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Introductory Linguistics for Speech and Language Therapy Practice Paperback – Illustrated, 14 June 2013

by Jan McAllister (Author), James E. Miller (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 61 ratings
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This practical introduction to linguistics is a must-have resource for all speech and language therapy students, providing you with the fundamental theory needed as a foundation for practice.

Written by authors with extensive experience in both research and teaching, Introductory Linguistics for Speech and Language Practice equips you with a practical understanding of relevant linguistic concepts in the key language areas of morphology, syntax, semantics, discourse and pragmatics. Each chapter opens by explaining why the information is of relevance to the speech language therapist, and this integrated approach is emphasised via reference to relevant clinical resources. Exercises throughout each chapter also allow you to test your understanding of key principles and apply this knowledge to other areas of your study.

This concise, readable guide is a core text for all undergraduate and postgraduate students of speech and language therapy, and is also ideal for qualified therapists wanting to enrich their understanding of the linguistic assessments they use in practice.

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  1. ISBN-10
    0470671106
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0470671108
  3. Edition
    1st
  4. Publisher
    Wiley-Blackwell
  5. Publication date
    14 June 2013
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    17.78 x 1.91 x 24.77 cm
  8. Print length
    360 pages
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Jan McAllister, Senior Lecturer, University of East Anglia, UK

Jim Miller, Emeritus Professor, University of Edinburgh, UK

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This practical introduction to linguistics is a must-have resource for all speech and language therapy students, providing you with the fundamental theory needed as a foundation for practice.

Written by authors with extensive experience in both research and teaching, Introductory Linguistics for Speech and Language Therapy Practice equips you with a practical understanding of relevant linguistic concepts in the key language areas of morphology, syntax, semantics, discourse and pragmatics. Each chapter opens by explaining why the information is of relevance to the speech language therapist, and this integrated approach is emphasised via reference to relevant clinical resources. Exercises throughout each chapter also allow you to test your understanding of key principles and apply this knowledge to other areas of your study.

This concise, readable guide is a core text for all undergraduate and postgraduate students of speech and language therapy, and is also ideal for qualified therapists wanting to enrich their understanding of the linguistic assessments they use in practice.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley-Blackwell; 1st edition (14 June 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 360 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0470671106
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0470671108
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 17.78 x 1.91 x 24.77 cm
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Sandie
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction to linguistics. Readable and easy to understand. Would recommend
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 August 2019
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I am about to study a Masters in Speech and Language Therapy, and wanted a book to give me a background in linguistics. This book is awesome! It is readable and easy to understand. I am learning so much!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 January 2018
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Exactly what my Granddaughter wanted
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E. L.
3.0 out of 5 stars Okay if you have no linguistic background
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 March 2014
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I ordered this book after getting on a SALT course, but as soon as it arrived I was quite disappointed to see that it was no use to me - I have been teaching English Language for five years, and therefore have studied and taught linguistics at a much higher level than this offers - I would say however, if you literally have just finished your A Levels, this would be a good book for starting university level linguistics as it reviews all parts of basic and intermediate English language grammar structures and explains it well. I had expected it to have more relating to SALT but for me it would only be those sentences linking my own knowledge that I would use within the book.

It is well written - a lot of linguistics / grammar books are like their own code - and would be easy for someone who has never studied it at degree level - and as I said would be useful for a complete beginner in applying A Level English Language study to case studies and understanding the form and function of the language we use.

Unfortunately on the preview I couldn't see the contents table of the book and if I had I wouldn't have purchased it only to return it as soon as it arrived. Again, the book was good for its purpose, but my personal level in linguistics is much higher than I had initially realised.
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