The Korean Language

by Ho-Min Sohn

Overview

This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the linguistics of Korean. It presents essential facts about the language: its speakers, its relation to other languages of the world, historical development, dialects (including the differences between South and North Korean), writing systems, the composition and structure of words, and sound patterns and syntax. It provides a wealth of examples and user-friendly descriptions that do not presuppose advanced knowledge of either linguistic theory or Korean on the part of the reader.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521361231
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	11/13/1999
Series:	Cambridge Language Surveys
Pages:	468
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.29(h) x 1.54(d)

Table of Contents

Maps; Preface; Abbreviations; 1. Introduction; 2. Genetic affiliation; 3. Historical development; 4. Dialects; 5. Lexicon; 6. Writing systems; 7. Sound patterns; 8. Word structure; 9. Grammatical structure; Select bibliography; Index.

Editorial Reviews

"it is an indispensable resource for anyone with a serious interest in the Korean language." Canadian Journal of Linguistics

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