Folk Linguistics
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"Folk knowledge of language has not engaged linguists very often in the history of that field. Introductory texts often disparage folkbelief in contrast to 'scientific truth'. In fact, language is a ubiquitous topic of discussion and general concern of the folk. They talk about grammar, pronunciation, first and second language learning, language disabilities, dialects, gender and language, and a host of other topics. This book approaches such beliefs as one of most important aspects of ethnography. Surely what a people believe about their language is as important as any other key to an understanding of their culture. This fascinating book investigates how non-linguists think and talk about language, an area overlooked by linguists, as the authors show."Joseph Salmons in: Diachronica
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:3110162512
ISBN13:9783110162516
Release Date:November 1999
Publisher:de Gruyter Mouton
Length:395 Pages
Weight:1.84 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 6.4" x 9.2"
Age Range:18 to 21 years
Grade Range:Postsecondary
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