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Kreidler, Charles William was born on August 5, 1924 in Frankfort, Kentucky, United States. Son of Christopher George and Elizabeth Allen (Best) Kreidler.
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Describing Spoken English provides a practical and descriptive introduction to the pronunciation of contemporary English. It presumes no prior knowledge of phonetics and phonology. Charles Kreidler describes the principal varieties of English in the world today. Whilst concentrating on the phonological elements they share, the author sets out specific differences as minor variations on a theme. Although theoretically orientated towards generative phonology, theory is minimal and the book is clear, comprehensive and accessible to undergraduate and postgraduate students of linguistics and English Language. Numerous exercises are included to encourage further study.
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This revised second edition provides an introduction to the phonetics and phonology of English. It incorporates all central aspects of research in the phonology of English and involves the reader at every step, with over 80 exercises leading students to discover facts, to formulate general statements, and to apply concepts. * Discusses the nature of speech and phonetic description, the principles of phonological analysis, the consonants and vowels of English and their possible sequences. * Provides extensive treatment of rhythm, stress, and intonation and the role of these prosodic elements in discourse. * Includes more than 80 exercises with feedback and glossary of technical terms. * Incorporates developments in phonology since the first edition appeared.
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Introducing English Semantics, Second Edition is a practical introduction to understanding how meanings are expressed in the English language. Presenting the basic principles of the discipline of semantics, this newly revised edition explores the knowledge of language that speakers have which enables them to communicate - to express observations, opinions, intentions and the products of their imagination. The text emphasises pragmatic investigation with numerous illustrative examples of concepts and ample exercises to help students develop and improve their linguistic analysis skills. Introducing English Semantics: • Discusses the nature of human language and how linguists categorise and examine it. • Covers meanings expressed in English words, prefixes, suffixes and sentences. • Examines such relations as synonymy, antonymy, hyponymy, ambiguity, implication, factivity, aspect, and modality • Draws comparisons between English and other languages • Illustrates the importance of 'tone of voice' and 'body language' in face-to-face exchanges and the role of context in any communication • Contains a wealth of exercises and a glossary to clearly define all terminology This new edition includes expanded and updated textual exercises and a greater focus on compounds and other kinds of composite lexemes. Written in a clear and accessible style, Introducing English Semantics is an essential text for any student taking an introductory course in semantics.
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Introducing English Semantics is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the study of meaning. Charles W. Kreidler presents the basic principles of this discipline. He explores how languages organize and express meanings through words, parts of words and sentences. Introducing English Semantics: * deals with relations of words to other words, and sentences to other sentences * illustrates the importance of 'tone of voice' and 'body language' in face-to-face exchanges, and the role of context in any communication * makes random comparisons of features in other languages * explores the knowledge speakers of a language must have in common to enable them to communicate * discusses the nature of language; the structure of discourse; the distinction between lexical and grammatical meaning * examines such relations as synonymy, antonymy, and hyponymy; ambiguity; implication; factivity; aspect; and modality Written in a clear, accessible style, Introducing English Semantics will be an essential text for any student following an introductory course in semantics. Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, all technical terms are clearly defined in an accompanying glossary and active participation is encouraged through numerous exercises.
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Kreidler, Charles William was born on August 5, 1924 in Frankfort, Kentucky, United States. Son of Christopher George and Elizabeth Allen (Best) Kreidler.
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, University Cincinnati, 1948. Master of Arts in Linguistics, University Michigan, 1951. Doctor of Philosophy, University Michigan, 1957.
Teaching fellow, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1953-1954;
assistant Professor of English, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1959-1963;
instructor, then assistant professor modern languages, St. Peter's College, Jersey City, 1954-1958;
Fulbright lecturer in English, Center University Ecuador and University Guayaquil, Quito, Ecuador, 1958-1959;
associate professor, then professor linguistics, Georgetown University, Washington, 1963-1993;
professor emeritus, Georgetown University, Washington, since 1993;
Fulbright Professor, U. Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1990;
Fulbright Professor, Catholic University of Asuncion, Paraguay, 1994. Lecturer U. P.R., 1965, University of Southern California, 1968. Guest professor of University Regensburg, Germany, 1975.
Consultant in field.
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(Describing Spoken English provides a practical and descri...)
(Describing Spoken English provides a practical and descri...)
(Introducing English Semantics is a comprehensive and acce...)
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With United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. M C.
Married Carol Jane Kardos, August 15, 1959. Children: James Christopher, Julia Frances Hickey.