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Bibliographies
016.41 G25b (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Gazdar, Gerald; Klein, Ewan; and Pullum, Geoffrey K., compilers. A Bibliography of Contemporary Linguistic Research. New York: Garland, 1978. Garland Reference Library of the Humanities; vol. 119
Focuses on journal articles, conference proceedings, specialist anthologies, and para-journals. Excludes books and book reviews. Includes language and subject indexes.
016.41 W229 B 1992 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Wares, Alan Campbell, compiler. Bibliography of the Summer Institute of Linguistics. Dallas, Tex : The Institute, 1992.
From the foreword: "a comprehensive listing of the works of SIL members in the areas of linguistics, anthropology, literacy and community development, and translations of the Bible and Bible-related literature. previous editions did not include Biblical materials." p. xii-xiii. Divided into academic, (with directory of publications), and vernacular sections. Appendix includes language and subject indexes.
016.418 B471 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Bibliographie selective : terminologie at disciplines connexes = Selective bibliography : terminology and related fields. [Ottawa]: Direction de la Terminologie = Terminology Directorate, 1988.
In English and French. Divided by topic, with listings in each section in alphabetical order by author. Covers the fields of terminology, concept analysis, lexicography, taxonomy, and related subjects.
Biographical Dictionaries
409.2 L647 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Kürschner, Wilfried. Linguisten Handbuch: Biographishe und bibliographische Daten duetschprachiger Sprachwissenschaftlerinnen und Sprachwissenschaftler der Gegenwart. Tübingen: Gunter Narr Verlag, 1994.
An alphabetically arranged bio-bibliographical dictionary of linguists and philologists in the field of German linguistics.
410.820922 F186w (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Stacks)
Falk, Julia S. Women, Language and Linguistics: Three American Stories from the First Half of the Twentieth Century. London: Routledge, 1999
This book focuses on the life of three American women and their contributions to the field of linguistics. It is divided into five parts: I. Introduction, II. Alice Vanderbilt Morris, III. Gladys Amanda Reichard, IV. E. Adelaide Hahn, V. Epilogue. Includes list of abbreviations, notes, references, and index
410.9 Am821 v.61 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Stacks)
First Person Singular II: Autobiographies by North American Scholars in the Language Sciences. Konrad Koerner (Ed.). Amsterdam: Benjamins, 1991
This volume contains autobiographical accounts by major linguists in North America. Included are Frederick B. Agard, Dwight Bolinger, Yuen Ren Chao, J. Milton Cowan, Murray B. Emeneau, Joshua A. Fishman, Paul L. Garvin, Joseph H. Greenberg, Robert A. Hall, Jr., Henry Kahane, Stanley S. Newman, Eugene A. Nida, Herbert Penzl, Edgar C. Polomé, and Allen Walker Read. An index of biographical names, subjects and languages is provided
410.9 AM821 v.88 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Stacks)
First Person Singular III: Autobiographies by North American Scholars in the Language Sciences. E. F. K. Koerner (Ed.). Amsterdam: Benjamins, 1998
This volume contains autobiographical accounts by major linguists in North America. Included are John C. Catford, Charles A. Ferguson, W. Nelson Francis, Henry Hiz, Henry Kucera, Sydney M. Lamb, James W. Ney, Kenneth L. Pike, Ernst Pulgram, William J. Samarin, Robert P. Stockwell, and Karl V. Teeter. An index of biographical names and an index of subjects, terms, and languages is provided
410.92 L591 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Lexicon Grammaticorum: Who's Who in the History of World Linguistics. Harro Stammerjohann et al. (Eds.). Tübingen, Germany: M. Niemeyer, 1996
Biographical dictionary of linguists who are no longer living. Some entries include bibliographical references.
924 Se2p v.1 / v.2 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Portraits of Linguists: A Biographical Source Book for the History of Western Linguistics, 1746-1963. Thomas A. Sebeok (Ed.). Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press, 1966
These two volumes contain ninety portraits of major figures in Western linguistics. The biographies are organized chronologically by year of birth. Volume 2 includes a name index.
