Folk Linguistics

by Nancy A. Niedzielski and Dennis R. Preston

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B007RD1XEU
• ISBN13: 9783110175547
• Release Date: March 2003
• Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
• Length: 405 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 to 21 years
• Grade Range: Postsecondary