{"product_id":"david-crystals-introduction-to-language-dvd-video","title":"David Crystal's Introduction to Language - DVD video","description":"\u003cp\u003e‘A brilliantly accessible introduction to core topics in English language and linguistics. My students loved it.’\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Adger\u003cem\u003e, Queen Mary, University of London, UK\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Entertaining, clear and informative. David Crystal’s lectures demystify and enrich the English language for students of all levels.’\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSylvia Shaw\u003cem\u003e, Middlesex University, UK\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A well-delivered and well-structured bird’s-eye introduction to all areas of the study of language. Crystal’s discussion of issues like dialect and bilingualism will interest many and hopefully promote a rational and reasoned stance towards language.’\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKlaus Abels\u003cem\u003e, University College London, UK\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow available for the first time to licence for use as a digital resource for your courses, for online learning resources, or for part of a digital course pack. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind out more here: https:\/\/www.routledge.com\/go\/david-crystals-introduction-to-language\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Crystal brings linguistics alive in these specially recorded lectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSix 30-minute lectures, each divided into two parts for flexibility of use in lectures and virtual learning environments, cover all the key topics in an introductory English-language\/linguistics course, under the headings:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage, Communication \u0026amp; Pragmatics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Structure of Language\u003c\/strong\u003e – semantics and grammar\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Mode of Transmission\u003c\/strong\u003e – speech and writing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage in Use: Temporal Variation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLanguage in Use\u003c\/strong\u003e – regional, social and personal variation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage \u0026amp; Discourse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an essential resource for all beginning students of English language, linguistics and English as a second language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe companion website at \u003cstrong\u003ewww.routledge.com\/davidcrystal\u003c\/strong\u003e includes substantial supporting material:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ebonus extra clips from the lectures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ea synopsis of lecture content\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ea linguistic and cultural commentary with time codes so users can select points of interest\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ea glossary of linguistic terms, with flashcards for self-testing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003esuggestions for activities, follow-up work and further reading\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003emultiple-choice questions to test knowledge of the content of the lectures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ean index of linguistic terms with time codes to locate them in use on the DVD.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e has been a freelance writer, lecturer and broadcaster since 1984. Based in Holyhead, Crystal is Honorary Professor at Bangor University, UK. He is author of numerous books, including \u003cem\u003eInternet Linguistics\u003c\/em\u003e (2011), \u003cem\u003eJust a Phrase I’m Going Through: My Life in Language\u003c\/em\u003e (2009) and \u003cem\u003eThe Future of Language DVD\u003c\/em\u003e (2009), all Routledge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45600811286766,"sku":"9780415602679","price":193.6,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/9612\/7726\/files\/9780415602679.jpg?v=1721480915","url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/david-crystals-introduction-to-language-dvd-video","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}