,INTRODUCING ENGLISH LANGUAGE
‘In this exciting new textbook, Louise Mullany and Peter Stockwell have provided a
fresh and imaginative set of alternatives for teaching and learning a huge amount
about the English language. The book allows for creative and lateral approaches to
developing an understanding of important linguistic concepts and, together with the
thought-provoking activities, and accessible readings, guarantees there is something
to stimulate every learner.’
Janet Holmes, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
‘Introducing English Language is ambitious in its scope, providing a comprehensive,
systematic introduction to a wide range of linguistic concepts as well as offering a
panoramic perspective on the full range of issues that come into view when these
concepts are used to ask questions about the English language.’
Chris Christie, University of Loughborough, UK
Routledge English Language Introductions cover core areas of language study and are
one-stop resources for students.
Assuming no prior knowledge, books in the series offer an accessible overview of
the subject, with activities, study questions, sample analyses, commentaries and key
readings – all in the same volume. The innovative and flexible ‘two-dimensional’
structure is built around four sections – introduction, development, exploration and
extension – which offer self-contained stages for study. Each topic can also be read
across these sections, enabling the reader to build gradually on the knowledge gained.
Introducing English Language:
q is the foundational book in the Routledge English Language Introductions series
and offers a grounding to all the titles featured in the series
q gives comprehensive coverage of the main aspects of the English language, as well
as providing an introduction to key disciplines of linguistics such as historical,
social and psycholinguistics, and also core areas in language study including acqui-
sition, standardisation and the globalisation of English
q uses a wide variety of real texts and images that include: a transcript of a conversa-
tion between George W. Bush and Tony Blair, a controversial ‘apology’ broadcast on
BBC Radio 4, excerpt from novels including ‘Alien’ and photographs from Hong Kong
q provides classic readings by the key names in the discipline including Guy Cook,
Joan Cutting, Zoltán Dörnyei, Andy Kirkpatrick and John Sinclair
q is accompanied by a supporting series website with additional activities, project
ideas for each unit, further guidance on areas mentioned in the book, a background
to the readings chosen, and weblinks to essential English Language resources.
Written by two experienced teachers and authors, this accessible textbook is an essen-
tial resource for all students of English language and linguistics.
Louise Mullany is Associate Professor in Sociolinguistics at the University of
Nottingham, UK
Peter Stockwell is Professor of Literary Linguistics at the University of Nottingham,
UK. He is the editor of the Routledge English Language Introductions series.
,ROUTLEDGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE INTRODUCTIONS
SERIES EDITOR: PETER STOCKWELL
Peter Stockwell is Professor in the School of English Studies at the University of
Nottingham, UK, where his interests include sociolinguistics, stylistics and cognitive
poetics. His recent publications include Texture, 2009, Language in Theory, Routledge
2005 (with Mark Robson), Cognitive Poetics: An Introduction, Routledge 2002, The
Poetics of Science Fiction, Investigating English Language (with Howard Jackson), and
Contextualized Stylistics (edited with Tony Bex and Michael Burke).
SERIES CONSULTANT: RONALD CARTER
Ronald Carter is Professor of Modern English Language in the School of English Studies
at the University of Nottingham, UK. He is the co-series editor of Routledge Applied
Linguistics, series editor of Interface, and was co-founder of the Routledge Intertext series.
OTHER TITLES IN THE SERIES:
Language and Power
Paul Simpson & Andrea Mayr
Language and Media
Alan Durant & Marina Lambrou
World Englishes 2nd Edition
Jennifer Jenkins
History of English
Daniel McIntyre
Practical Phonetics and Phonology 2nd edition
Beverley Collins & Inger Mees
Pragmatics and Discourse 2nd Edition
Joan Cutting
Sociolinguistics 2nd Edition
Peter Stockwell
Child Language
Jean Stilwell Peccei
Language in Theory
Mark Robson & Peter Stockwell
Stylistics
Paul Simpson
Psycholinguistics
John Field
Grammar and Vocabulary
Howard Jackson
, INTRODUCING
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
A resource book for students
LOUISE MULLANY
AND
PETER STOCKWELL
‘In this exciting new textbook, Louise Mullany and Peter Stockwell have provided a
fresh and imaginative set of alternatives for teaching and learning a huge amount
about the English language. The book allows for creative and lateral approaches to
developing an understanding of important linguistic concepts and, together with the
thought-provoking activities, and accessible readings, guarantees there is something
to stimulate every learner.’
