Attitudes towards spoken, signed, and written language are of significant interest to researchers in sociolinguistics, applied linguistics, communication studies, and social psychology. This is the first interdisciplinary guide to traditional and cutting-edge methods for the investigation of language attitudes. Written by experts in the field, it provides an introduction to attitude theory, helps readers choose an appropriate method, and guides through research planning and design, data colle...

This book concentrates on argumentation as it emerges in ordinary discourse, whether the discourse is institutionalized or strictly informal. Crucial concepts from the theory of argumentation are systematically discussed and explained with the help of examples from real-life discourse and texts. The basic principles are explained that are instrumental in the analysis and evaluation of argumentative discourse. Methodical instruments are offered for identifying differences of opinion, analyzing...

Conference Interpreting brings together a comprehensive compilation of tried and tested practical exercises which hone the sub-skills that make up successful conference interpreting.

Gender in Communication: A Critical Introduction embraces the full range of diverse gender identities and expressions to explore how gender influences communication, as well as how communication shapes our concepts of gender for the individual and for society at large.

The Integrated Chinese Volume 3 Workbook is designed to be used alongside the Volume 3 Textbook. Equal emphasis is given to the core language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. In Volume 3, both simplified and traditional characters are shown side-by-side.

New to the 4th Edition:

New pinyin and tone exercises in each lesson for pronunciation practice

Extra writing exercises

Lesson opener checklists that let students track their learning

Exercises are labeled as interpretive,...