This two-volume book provides a multifaceted view of major approaches to the study of political discourse. It builds on previous political discourse perspectives and provides new insights into this research area, while combining theoretical and methodological considerations.
Languages in Action
This anthology includes a selection of papers on linguistics presented at the 14th Conference on British and American Studies. It discusses syntactic, morphological and lexico-semantic aspects of English and Romanian, issues of language contact, and the construction of meaning.
Applications of Relevance Theory
This anthology discusses various applications of Relevance Theory within several areas of pragmatics and discourse analysis. It covers an array of topics, including the treatment of figurative language, pragmatic markers and lexical pragmatics within Relevance Theory.
The essays here address the issue of the poetics of multilingualism and reflect the diversity of the phenomenon. They demonstrate the fundamental importance of multilingualism for literary and linguistic theory with studies on a number of European countries and regions.
Williams explores the potential for task-based language learning and teaching (TBLT) within a Hungarian context, by investigating beliefs among university students about English (and other foreign) language teaching.
A Syntactic Study of Idioms
Dąbrowska studies idioms referring to psychological states in English from the perspective of syntax, focusing particularly on the syntactic structure of this specific set of verbal psych-idioms, and on the constraints on the way they are built.
The Communicative Mind
This multifaceted investigation into linguistic meaning argues for the indispensability of dialogue in cognition. Drawing on linguistics, philosophy, and literary studies, it demonstrates the centrality of subjectivity and turn-taking interaction in natural semantics.
This volume analyses names and name-giving in public space from a global, intercultural perspective. It adopts a multidisciplinary viewpoint, merging onomastics with sociolinguistics, history, and politics to cover everything from place names to nicknames.
Around the Point
This unique collection brings together scholars to explore Jewish literature across numerous languages. A significant endeavor, this volume tackles essential questions of Jewish identity, literary history, cultural influence, and Holocaust literature.
From fan-generated translation to user-generated translation, non-professional subtitling has come a long way since its humble beginning in the 1980s. This volume provides a comprehensive review of the current state of play of this user-generated subtitling phenomenon.
Communicating Medical Science in the Digital Age
The internet and social media have transformed medical science communication, making it more open and responsive. This book brings together academics and practitioners to critically discuss emerging trends and genres, and how they shape knowledge, expertise, and identity.
Word-Formation in Context
This fascinating book treats the use of words from a new perspective. Words emerge from an interaction between morphological, syntactic, semantic and pragmatic components. The book draws from a vast spectrum of texts and provides a key to help readers check their answers.
Georg Wickram’s Rollwagenbüchlein from 1555
One of the most influential 16th-century German texts, Georg Wickram’s Rollwagenbüchlein (1555) is a collection of exciting, horrifying, and didactic tales. Despite its importance, it has never been translated into English—until now. This book offers the first translation.
Studying at University Level
This book is a companion for entry-level higher education students. Drawing on years of teaching, the authors motivate and build confidence. We make no assumptions, but identify the core academic skills you need to thrive, and show you how to develop them.
Language, Culture and Business explores their essential intersection from an international perspective. It provides practical insights into topics like management, marketing, and intercultural communication, making it vital for educators, researchers, and business professionals.
Situational English Level I
This book immerses students in lifelike contexts that integrate the four core language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Engage with thought-provoking passages and dialogues to build grammar, vocabulary, and fluency for confident, effective communication.
This book offers a rare combination of research on language variation, change, and standardisation. It provides a new framework for study that rethinks their relationship, exploring how language varieties are a source of human power and an essential sign of identity.
Benedetto Varchi’s L’ Ercolano
The first-ever translation of Benedetto Varchi’s L’Ercolano (1570). In a witty and lively dialogue, this 16th-century treatise tackles timeless questions: Are we the only communicating species? What was the first language? A surprisingly modern and entertaining exploration.
This volume presents papers from AICED 24, delving into language structure. Contributions explore the syntax, phonology, and semantics of Romanian and other European languages, as well as topics like translation and L2 learning. For all linguists interested in these fields.
For teachers of Japanese, this collection offers practical ways to boost student engagement. It explains how to use cultural products—from anime and manga to the tea ceremony—to increase interest and tackle the problem of low enrollment in foreign language courses.