924.14 B52 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
A Biographical Dictionary of the Phonetic Sciences. Arthur J. Bronstein, Lawrence J. Raphael, CJ Stevens (Eds.). New York: Press of Lehman College, 1977
This is a biographical dictionary of major contributors to the field of phonology from North America and Western Europe. It contains biographical data, important publications, and evaluations by scholars. The work is arranged alphabetically by last name. Includes list of contributors, list of abbreviations of terms and journals, biographical reference sources, and index of names
Dictionaries
306.4403 D561 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Swann, Joan et al. A Dictionary of Sociolinguistics. Tuscaloosa: University of Alabama Press, 2004
From the back cover: "This dictionary is designed to help a user navigate a way through the complex discipline. The entries are organized alphabetically and are explained with a minimum of academic jargon. The dictionary accommodates a broad interpretation of sociolinguistics, including macro- and micro-sociolinguistics and a range of approaches within variationist, interactional, critical, and applied traditions. The authors draw from professional experience in all areas of sociolinguistics and a variety of geographical areas, including the United States, United Kingdom and Europe, Australia, southern Africa, and the Indian subcontinent. Topics covered are relevant to a number of academic disciplines, such as anthropology, psychology, communications, sociology, education, and linguistics."
403 C14D 1984 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Camara, J. Mattoso, Jr. Dicionario de Linguistica e Gramatica: Referente a Lingia Portuguesa. 11. ed. Petropolis, Brasil: 1984
A basic dictionary of Portuguese linguistic terms with a short bibliography of general linguistics publications in various languages, not necessarily focused on Portuguese topics. No cross-listing of terms with other languages. No index
403 D547 1991 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Diccionario de Linguistica, 1. ed. Mexico: Red Editorial Iberoamericana (REI), 1991
A Spanish dictionary of linguistic terms and proper names, some listed with their Latin or Greek roots. No index nor cross-referencing with other languages
403 D56:I (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Dubois, Jean, (et. al.). Dizionario di linguistica, 1. ed. Bologna, Italy: Zanichelli: 1979
Extensive dictionary of Italian linguistics terms, with tables pairing French and English terms with their Italian equivalents. Includes bibliography of general titles in various languages
403 D56 2001 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Dubois, Jean, et al. Dictionnaire de Linguistique. Paris: Larousse: 2001
Written in French, this reference work is a dictionary and encyclopedia in one. Terms and concepts in the study of linguistics are defined and explained. Terms with encyclopedia articles are interspersed alphabetically throughout the dictionary. An extensive bibliography is included
403 Sa999d (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Saz-Orozco, Carlos del. A dictionary of the world's languages: with tables of language families. Taipei: Landridge Press, 2002
This dictionary contains almost 2,500 entries of languages and dialects. Most entries are brief, stating only what geographical group speaks a language. Also contains tables of language families and uses cross-referencing
410.3 B967L:E (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Bussmann, H., ed. Trans. Gregory Trauth and Kerstin Kazzazi. Routledge Dictionary of Language and Linguistics. London: Routledge, 1996
An up-to-date overview of vocabulary used in all areas of linguistics. It covers the traditional core areas, as well as the major interdisciplinary area such as psycholinguistics and ethnolinguistics. Also includes languages and language families. Many articles are followed by references. Even some applied linguistics terms are listed here. Some diagrams. Adapted from the 1983 German language edition, Lexikon der Sprachwissenschaft.