Janet Holmes, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
‘Introducing English Language is ambitious in its scope, providing a comprehensive,
systematic introduction to a wide range of linguistic concepts as well as offering a
panoramic perspective on the full range of issues that come into view when these
concepts are used to ask questions about the English language.’
Chris Christie, University of Loughborough, UK
Routledge English Language Introductions cover core areas of language study and are
one-stop resources for students.
Assuming no prior knowledge, books in the series offer an accessible overview of
the subject, with activities, study questions, sample analyses, commentaries and key
readings – all in the same volume. The innovative and flexible ‘two-dimensional’
structure is built around four sections – introduction, development, exploration and
extension – which offer self-contained stages for study. Each topic can also be read
across these sections, enabling the reader to build gradually on the knowledge gained.
Introducing English Language:
q is the foundational book in the Routledge English Language Introductions series
and offers a grounding to all the titles featured in the series
q gives comprehensive coverage of the main aspects of the English language, as well
as providing an introduction to key disciplines of linguistics such as historical,
social and psycholinguistics, and also core areas in language study including acqui-
sition, standardisation and the globalisation of English
q uses a wide variety of real texts and images that include: a transcript of a conversa-
tion between George W. Bush and Tony Blair, a controversial ‘apology’ broadcast on
BBC Radio 4, excerpt from novels including ‘Alien’ and photographs from Hong Kong
q provides classic readings by the key names in the discipline including Guy Cook,
Joan Cutting, Zoltán Dörnyei, Andy Kirkpatrick and John Sinclair
q is accompanied by a supporting series website with additional activities, project
ideas for each unit, further guidance on areas mentioned in the book, a background
to the readings chosen, and weblinks to essential English Language resources.
Written by two experienced teachers and authors, this accessible textbook is an essen-
tial resource for all students of English language and linguistics.
Louise Mullany is Associate Professor in Sociolinguistics at the University of
Nottingham, UK
Peter Stockwell is Professor of Literary Linguistics at the University of Nottingham,
UK. He is the editor of the Routledge English Language Introductions series.
,ROUTLEDGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE INTRODUCTIONS
SERIES EDITOR: PETER STOCKWELL
Peter Stockwell is Professor in the School of English Studies at the University of
Nottingham, UK, where his interests include sociolinguistics, stylistics and cognitive
poetics. His recent publications include Texture, 2009, Language in Theory, Routledge
2005 (with Mark Robson), Cognitive Poetics: An Introduction, Routledge 2002, The
Poetics of Science Fiction, Investigating English Language (with Howard Jackson), and
Contextualized Stylistics (edited with Tony Bex and Michael Burke).
SERIES CONSULTANT: RONALD CARTER
Ronald Carter is Professor of Modern English Language in the School of English Studies
at the University of Nottingham, UK. He is the co-series editor of Routledge Applied
Linguistics, series editor of Interface, and was co-founder of the Routledge Intertext series.
OTHER TITLES IN THE SERIES:
Language and Power
Paul Simpson & Andrea Mayr
Language and Media
Alan Durant & Marina Lambrou
World Englishes 2nd Edition
Jennifer Jenkins
History of English
Daniel McIntyre
Practical Phonetics and Phonology 2nd edition
Beverley Collins & Inger Mees
Pragmatics and Discourse 2nd Edition
Joan Cutting
Sociolinguistics 2nd Edition
Peter Stockwell
Child Language
Jean Stilwell Peccei
Language in Theory
Mark Robson & Peter Stockwell
Stylistics
Paul Simpson
Psycholinguistics
John Field
Grammar and Vocabulary
Howard Jackson
, INTRODUCING
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
A resource book for students
LOUISE MULLANY
AND
PETER STOCKWELL
