An Introduction to Middle English by Simon Horobin and Jeremy Smith
Book Description
This authoritative survey offers a concise
description of Middle English, the language of Chaucer, during the
period from 1100 to 1500. Middle English is discussed in relation to
both earlier and later stages in the history of English and in regard
to other languages with which it came into contact. The book covers the
principal features of Middle English spelling, pronunciation, grammar,
and vocabulary and also introduces Middle English textual studies.
An Introduction to English Phonology by April M. S. McMahon
Book Description
An Introduction to English Phonology
introduces undergraduates to the basic tools and concepts necessary for
the description of English phonological systems and processes. April
McMahon considers the justification for analytical tools like the
International Phonestic Alphabet and the difference between sounds and
spellings, so that students understand the rationale for what they are
learning. The crucial idea of phonological contrast is introduced very
early, with subsequent chapters covering the articulatory description
of vowels and consonants; variant realisations of vowels and consonants
in different contexts; and prosodic concepts, notably syllables and
stress. Throughout the book, there is emphasis on the range of
variation to be found in modern English phonology, with examples taken
not only from Standard Southern British English and General American,
but also New Zealand English, Scottish Standard English and Singaporean
English.
An Introduction to English Morphology: Words and Their Structure by Andrew Carstairs-McCarthy
Book Description:
Topics
include: words, sentences and dictionaries a word and its parts (roots
and affixes) a word and its forms (inflection) a word and its relatives
(derivation) compound words word structure productivity and the
historical sources of English word formation. It presupposes no
linguistic training, is aimed at students of English (literature or
language) and also provides a sound basis for further linguistic study.
Exercise material, with answers and discussion, has been included, to
serve as models for further exercises.
An Introduction to International Varieties of English by Laurie Bauer
Book Description
Covering varieties of English spoken
in Britain, the U.S.A., Canada, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand,
and the Falkland Islands, this book shows how the major national
varieties of English have developed and why similar causes have given
rise to different effects in different parts of the world.
