Introductory English Language Julian Russo & Carson Stewart
- ISBN: 9781788823623
- Edition: 1st
- ©Year: 2020
- List Price : 150
About the Book
English, as we know, has assumed a unique place in international communication. The ability to communicate effectively through English is a skill, acquired through practice backedupbyknowledgeoftheoreticalprinciplesaswellasdesirableattitudesandvalues.lt contains exercises, and will provide a basis for introduction to grammar and courses on the structure of English not only in linguistics departments but also in English language and literature departments and schools of education. This book has been designed to meet students' current and future language and communication needs. It attempts to develop their proficiency in the four language skills and knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. This book teaches students how to communicate accurately, appropriately and fluently in professional and social situations. The activity-oriented tasks ensure that the learning process is relevant and interesting.
Contents: 1. The Evolution of Language, 2. The Present and the Past of English, 3. Grammatical Processes, 4. English Language and its Influence, 5. Words, Sentences, and Paragraphs, 6. English Translators and Translations, 7. The IELTS, 8. Spelling, 9. Punctuation, 10. Numbers, 11. Abbreviations and Symbols, 12. Verbs, 13. Footnotes, Citations and References, 14. Foreign Imports.
Julian Russo is Associate Professor in Sociolinguistics in the School of English Studies. He is the editor of the several books, including, Introduction English Language, English Literature: Eighteenth Century and the Romantic Age, Introducing Global English and Rutledge English Language Introductions series. Julian Russo's book introduces undergraduates to the concepts, terminology and representations needed for an understanding of how English is pronounced around the world. Julian Russo has been associated with numerous research projects sponsored by several national and international agencies associated with Functional skills in language and literature.
Carson Stewart Emeritus Professor of English language, and has also been Professor of English Linguistics. He is the author of several books, including English Literature: Eighteenth Century and the Romantic Age, Introducing Global English, Introduction English Language, etc. He has participated in several national, international seminars where he presented learned papers. Carson Stewart has been related to many research projects sponsored by several national and international agencies associated with Functional skills in language and literature and Feminism and literary criticism. At the present time, he is a member of the Studies Faculty for International and Area Studies.