This series delves into essential aspects of English language study at an advanced level. Each volume meticulously explores specific areas of English linguistics, providing in-depth explanations. Designed for learners who already possess a foundational understanding, these books aim to deepen their expertise. They feature practical exercises and guidance for further exploration.
Construction Grammar explains how knowledge of language is organized in speakers' minds. The central and radical claim of Construction Grammar is that linguistic knowledge can be fully described as knowledge of constructions, which are defined as symbolic units that connect a linguistic form with meaning.
An introduction to corpus linguistics for students of English language.
A textbook introduction to morphological theory in the context of English. It offers graduate students and advanced undergraduate students in linguistics an accessible entry point to the primary literature in the field of morphology. It specifically focuses on generative theories of morphology.