Linguistics for Non-Linguists: A Primer with Exercises

by Frank Parker, Kathryn Riley

This book covers the basic elements of linguistics in a lucid style, taking a subject that is generally considered quite complicated, and making it accessible to virtually anyone who requires a basic understanding of it. Specialists in language related fields, including Speech-Language Pathology, Experimental Phonetics, Communication, Education, and English as a Second Language will find Linguistics for Non-Linguists a must-have reference. The book's self-teaching approach provides students and specialists in fields neighboring linguistics with a basic introduction to the principles and methods of linguistic theory. Concepts are defined and illustrated simply. Non-linguistics majors will find this book comprehensive and clear. For anyone with an interest in phonetics and language.

Genres: Language, Linguistics, Nonfiction, Textbooks

341 pages, Paperback

First published September 28, 1986

Reviews

[Rebecca Timberlake · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this for my introduction to Linguistics class, and it was one of the better linguistics books I've read. It was clear, and the exercises were very helpful in understanding the material covered in each chapter. Things I thought I had a good grasp on from previous linguistic courses were covered, and I'm glad they were because it really solidified my knowledge of basic linguistics terminology and topics. It will certainly help as I take more courses in the subject.

[Mehran Qandi · Rating 4 out of 5]

a clear and concise textbook so far. I needed a more in-depth discussion of psr and x-bar theory but the book was enough introduction to continue reading further.

[Jenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

The content was great; thorough enough for an intro class, accessible without being too rudimentary. However, the exercises were unwieldy and often required additional explanation in class. I found them to be very obtusely constructed.

[Diannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good text! Even if the exercise include names like Biff and Muffy.

[Jackie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Boring but easy to follow

[Ejuster JÌmena]

Its awesome.\m/