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Watching TV with a Linguist

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Watching TV with a Linguist

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In Watching TV with a Linguist, Fägersten challenges the conventional view of television as lowbrow entertainment devoid of intellectual activity. Rather, she champions the use of fictional television to learn about linguistics and at the same time promotes enriched television viewing experiences by explaining the role of language in creating humor, conveying drama, and developing identifiable characters. The essays gathered in this volume explore specific areas of linguistics, providing a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the study of language. Through programs such as Seinfeld, The Simpsons, Sherlock, and The Wire, contributors deftly illustrate key linguistic concepts and terminology using snippets of familiar dialogue and examples of subtle narration. In addition, contributors aim to raise linguistic awareness among readers by identifying linguistics in action, encouraging readers to recognize additional examples of concepts on their own. To this end, each chapter provides suggestions for viewing other television series or specific episodes, where further examples of the linguistic concepts in focus can be found. Invaluable as a resource in linguistics and communication courses, Watching TV with a Linguist is the first book to use the familiar and compelling medium of television to engage students with the science of language
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
406
Release Date:
2016-09-09
Publication Date:
2016-09-09
Publisher:
Syracuse University Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0815610815
ISBN13:
9780815610816
Weight:
569 g
Height:
151 cm
Width:
233 cm
Thickness:
27 cm
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