Outline of Linguistics

Author: Ye Fesheng
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Publish Date: 2001-05-16
Features: This textbook is written by linguists Ye Fesheng and Xu Tongqiang specifically for the "Introduction to Linguistics" course in Chinese and foreign language departments of universities. It primarily follows the requirements of Chinese departments while also catering to the needs of foreign language departments. It is a comprehensive textbook with a certain depth, and the mastery standard is set based on the level of comprehension expected from first-year students of Chinese majors at Peking University, guided by teachers. Some chapters contain content that is relatively advanced and challenging, and instructors may adjust the teaching arrangements accordingly. The book delves into the social functions of language, the symbolic system, phonetics, grammar, lexical meaning, writing systems, and written language, as well as linguistic change, language contact, and the development of language systems. The selection of materials is objective and cautious, and the arguments are solid and reliable, making it an excellent reference book for studying linguistics.