistics, or for teachers who want to improve their understanding of how learners learn a second [... more]
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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Linguistics
The dictionary I turn to first: This slim dictionary succeeds nicely at providing concise but accurate and understandable definitions of linguistic terminology. Serious linguists will also want to own David Crystal's Dictionary of Linguistics and [... more]
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A Dictionary of Linguistics and Phonetics
David Crystal gets right to the point: the book is especially useful when preparing for an examination, because it gives that kind of information you are looking for, by getting right to the point. Very helpful are the cross-references which can serve as [... more]
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Course In General Linguistics
The origin of structuralism: This book is the manifesto of structural linguistics. But it has been widely read outside linguistics for it served as corner stone of structuralism. It was not intended to be published. In fact Saussure never wrote any book. [... more]
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Linguistics for Students of New Testament Greek: A ...
Linguistics explains the secrets of New Testament Greek: New Testament (Koine) Greek has long been taught as just another dead language. Black, an experienced teacher of Greek, changes the paradigm. Applying modern linguistic theory, Black shows how many [... more]
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Oxford Applied Linguistics: Language Testing in ...
Test development concepts and procedures for the real world: Bachman and Palmer have targeted this book halfway between theory and practice, with an audience whose interests are practical but not limited to classroom testing. The book is divided into [... more]
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Teach Yourself 101 Key Ideas : Linguistics
A Quick Reference for Essential Concepts: "Teach Yourself 101 Key Ideas In Linguistics" offers concise and comprehensible presentations of linguistics concepts, from 'Acquisition of Language' to 'Writing System'. Use this book to refresh your [... more]
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