Description
Product ID: | 9780415544368 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Title: | The Korean Language |
Subtitle: | Structure, Use and Context |
Authors: | Author: Jae Jung Song |
Page Count: | 202 |
Subjects: | Linguistics, linguistics, Language teaching and learning, Literature: history and criticism, Regional / International studies, Society and culture: general, Language teaching & learning (other than ELT), Literature: history & criticism, Regional studies, Society & culture: general, Korea |
Description: | Provides a good overview of the Korean language in a readable way, without neglecting any important structural aspects of the language. Suitable for students of all levels, this book provides a general description of the Korean language by highlighting important structural aspects whilst keeping technical details to a minimum. By examining the Korean language in its geographical, historical, social and cultural context the reader is able to gain a good understanding of its speakers and the environment in which it is used. The book covers a range of topics on Korean including its genetic affiliation, historical development, sound patterns, writing systems, vocabulary, grammar and discourse. The text is designed to be accessible, primarily to English-speaking learners of Korean and scholars working in disciplines other than linguistics, as well as serving as a useful introduction for general linguists. The book complements Korean language textbooks used in the classroom and will be welcomed not only by readers with a wider interest in Korean studies, but also by Asian specialists in general. |
Imprint Name: | Routledge |
Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2009-04-29 |