Note: 

  • It is very important to get the edition that’s specified, not an earlier edition, unless otherwise stated.
  • Further readings will also be provided via QMPlus during the semester. 

Semester 1 

LIN4208 Foundations of Language 

  • Fromkin, V., Rodman, R., and N. Hyams (2017) An Introduction to Language (11th International edition), Wadsworth: Cengage Learning 
  • Any previous edition (9th and 10th editions) will work as well – differences in page numbers for readings will be provided. 

Note: Hard copies are available for short term loan from the QMUL library. This book is also available as an eBook through QMUL Library. 

LIN4207 Thinking Linguistics: Approaches to Writing and Analysis 

  • No set book 

LIN4212 Phonetics I: Sounds of English 

  • Ladefoged, Peter & Johnson, Keith (2015). A course in phonetics. Cengage. 7th Edition. 
  • Any previous edition will work as well. 

Note: Available as an eBook for loan via QMUL library.  

Semester 2 

LIN4205 Language in the UK 

  • Britain, David (2007) Language in the British Isles. Cambridge University Press. 

Note: Available for reference in the library. 

LIN4209 Syntax I: The Structure of English 

  • No required text. 
  • Optional reading: Carnie, Andrew (2012) Syntax: A generative introduction, 3rd edition. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell (available for reference in the library). 

LIN4210 Phonology I: Introduction to Sound Systems 

  • Hayes, Bruce (2008). Introductory Phonology. Oxford: Wiley Blackwell 

Note: hard copies are available for short term loan from the QMUL library. This book is also available as an eBook through QMUL Library. 

LIN4211 Sociolinguistics: English in Use 

  • Meyerhoff, Miriam. 2011. Introducing sociolinguistics, 2nd edition. London: Routledge. 

Note: Available for reference in the library. 

LIN4213 Typology I: Languages of the World 

  • No set book 


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