Explains what grammar really is, why languages have to have it, and how different languages exploit it.An introduction by leading grammar expert Michael Swan on the theoretical and pedagogical approaches to grammatical description, the notion of 'universal grammar', the role of grammar in establishing social and educational norms, and the possible future grammar of International English.The author shows that grammar need not be tedious at all, but provides fascinating insights into the different ways in which we conceive of the world and communicate with others.
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Explains what grammar is, why languages have to have it, and how different languages exploit it. This book includes an introduction on the theoretical and pedagogical approaches to grammatical description, the notion of 'universal grammar', the role of grammar in establishing social and educational norms, and the grammar of International English.
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Explains what grammar really is, why languages have to have it, and how different languages exploit it. By Michael Swan. Part of the Oxford Introductions to Language Study series.

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ISBN
9780194372411
Publisert
2005
Utgiver
Vendor
Oxford University Press
Vekt
163 gr
Høyde
200 mm
Bredde
130 mm
Dybde
5 mm
Aldersnivå
07, L
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
144

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