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How Language Works

How Language Works

This free, online textbook was created by the author believes "that a basic understanding of how language works is just as important to a basic education as an understanding of algebra or geography." Also, he "tried to incorporate several other novel ideas of mine about how best to teach about language: start with simplified, artificial examples; select real examples from a relatively small number of languages (especially those that are somewhat...

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Material Type:
Open (Access) Textbook
Date Added to MERLOT:
February 18, 2010
Date Modified in MERLOT:
May 26, 2020
Author:
 
Submitter:
Cathy Swift
Primary Audience:
College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School
Technical Format:
Website
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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No
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No
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