Overview
Surveys the dominant schools of linguistics from the 18th century onwards
Assesses the discoveries and findings of each school, addressing the assumptions made by leading scholars
Discusses theoretical paradigms, grammatical models, interdisciplinary fields, practical applications and technical methods in linguistics
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Table of contents (7 chapters)
Keywords
- theoretical paradigms
- grammatical models
- practical applications
- technical methods
- practical applications
- structural lingusitics
- historical linguistics
- generative linguistics
- functional linguistics
- descriptive grammar
- prescriptive grammar
- neurolinguistics
- psycholinguistics
- sociolinguistics
- literary linguistics
- forensic linguistics
- clinical linguistics
- field linguistics
- english
About this book
This textbook provides a clear and concise overview of the main schools of linguistic thought and scholarship from the late 18th century to the present day, examining the key tenets and leading figures of each approach and assessing their impact on the field. Combining theory with practice, the author aims to familiarise students with the mechanisms used in analysing language structures, to acquaint them with the history of the discipline, and to demonstrate how different - sometimes competing - approaches can be combined to understand language and linguistics today. Written in an engaging and accessible manner, this textbook is an ideal primer for new students of linguistics at any level, as well as more experienced researchers seeking to understand the history of their field or the arguments and theories of other sub-disciplines.
Reviews
"Hamawand is to be applauded for his common-sense and straightforward approach to describing the different schools of thought concerning language and the different areas of investigation within linguistics that one might encounter. He has produced a valuable survey that offers a useful overview of the field to both students and professionals alike. I like this book!" --Brian D. Joseph, The Ohio State University, USA
"Modern Schools of Linguistic Thought is an important departure from previous books on general linguistics in that it traces the development of both the practical and theoretical paradigms that underpin the way we teach, research, and practice linguistics today. It is a much-needed overview of how the sometimes-competing linguistic theories and approaches have impacted our professional worldview. Hamawand effectively establishes how an understanding of our history is relevant to how we move forward as a field." --Elizabeth Winkler, Western Kentucky University, USA
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Zeki Hamawand is Professor of English Linguistics at the University of Kirkuk and a Senior Lecturer at the University of Sulaimani, Iraq.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Modern Schools of Linguistic Thought
Book Subtitle: A Crash Course
Authors: Zeki Hamawand
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-42577-7
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham
eBook Packages: Social Sciences, Social Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2020
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-42576-0Published: 22 May 2020
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-42577-7Published: 21 May 2020
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XI, 128
Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations
Topics: Theoretical Linguistics, Grammar, Comparative Linguistics, English, Cognitive Linguistics, Applied Linguistics