A Short Introduction to the Study of Language - Ellen Thompson
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A Short Introduction to the Study of Language - Ellen Thompson
Ellen Thompson [+]
Florida International University
Ellen Thompson is Associate Professor of Linguistics at Florida International University in Miami.
Description
1 Introduction 2 Creativity of Human Language 3 Infinite Capacity of Language 4 The Rules of English Grammar 5 Descriptive versus Prescriptive Grammar 5.1 Prescriptive Rules of English Grammar Don’t end a sentence with a preposition Don’t use double negatives Don’t split infinitives 6 Is Colloquial English “sloppy”? 6.1 Expletive Infixation in English 7 Language Rules are Unconscious References Suggested Materials