Q.410.3 C672T (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Colby, A. Y. and LLBA staff. Thesaurus of Linguistic Indexing Terms. San Diego, Calif.: Sociological Abstracts, 1992
Patterned after the Library of Congress Subject Headings. These terms are also used in LLBA. Helpful for using some of the other encyclopedias and dictionaries listed in this bibliography, especially those with little cross-referencing. Use this book to help broaden and narrow searches. It identifies the empirical and theoretical links among terms and topics
410.3 C889D 2003 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Crystal, David. A Dictionary of Linguistics and Phonetics. Oxford, UK; Cambridge, Mass,: Blackwell, 2003. 5th ed
An encyclopedic lexicographical survey of 20th-century terminology in linguistics and phonetics. Focuses on purely linguistics terms, such as those likely to be found in the readings of a first-year graduate student. Excludes obsolete terms, proper names, classical rhetorical terms, and grammatical descriptors. Entries may include historical context for the term, as well as a relationship between that term and others in the field. Very little cross-referencing. Includes several illustrations
410.3 C889E (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Crystal, David. An Encyclopedic Dictionary of Language and Languages. Oxford, UK; Cambridge, Mass.: Blackwell, 1992
An overview of all areas of linguistic study, including traditional core area, and some applied and interdisciplinary subtopics. This reference is designed for graduate students. It takes a prescriptive, rather than a descriptive approach to defining terms, which conflicts with some popular usages. Some diagrams. Adapted from the 1983 German edition
410.3 D547 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Tuson, Jesús, dir. Diccionari de Lingüística. Barcelona, España: VOX, 2000
In Catalan, this alphabetical dictionary encompasses all the themes of linguistics. A required reference work for students and professionals in the area of linguistics. Includes a bibliography of references
410.3F491k 2005 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Finch, Geoffrey. Key Concepts in Language and Linguistics, 2nd ed. Basingstoke, UK: Palgrave Macmillan, 2005
This concise reference is intended for beginning students of linguistics. It is divided into six chapters: 1. Linguistics: a brief survey. 2. General terms and concepts. 3. Phonetics and phonology. 4. Syntax. 5. Semantics and pragmatics. 6. Linguistics: the main branches. Includes references, suggestions for further reading and index
410.3 H25D1972 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Hartmann, R. R. K., and Stork, F. C. Dictionary of Language and Linguistics. London: Applied Science, 1972
This encyclopedic collection of linguistic terms has the advantages of brevity and rigorous weeding of obsolete and very obscure terms. It includes some diagrams, and a bibliography of further reading in the various subtopics. Also has a chart of the most common consonants, a chart of non-alphabetic scripts, and a list of the numbers of speakers of the most common languages
410.3M432c 2007 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Desk Reserve)
Matthews, P. H. The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Linguistics, 2nd Ed. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press, 2007
A handy reference containing over 3,000 entries related to the field of linguistics. Includes directory of symbols
410.3 T69k (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Trask, R. L. Key Concepts in Language and Linguistics. London: Routledge, 1999
The author describes this handy volume as "neither a dictionary or an encyclopedia, but something in between." It has fairly detailed and incisive but concise entries on 300 key concepts for language study and linguistics. Each article includes references to related topics and further reading. All the concepts are listed at the beginning, so that it is easy to ascertain whether a concept has been included
422.03 Ox25 2004 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Chantrell, Glynnis. Oxford Dictionary of Word Histories. New York: Oxford University Press, 2004
This dictionary provides access to the etymologies of more than 12,000 words in English. Aimed at the undergraduate student or the general public, this volume includes a helpful introduction and history of the English language.
