Introductory resources
The Routledge Linguistics Encyclopedia (3rd ed) by Publication Date: 2010The Routledge Linguistics Encyclopedia is a single-volume encyclopedia covering all major and subsidiary areas of linguistics and applied linguistics. The 79 entries provide in-depth coverage of the topics and sub-topics of the field.
Linguistic fieldwork : a student guide by Publication Date: 2012A beginner's guide, this textbook introduces the various stages of linguistic fieldwork, from the preparation of the work to the presentation of the results. The authors provide examples and anecdotes from their experiences and include practical exercises for students to test what they have learned.
Projects in Linguistics and Language Studies by Publication Date: 2012Covers the following subject areas: psycholinguistics; first- and second-language acquisition; structure and meaning; sociolinguistics; language and gender; accents and dialects; and the history of English. Chapters on researching computer-mediated communication (CMC) and on preparing and delivering oral presentations are also included.
Oxford Companion to the English Language by Publication Date: 2018This new edition focuses on World Englishes, English language teaching, English as an international language, and the effect of technological advances on the English language. More than 130 new entries include African American English, British Sign Language, China English, digital literacy, multimodality, social networking, superdiversity, and text messaging.
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P1 - P1091 Linguistics
P118 .2 Second Language Acquisition
P306 - P310 Translating and interpreting
PL7001 - PL7101 Aboriginal Linguistics
PA - PH European Languages
PJ - PK Middle Eastern Languages
PL Asian, Pacific and African Languages
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