When we think of the ways we use language, we think of face-to-face conversations, telephone conversations, reading and writing, and even talking to oneself. These are arenas of language use—theaters of action in which people do things with language. But what exactly are they doing with language? What are their goals and intentions? By what processes do they achieve these goals? In these twelve essays, Herbert H. Clark and his colleagues discuss the collective nature of language—the ways in which people coordinate with each other to determine the meaning of what they say.
The book is adaptation of Postcards course for Spanish learners.
American English course
This is aims at providing students with both the foreign language knowledge and the skills needed to succeed in today’s globalized world as English is the international language that will allow them to access knowledge and information and that will become an instrument of personal and professional empowerment to build a more prosperous, equitable society.
Words in Time and Place: Exploring Language Through the Historical Thesaurus of the Oxford English Dictionary Words in Time and Place: Exploring Language Through the Historical Thesaurus of the English Dictionary by David Crystal Did you know that the English language has over 150 words for the adjective 'drunk' developed over 1,000 years? Be prepared to learn words you have never heard before, find out fascinating facts behind everyday words, and be surprised at how lively and varied the English language can be.
Offers a framework for learning any language and provides the arguments as to why anyone should do so, as well as examining the merits of various methods of language learning. The key message of the book is the importance of self-reliance based on a positive approach and efficient organization.
The Companion to Philosophy of Language presents an introductory guide to understanding the history of the discipline as well contemporary new developments. Beginning with works of Frege, Russell, and Wittgenstein, this valuable resource provides a critical history of the core concepts in the area. From generative syntax and formal semantics to broader philosophical issues such as intentional contexts, theories of meaning, and context dependence, a well-known team of experts offer insightful analysis into some of the fundamental questions asked by the philosophy of language.