422.403 Ad32w (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Adeleye, Gabriel G. and Kofi Acquah-Dadzie; eds. Thomas J. Sienkewicz and James T. McDonough, Jr. World Dictionary of Foreign Expressions: A Resource for Readers and Writers. Wauconda, IL: Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, Inc., 1999
A useful guide to foreign words and phrases often used in English, especially in legal and literary writings. Entries include the language of origin, a literal translation and a "polished translation" of the word or phrase, and usage examples
423.1 R825t 2000 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Rubinstein, Marv. 21st Century American English Compendium: A Portable Guidebook for Translators, Interpreters, Writers, Editors, and Advanced Language Students. 2nd Revised Edition. Rockville, Maryland: Schreiber Publishing, 2000
This compendium to the English language was created for translators and interpreters, but is useful for advanced language students of English and of other languages. Each chapter begins with an explanation of the topic and a few examples. The lists for each section include literal translations and foreign equivalents when applicable. The chapters cover the following topics:
* proverbs, slogans and aphorisms
* popular American expressions
* similes and metaphors indicating extremes
* American slang and colloquialisms
* British vs. American English
* worldwide English
* foreign words and phrases frequently used in English
* acronyms, abbreviations and initialisms
423.1 Sp66d 2005 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Spooner, Alan. A Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms. Rev. Ed. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press, 2005
This dictionary contains over 150,000 entries with cross-referencing. Includes an appendix of unusual words
428.003 P751 2004 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Pocket Fowler's Modern English Usage. Edited by Robert Allen. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2004
As noted on the cover, this is "the classic text for advice on English usage." Each entry offers clear explanations and examples from classic or contemporary English-language prose, and covers both British English and American usages. This smaller edition of Fowler's highly authoritative reference contains over 4,200 entries, and is helpful to students and scholars alike. Includes a brief glossary and a preface detailing the history of this edition
433.1 L51r (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Lee, Duk Ho. Rückläufiges Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache. Berlin: Walter de Gruyter, 2005
This is a reverse dictionary in which the headwords are organized alphabetically from the back. The use of different typefaces facilitates overview and use of the dictionary. The publisher describes the work as a "combination of a reverse dictionary and a dictionary of word families". It contains approximately 270,000 entries
Encyclopedias
306.44089 K52 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Duranti, Alessandro, ed. Key Terms in Language and Culture. Malden, Massachusetts: Blackwell Publishers, 2001.
Each discussion on each key term in anthropological linguistics is about two to five pages. The history and state of a particular term within the field is discussed, with a bibliography following each entry.
403 C748 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Sawyer, John F.A. and J.M.Y. Simpson, eds. Concise Encyclopedia of Language and Religion. Amsterdam ; New York : Elsevier, 2001
Sections on "Language in the Context of Particular Religions", "Sacred Texts", "Religious Languages and Scripts", and others compile this one volume encyclopedia. There are also biographies of significant contributors to world religions, a glossary, name index and subject index
Q.403 C889C 1997 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reserve)
Crystal, David. The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language. 2nd. ed. Cambridge; New York: Cambridge University Press, 1997
Organized in 11 parts, comprising 65 thematic sections. Semi-popular treatment. Many good illustrations, including portraits and tables of non-Roman scripts. Glossary and bibliographies at end. Entries not in alphabetical order
403 D85D:E 1983 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
DuCrot, O., Todorov, T. Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Sciences of Language. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1983
Each of the 50 articles focuses on a well-defined topic. No illustrations. Bibliographies at the end of articles. Translated from French by Catharine Porter
Q.403 En19 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Stacks)
Asher, R. E., Simpson, J. M. Y., eds. The Encyclopedia of Language and Linguistics. 10 v. Oxford; New York: Pergamon Press, 1994
Contains over 2,000 articles. Comprehensive articles, also bibliographies of linguists and analyses of language situation in various places. Separate glossary of terms
Q.403 En19 2006 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Brown, Keith, Anne H. Anderson, Laurie Bauer, Margie Berns, Graeme Hirst and Jim Miller, eds. Encyclopedia of Language & Linguistics, 2nd ed. 14 v. Oxford, UK: Elsevier, 2006
The encyclopedia contains around 3,000 comprehensive articles in all areas of linguistics. It is arranged alphabetically and contains cross-references. Includes alphabetical list of articles, glossary, list of languages, language maps, list of abbreviations, subject classification, list of contributors and subject index
Q.403 F119, cop.2 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Facts About the World's Languages. New York : H.W. Wilson, 2001
410 En19 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Collinge, N. E., ed. An Encyclopaedia of Language. London: Routledge, 1990
Primarily on linguistic theory. Last chapter is a very brief overview of "Languages of the world." Few illustrations. Good bibliographies at the ends of articles.
410 L64735 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Stacks)
Newmeyer, Frederick J., ed. Linguistics: The Cambridge Survey. 4 v. Cambridge (Cambridgeshire) ; New York : Cambridge University Press,1988.
