Study Skills for Linguistics
Author | : Jeanette Sakel |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 180 |
Release | : 2015-03-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781317530107 |
ISBN-13 | : 1317530101 |
Rating | : 4/5 (07 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Study Skills for Linguistics is the essential companion for students embarking on a degree in linguistics. Covering all the core skills that students of linguistics will require during the early part of their degree, this book gives the reader a basic understanding of the field, as well as confidence in how to find out more and how to prepare for their future career. The key features covered include: subject-specific skills including basic linguistic tools and terminology, such as word classes and grammatical terminology; essential study skills, such as how to perform well in the degree, how to search for and reference literature and how to write an essay; guides for a future with a linguistics degree, including how to write a CV and prepare for a range of graduate destinations. An accessible guide to essential skills in the field of linguistics, Study Skills for Linguistics is a must-read for students contemplating studying this topic, and provides a guide that will take them through their degree and beyond.