2015年新書推薦~
English Grammar
A University Course , 3/e
Author:Angela Downing
Publisher:Taylor & Francis
ISBN:9780415732680
Price:NT$ 1,975
This best-selling comprehensive descriptive grammar forms a complete course, ideal for all students studying English Language, whether on a course or for self-study. Broadly based on Hallidayan systemic-functional grammar but also drawing on cognitive linguistics and discourse analysis, English Grammar is accessible, avoiding overly theoretical or technical explanations.
Divided into 12 self-contained chapters based around language functions, each chapter is divided into units of class-length material. Key features include:
- Numerous authentic texts from a wide range of sources, both spoken and written, which exemplify the grammatical description.
- Clear chapter and module summaries enable efficient class preparation and student revision.
- Extensive exercises with a comprehensive answer key.
This new edition has been thoroughly updated with new texts, a more user-friendly layout, more American English examples and a companion website, providing extra tasks, a glossary and a teachers‘ guide.
This is the essential coursebook and reference work for all native and non-native students of English grammar on English language and linguistics courses.