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THE STUDY OF LANGUAGE
Eighth Edition
This best–selling textbook provides an engaging and user-friendly
introduction to the study of language. Assuming no prior knowledge of the
subject, Yule presents information in bite-sized sections, clearly explaining
the major concepts in linguistics and all the key elements of language.
This eighth edition has been revised and updated throughout, with major
changes in the chapters on origins, phonetics, syntax, semantics,
pragmatics, discourse analysis, first and second language acquisition, and
culture. There are 40 new study questions and over 60 new and updated
additions to the Further Readings. To increase student engagement and to
foster problem-solving and critical thinking skills, the book includes over
20 new tasks.
An expanded and revised website provides students with further
resources. This is the most fundamental and easy-to-use introduction to the
study of language.
GEORGE YULE has taught linguistics at the University of Edinburgh, the
University of Hawai‘i, the University of Minnesota and Louisiana State
University. His popular textbook, The Study of Language, has been
translated into 7 different languages.
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“A very engaging, easy-to-read book that appeals to both native and non-
native speakers of English. It is great for both self-study and classroom use.
Each chapter offers a unique opportunity to put linguistic concepts into
practice with well-crafted study questions, as well as tasks and discussion
projects.”
Professor Emrah Görgülü, İstanbul Sabahattin Zaim University
“I searched many years for a text to support my students – mostly K-12
teachers – in understanding and appreciating the intricacies of language;
when I found Yule’s book, my search was finally over. The book walks
novices through the structure and function of language with a series of
fascinating and engaging examples. With its clear organization, well-written
explanations, and fun reinforcing exercises, the Yule text provides an entry
point for all readers.”
Professor Deborah Palmer, University of Colorado Boulder
“This new updated edition confirms its reputation as the ultimate
introduction to the greatest puzzle of the human mind: what is language?”
Dr. Ruggiero Pergola, University of Bari Aldo Moro
“I have used The Study of Language for thirteen years as a course book for
students new to linguistics. It covers most fields comprehensively, but in an
interesting and easily assimilated way. The eighth edition includes new
content, but there have been notable improvements in the structure. Yule’s
book remains my firm favorite as an introductory text.”
Dr. Stuart Foster, Halmstad University
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“With each subsequent edition, Yule has maintained his direct and
scholarly, yet uncomplicated, manner of writing, consistently instructing
students in developing insights about language and languages. His use of
multiple languages to illustrate significant concepts about linguistics for
students validates languages in a global sense, providing each language
with requisite status. Yule’s text is thorough but concise, thereby enabling
students to steadily build knowledge that is essential for the effective and
equitable teaching of students whose first language is not English.”
Dr. Melinda Cowart, Texas Woman’s University
“As a transnational scholar, teacher and, more recently, a mother raising a
heritage speaker, the eighth edition with its new addition of heritage
languages offers an excellent and all-inclusive guide to diverse and
extremely pressing language matters.”
Ms Reda Mohammed, Ph.D. candidate, Linguistics & TESOL, Illinois
State University
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THE STUDY OF LANGUAGE
Eighth Edition
This best–selling textbook provides an engaging and user-friendly
introduction to the study of language. Assuming no prior knowledge of the
subject, Yule presents information in bite-sized sections, clearly explaining
the major concepts in linguistics and all the key elements of language.
This eighth edition has been revised and updated throughout, with major
changes in the chapters on origins, phonetics, syntax, semantics,
pragmatics, discourse analysis, first and second language acquisition, and
culture. There are 40 new study questions and over 60 new and updated
additions to the Further Readings. To increase student engagement and to
foster problem-solving and critical thinking skills, the book includes over
20 new tasks.
An expanded and revised website provides students with further
resources. This is the most fundamental and easy-to-use introduction to the
study of language.
GEORGE YULE has taught linguistics at the University of Edinburgh, the
University of Hawai‘i, the University of Minnesota and Louisiana State
University. His popular textbook, The Study of Language, has been
translated into 7 different languages.
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,dmuwodmfdmuwodmfdmuwodmf-46d7b51711fe1ecd898ce5b817170e56
“A very engaging, easy-to-read book that appeals to both native and non-
native speakers of English. It is great for both self-study and classroom use.
Each chapter offers a unique opportunity to put linguistic concepts into
practice with well-crafted study questions, as well as tasks and discussion
projects.”
Professor Emrah Görgülü, İstanbul Sabahattin Zaim University
“I searched many years for a text to support my students – mostly K-12
teachers – in understanding and appreciating the intricacies of language;
when I found Yule’s book, my search was finally over. The book walks
novices through the structure and function of language with a series of
fascinating and engaging examples. With its clear organization, well-written
explanations, and fun reinforcing exercises, the Yule text provides an entry
point for all readers.”
Professor Deborah Palmer, University of Colorado Boulder
“This new updated edition confirms its reputation as the ultimate
introduction to the greatest puzzle of the human mind: what is language?”
Dr. Ruggiero Pergola, University of Bari Aldo Moro
“I have used The Study of Language for thirteen years as a course book for
students new to linguistics. It covers most fields comprehensively, but in an
interesting and easily assimilated way. The eighth edition includes new
content, but there have been notable improvements in the structure. Yule’s
book remains my firm favorite as an introductory text.”
Dr. Stuart Foster, Halmstad University
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“With each subsequent edition, Yule has maintained his direct and
scholarly, yet uncomplicated, manner of writing, consistently instructing
students in developing insights about language and languages. His use of
multiple languages to illustrate significant concepts about linguistics for
students validates languages in a global sense, providing each language
with requisite status. Yule’s text is thorough but concise, thereby enabling
students to steadily build knowledge that is essential for the effective and
equitable teaching of students whose first language is not English.”
Dr. Melinda Cowart, Texas Woman’s University
“As a transnational scholar, teacher and, more recently, a mother raising a
heritage speaker, the eighth edition with its new addition of heritage
languages offers an excellent and all-inclusive guide to diverse and
extremely pressing language matters.”
Ms Reda Mohammed, Ph.D. candidate, Linguistics & TESOL, Illinois
State University
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