{"product_id":"japanese-a-linguistic-introduction-paperback-9781107611474","title":"Japanese; A Linguistic Introduction (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107611474","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eJapanese\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Linguistic Introduction\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA succinct overview of the Japanese language, looking at grammar, vocabulary, meaning and sound structure, as well as sociolinguistics and history.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eYoko Hasegawa (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107611474, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 22 December 2014\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e416 pages, 15 b\/w illus.  5 maps  67 tables\u003cbr\u003e22.6 x 15 x 2.8 cm, 0.54 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'A comprehensive, up-to-date, and typologically minded survey of Japanese linguistics. Its well-balanced attention to data, theory, usage and grammar fills a gap left by previous textbooks [on] Japanese linguistics.' Mitsuaki Shimojo, University at Buffalo, State University of New York\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis comprehensive introduction to the Japanese language consists of six parts. Following the introductory section, it explores the Japanese lexicon, grammatical foundations, major clause types, clause linkage, and language usage. The discussion of formal and structural properties of Japanese such as sound structure, vocabulary and grammar assist readers as they gain insight into historical and sociocultural aspects of Japanese; some are compared with those of English-speaking nations. An ideal choice for instructors, the book includes twenty-eight chapters, sufficient for approximately ninety hours of hands-on instruction. Each topic has been rigorously selected based on the author's experience of more than two decades teaching Japanese linguistics. The book's breadth and depth make it highly appropriate for learners of the Japanese language, for linguistics students interested in Japanese, and for researchers interested in Japanese linguistics. Online resources include exercises and supplementary multimedia materials to enhance the reader's comprehension and enjoyment.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePart I. Introduction: 1. Typological and historical overview\u003cbr\u003e 2. Dialects\u003cbr\u003e 3. Sound system\u003cbr\u003e 4. Writing system\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Lexicon: 5. Vocabulary\u003cbr\u003e 6. Word structure\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Grammatical Foundations: 7. Grammatical relations and case marking\u003cbr\u003e 8. Subjects and topics\u003cbr\u003e 9. Tense, aspect, and taxis\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. Major Clause Types: 10. Measurement and comparison\u003cbr\u003e 11. Causatives\u003cbr\u003e 12. Passives\u003cbr\u003e 13. Benefactives\u003cbr\u003e 14. Noun modification and complementation\u003cbr\u003e 15. Nominalization\u003cbr\u003e Part V. Clause Linkage: 16. Temporal clauses\u003cbr\u003e 17. Causal and concessive clauses\u003cbr\u003e 18. Conditional clauses\u003cbr\u003e Part VI. Pragmatics (Language Usage): 19. Speech acts\u003cbr\u003e 20. Politeness and honorifics I\u003cbr\u003e 21. Politeness and honorifics II\u003cbr\u003e 22. Speech style shift\u003cbr\u003e 23. Sentence-final particles\u003cbr\u003e 24. Modality and evidentiality\u003cbr\u003e 25. Backchanneling\u003cbr\u003e 26. Demonstratives\u003cbr\u003e 27. Represented speech\u003cbr\u003e 28. Gendered speech.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Linguistics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Linguistics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Linguistics%20%5BCF%5D%22\"\u003eCF\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46001962516760,"sku":"9781107611474","price":31.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107611474i.jpg?v=1696766705","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/japanese-a-linguistic-introduction-paperback-9781107611474","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}