(Paperback)

(Paperback, NIPPOD)

Provides clarity about the characteristics and notion of language proficiency in the field of second language acquisition. This title contains a variety of research accounts about the specific factors which have an effect on proficiency together with a theorised measurement of proficiency in second language research.

(Paperback, NIPPOD)

Offers a showcase of the developments in Japanese applied linguistics, within discourse analysis and sociolinguistics. This book covers a wide range of issues and influential theoretical and methodological frameworks, many of which are of concern not only for Japanese specialists but also applied linguists in general.

(Hardback)

Showcases the developments in Japanese Applied Linguistics. This book covers a range of issues and influential theoretical and methodological frameworks, many of which are of concern not only for Japanese specialists but also applied linguists in general. It is suitable for graduate students in both applied linguistics and Japanese linguistics.

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

A companion volume to "Japanese Linguistics: An Introduction", this work introduces pragmatics, discourse, and language and culture in the Japanese context. It covers: Language in context; Japanese in conversation; Honorifics and politeness; Language and gender; and Young people's language.

(Hardback, 2nd edition)

(Hardback)

An introduction to Japanese linguistics, which is designed to introduce students to the areas of Japanese linguistics. This book contains chapters, which contains an explanation of the key concepts of the subject, followed by activities, which are designed to promote the students' active understanding of the forms and functions of the language.

(Paperback)

An introduction to Japanese linguistics, which is designed to introduce students to the areas of Japanese linguistics. This book contains chapters, which contains an explanation of the key concepts of the subject, followed by activities, which are designed to promote the students' active understanding of the forms and functions of the language.

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

Offers a comprehensive set of definitions of key terms in discourse analysis, a core area of linguistics and language studies courses. This book is suitable for students on linguistics, language studies and media and cultural studies courses who are engaging in discourse analysis.

(Paperback)

Offers a comprehensive set of definitions of key terms in discourse analysis, a core area of linguistics and language studies courses. This book is suitable for students of linguistics, language studies and media and cultural studies courses who are engaging in discourse analysis.

(Hardback)

Explains the terms which students of linguistics and English language encounter during their undergraduate study. This book is organised according to the modules under which linguistics is studied, starting with explanations of the terms associated with the core areas of phonetics and phonology, morphology and syntax, semantics and pragmatics.

(Paperback)

Explains the terms which students of linguistics and English language encounter during their undergraduate study. This book is organised according to the modules under which linguistics is studied, starting with explanations of the terms associated with the core areas of phonetics and phonology, morphology and syntax, semantics and pragmatics.

(Hardback)

Part of the "Key Terms" series, this book presents a study of pragmatics with an introduction organized by key terms, including short intellectual biographies of key thinkers, and a list of key works for further reading. It is suitable for students of linguistics and language and communication, pragmatics and logic and meaning.

(Paperback)

Part of the "Key Terms" series, this book presents a study of pragmatics with an introduction organized by key terms, including short intellectual biographies of key thinkers, and a list of key works for further reading. It is suitable for students of linguistics and language and communication, pragmatics and logic and meaning.

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

Suitable for linguistics and English language students, this book presents a comprehensive overview of all the key terms in second language acquisition. It includes definitions of key terms within second language acquisition, as well as accessible summaries of the key theories and thinkers.

(Paperback)

Offers linguistics and English language students an overview of the key terms in second language acquisition. This book presents a list of key readings in second language acquisition, to signpost the reader towards classic articles, as well providing a springboard to further study.

(Hardback)

Explains the terms and concepts in semantics which students on linguistics and language studies course are likely to encounter during their undergraduate study. Organized alphabetically, and fully cross-referenced, this book includes a section on key thinkers in semantics, from Aristotle to Noam Chomsky.

(Paperback)

Explains the terms and concepts in semantics which students on linguistics and language studies course are likely to encounter during their undergraduate study. This book includes a section on key thinkers in semantics, from Aristotle to Noam Chomsky. It is suitable for students throughout their undergraduate course.

(Hardback)

Provides information that a student needs when encountering semiotics for the first time or as a more advanced reader wishing to do in-depth semiotic readings. This book provides a brief historical overview of the field, an explanation of semiotic theory, key term definitions, outlines of the work of key thinkers, and key readings for students.