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Angela Downing - English Grammar: A University Course - 9780415732680 - V9780415732680
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English Grammar: A University Course

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Description for English Grammar: A University Course Paperback. Presenting the linguistic basis for courses and projects on translation, contrastive linguistics, stylistics, reading and discourse studies, this text illustrates grammatical usage through authentic texts fro a range of sources, both spoken and written. Num Pages: 550 pages, 57 black & white tables, 10 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 175 x 29. Weight in Grams: 996.

This best-selling comprehensive descriptive grammar forms a complete course, ideal for all students studying English Language, whether on a course or for self-study. Broadly based on Hallidayan systemic-functional grammar but also drawing on cognitive linguistics and discourse analysis, English Grammar is accessible, avoiding overly theoretical or technical explanations.

Divided into 12 self-contained chapters based around language functions, each chapter is divided into units of class-length material. Key features include:

Numerous authentic texts from a wide range of sources, both spoken and written, which exemplify the grammatical description.

Clear chapter and module summaries enable efficient class preparation and student revision.

Extensive exercises with a ... Read more

This new edition has been thoroughly updated with new texts, a more user-friendly layout, more American English examples and a companion website, providing extra tasks, a glossary and a teachers‘ guide.

This is the essential coursebook and reference work for all native and non-native students of English grammar on English language and linguistics courses.

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Product Details

Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Weight
968g
Number of Pages
550
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415732680
SKU
V9780415732680
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1

About Angela Downing
Angela Downing is Professor Emeritus at Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain. She was General Editor of Atlantis (Journal of the Spanish Association of English and American Studies) from 2006 to 2012 and has published numerous articles on grammar and discourse.

Reviews for English Grammar: A University Course
'Downing's comprehensive yet accessible book builds on traditional descriptions of English to present a functional orientation to grammar as a set of communicative resources. Taking the grammar off the page and into real life, this book illustrates how language operates across a range of different uses and contexts. An invaluable resource for all university studens of English.' Tom Bartlett, Cardiff ... Read more

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