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New and Published Books

  1. Doing English Language

    A Guide for Students

    By Angela Goddard

    Series: Doing... Series

    Doing English Language provides a concise, lively and accessible introduction to the field of English Language studies for readers who are interested in taking courses at university level. This book addresses the fundamental questions about studying English Language, including: How is English...

    Published March 22nd 2012 by Routledge

  2. Introducing Translation Studies

    Theories and Applications, 3rd Edition

    By Jeremy Munday

    This is the definitive guide to the theories and concepts that make up the dynamic field of translation studies. Providing an accessible and fully up-to-date overview of key movements and theorists within an expanding area of study, this textbook has become a key source for generations of...

    Published February 23rd 2012 by Routledge

  3. Studying English Literature and Language

    An Introduction and Companion, 3rd Edition

    By Rob Pope

    Studying English Literature and Language is unique in offering both an introduction and a companion for students taking English Literature and Language degrees. Combining the functions of study guide, critical dictionary and text anthology, this is a freshly recast version of the highly acclaimed...

    Published January 19th 2012 by Routledge

  4. English Grammar

    A Resource Book for Students

    By Roger Berry

    Series: Routledge English Language Introductions

    Routledge English Language Introductions cover core areas of language study and are one-stop resources for students. Assuming no prior knowledge, books in the series offer an accessible overview of the subject, with activities, study questions, sample analyses, commentaries and key readings - all...

    Published November 9th 2011 by Routledge

  5. Jokes and the Linguistic Mind

    By Debra Aarons

    Through the lens of cognitive science, Jokes and the Linguistic Mind investigates jokes that play on some aspect of the structure and function of language. In so doing, Debra Aarons shows that these 'linguistic jokes' can evoke our tacit knowledge of the language we use. Analyzing...

    Published August 16th 2011 by Routledge

  6. Doing Applied Linguistics

    A guide for students

    By Nicholas Groom, Jeannette Littlemore

    Doing Applied Linguistics provides a concise, lively and accessible introduction to the field of applied linguistics for readers who have little or no prior knowledge of the subject. The book explores the basics of the field then goes on to examine in more depth what applied linguists actually do,...

    Published July 7th 2011 by Routledge

  7. David Crystal's Introduction to Language

    A Complete Course

    By David Crystal

    Series: The Routledge David Crystal Lectures

    ‘A brilliantly accessible introduction to core topics in English language and linguistics. My students loved it.’ David Adger, Queen Mary, University of London, UK ‘Entertaining, clear and informative. David Crystal’s lectures demystify and enrich the English language for students of all levels.’...

    Published May 2nd 2011 by Routledge

  8. Language Planning in the Asia Pacific

    Hong Kong, Timor-Leste and Sri Lanka

    Edited by Robert Kaplan, Richard Baldauf

    This volume covers the language situation in Hong Kong, Timor-Leste and Sri Lanka explaining the linguistic diversity, the historical and political contexts and the current language situation, including language-in-education planning, the role of the media, the role of religion and the roles of...

    Published March 20th 2011 by Routledge

  9. Mapping Applied Linguistics

    A Guide for Students and Practitioners

    By Christopher Hall, Patrick Smith, Rachel Wicaksono

    Mapping Applied Linguistics: A Guide for Students and Practitioners provides an innovative and wide-ranging introduction to the full scope of applied linguistics. Incorporating both socio-cultural and cognitive perspectives, the book maps the diverse and constantly expanding range of theories,...

    Published February 16th 2011 by Routledge

  10. Language, Society and Power

    An Introduction, 3rd Edition

    By Annabelle Mooney, Linda Thomas, Shân Wareing, Jean Stilwell Peccei, Suzanne LaBelle, Berit Engøy Henriksen, Eva Eppler, Anthea Irwin, Pia Pichler, Siân Preece, Satori Soden

    Language, Society and Power is the essential introductory text for students studying language in a variety of social contexts. This book examines the ways in which language functions, how it influences thought and how it varies according to age, ethnicity, class and gender. It seeks to answer such...

    Published December 9th 2010 by Routledge