Language in use : cognitive and discourse perspectives on language and language learning / / Andrea Tyler ... [et al.], editors.

"This book explores how language is shaped by the nature of human cognition and social-cultural activity, by studying how language is used in context in interactions between at least two people in order to achieve some purpose. It brings together perspectives from cognitive linguistics, discour...

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Superior document:Georgetown university round table on languages and linguistics series
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Year of Publication:2005
Language:English
Series:Georgetown University round table on languages and linguistics series (2004)
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Physical Description:xiv, 223 p. :; ill.
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Summary:"This book explores how language is shaped by the nature of human cognition and social-cultural activity, by studying how language is used in context in interactions between at least two people in order to achieve some purpose. It brings together perspectives from cognitive linguistics, discourse analysis, and first and second language acquisition research"--Provided by the publisher.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:1589010442 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9781589010444
Hierarchical level:Monograph
Statement of Responsibility: Andrea Tyler ... [et al.], editors.