English Grammar: An Introduction

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Peter Collins (University of New South Wales, Australia) Carmella Hollo (University of New South Wales, Australia)

English Grammar

An Introduction

Peter Collins (University of New South Wales, Australia), Carmella Hollo (University of New South Wales, Australia)

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English

Bloomsbury Academic
16 December 2016

Usage & grammar guides; Grammar, syntax; Grammar & vocabulary

This core textbook helps readers get to grips with the fundamentals of English grammar so that they can critically engage with a wide variety of texts. Combining contemporary linguistic approaches with the familiar terminology of traditional grammar, this lively book offers a hands-on introduction to English grammar. It begins by situating the study of grammar within its broader context, before moving on to look at the various categories that are used when analysing texts. Later chapters focus on the practical application of the skills acquired in the first part of the book.

This is an indispensable text for students and teachers of English language and linguistics. It is also a valuable resource for those studying English as a second or foreign language.

New to this Edition: - A wealth of new material, including further detail on morphology, more examples and revised explanations of key terms - Improved glossary and index, in response to detailed user feedback - Fully updated throughout to meet the needs of today’s students

By: Peter Collins (University of New South Wales Australia), Carmella Hollo (University of New South Wales, Australia)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 396g
ISBN: 9781137507396
ISBN 10: 113750739X
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 16 December 2016
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

PART A Grammatical Description 1. Introduction 2. A Preliminary Overview 3. Nouns and Noun Phrases 4. Verbs and Verb Phrases 5. Adjectives, Adverbs, Prepositions and Associated Phrases 6. Clause Structure and Clause Type 7. Subordination and Coordination 8. Subordination and Coordination PART B Looking at Language in Context 9. From Separate Sentences to Connected Text 10. Text and Context 11. Text Analysis – Putting It All Together.

Peter Collins is a retired Professor of Linguistics from the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. He has published more than a hundred academic books, articles and book chapters. His research interests include English grammar, World Englishes (particularly Australian English), and corpus linguistics. Carmella Hollo is a retired Lecturer in Linguistics from the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. Her teaching has concentrated in the areas of English grammar, introduction to linguistics courses and historical linguistics.