Thinking like a Linguist by Jordan B. Sandoval, Kristin E. De... - 9781107183926

Thinking like a LinguistAn Introduction to the Science of Language\nAuthor(s): Jordan B. Sandoval, Kristin E. Denham\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9781107183926, 978-1107183926\nSynopsis\nThis is an engaging introduction to the study of language for undergraduate or beginning graduate students, aimed especially at those who would like to continue further linguistic study. It introduces students to analytical thinking about language, but goes beyond existing texts to show what it means to think like a scientist about language, through the exploration of data and interactive problem sets. A key feature of this text is its flexibility. With its focus on foundational areas of linguistics and scientific analysis, it can be used in a variety of course types, with instructors using it alongside other information or texts as appropriate for their own courses of study. The text can also serve as a suppl.