Product Description

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the French language from the perspective of modern linguistics. Features include a further reading guide at the end of each chapter, a glossary of linguistic terms, a bibliography and index.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #131640 in Books
• Published on: 2000-06-08
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 272 pages

Review
Comments on the first edition:'... the best basic introduction to French linguistics available.' - The Modern Language Journal

'... a welcome contribution to the specialist literature. It is full of useful and detailed material, and the approach adopted by the authors is original.' - Journal of French Language Studies

'... an informative and well-written text ... for those interested in making the study of the French language more appealing and more contemporary, FLT is a welcome addition to the literature.' - Canadian Journal of Linguistics

From the Back Cover
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the French language from the perspective of modern linguistics. Placing French within its social and historical context, the authors illuminate the complex and diverse aspects of the language in a lively and accessible way. A variety of topics is covered, including the historical development of standard French, the sound system of French, its word-formation and sentence patterns and its stylistic and geographical varieties.
Fully updated and revised, the book has been made more user-friendly by the inclusion of the following new features:
a further reading guide at the end of each chapter
a glossary of linguistic terms
an expanded bibliography and index

About the Author
Adrian Battye taught internationally and was Lecturer in Romance Linguistics at the University of York until his death in 1993. Marie-Anne Hintze is currently Senior Lecturer in French at the University of Leeds. Paul Rowlett has taught widely throughout the world and is now Head of French at the University of Salford.

Customer Reviews

Not bad
If you are going to take an interest in French linguistics, I would advise using this book as a very handy guide. It is easy to use and explains things clearly.