Thursday, June 4, 2009

Grammaticalization: Studies in Latin and Roman Morphosyntax (Amsterdam Studies in the Theory and History of Linguistic Science, Series IV: Current Iss

Grammaticalization: Studies in Latin and Roman Morphosyntax (Amsterdam Studies in the Theory and History of Linguistic Science, Series IV: Current Issues in Linguistic Theory)

Grammaticalization: Studies in Latin and Roman Morphosyntax (Amsterdam Studies in the Theory and History of Linguistic Science, Series IV: Current Issues in Linguistic Theory)




Tense and Aspect: From Semantics to Morphosyntax (Oxford Studies in Comparative Syntax)

Tense and Aspect: From Semantics to Morphosyntax (Oxford Studies in Comparative Syntax)

The authors bridge the gap between the semantic and syntactic properties of verb tense and aspect, and suggest a unified account of tense and aspect using Chomsky's Principles and Parameters Framework. They compare tense and aspect systems in Romance languages with Germanic ones.



Arabic Second Language Acquisition of Morphosyntax


While the demand for Arabic classes and preparation programs for Arabic language teachers has increased, there is a notable gap in the field of linguistic research on learning Arabic as a second language. Arabic Second Language Acquisition of Morphosyntax presents a data-driven and systematic analysis of Arabic language acquisition that responds to this growing need.

Based on large data samples collected from longitudinal and cross-sectional studies, this book explores a broad range of structures and acquisition issues. It also introduces new and comprehensive research, and it documents the successes and problems that native speakers of other languages, including English, Spanish, French, and Japanese, are likely to encounter in learning Arabic.



By integrating previously published findings with new research, the author has created a unified and streamlined resource for teachers, teachers-in-training, linguists, Arabic textbook authors, and second-language acquisition experts.

Monday, May 18, 2009

English Sentence Structure (Intensive Course in English Series)

English Sentence Structure (Intensive Course in English Series)

Description
Part of the classic Michigan Rainbow series.
English Sentence Structure presents and clarifies all facets of the sentence for beginning and intermediate students. Oral drills, examples, and written exercises form a pattern of regular review and self-evaluation. Each lesson is coordinated with English Pattern Practices.