Volumes 1 and 2 cover linguistic theory. 1: foundations; 2: extensions and implications. Volume 3 covers psychological and biological aspects of language, volume 4: sociolinguistics. Includes indexes and extensive bibliographies.
Q.410.3En195 v.1,2 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Strazny, Philipp, ed. Encyclopedia of Linguistics. New York: Fitzroy Dearborn, 2005.>
The most significant feature of this encyclopedia is the easily accessible A to Z format, With 'See Also' cross-references to other essays and 'References' to seminal works as well as recent writings on the subject. This two-volume reference tool provides a comprehensive overview of and an introduction to the multiple facets of the study of language. Volume 1 offers both an alphabetical list of entries and a thematic list of entries to assist the user. The contents are organized into 508 signed essays (from 'Acoustic Phonetics' to 'Zuni'), and arranged into 4 thematic categories: linguistic topics, languages, linguists, and regions.
410.3 In8 2003 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Frawley, William J. , ed. International Encyclopedia of Linguistics. 2nd Edition. v. 1-4. New York: Oxford University Press, 2003.
Entries are provided alphabetically by language or topic. Useful for information on individual languages and groups of languages as well as particular topics in linguistics. Excellent bibliographies accompany articles.
410.3 L647 2002(Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Malmkjar, Kirsten, and Anderson, James M. The Linguistics Encyclopedia, 2nd ed. London; New York: Routledge, 2002.
Broad, rather than deep, subject coverage. Each entry is extensive, and most include diagrams. Index and large bibliography at the back of the book.
Q.420 C889c 1997 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Crystal, David. The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language. Cambridge; New York: Cambridge University Press, 1997.
A fascinating look at the history and development of the English language. Divided into sections on the origin, lexicon and etymology, grammar, spoken and written systems, use, regional and personal variations, and acquisition of the English language throughout the world. The section on regional variations includes dialects of England and the United States, as well as Englishes spoken outside of the United States and England, such as Scotland and Wales, Australia and New Zealand, and South Africa. Appendices include a glossary of linguistic terms, a list of symbols and abbreviations, references, suggested readings, and indices of authors, subjects, and linguistic items.
Handbooks
410H191 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Aronoff, Mark and Janie Rees-Miller, eds. The Handbook of Linguistics. Malden, MA: Blackwell, 2001.
This handbook is intended as an introduction to linguistics. It contains twenty-three chapters by leading researchers in the field. Includes bibliography and index.
410 R765 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Cobley, Paul, ed. The Routledge Companion to Semiotics and Linguistics. London : Routledge, 2001.
This reference work presents "ten introductory essays written by pace-setting figures in the field" and a mini-encyclopedia on the field of semiotics which covers key concepts, individuals, theories and schools of semiotics and linguistics.
411 C152h (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Campbell, George L. Handbook of Scripts and Alphabets. London, New York: Routledge, 1997.
Reproduces 39 script tables from Compendium of the World's Languages. Gives a brief introduction to each script and the phonetic transcription of each letter or character.
418 Ox26 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Reference)
Kaplan, Robert B., ed. The Oxford Handbook of Applied Linguistics. New York, N.Y. : Oxford University Press, 2002.
Textbooks and Manuals
400F494l 2004 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Stacks)
Finegan, Edward. Language: Its Structure and Use, 4th ed. Boston: Thomson Wadsworth, 2004.
This is an introductory text for linguistics with some emphasis on the political and social aspects of language. It is divided into three parts: I. Language Structures. II. Language Use. III. Language Change, Language Development, and Language Acquisition. Each chapter contains exercises and suggestions for additional resources and further reading. Includes glossary and index.
410Og7c 2001 (Mod. Lang. & Ling. Stacks)
Contemporary Linguistics: An Introduction, 4th ed. William O'Grady, John Archibald, Mark Aronoff, and Janie Rees-Miller, Eds. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2001
This item provides a comprehensive introduction to linguistics. It is divided into seventeen chapters. Each chapter contains a summary, key terms, sources, recommended readings and questions. Includes glossary, language index and index
