Syntax: An Introduction. A Textbook for University students of Linguistics & Translation

This book is the fruit of many happy years teaching at Jazan university, Saudi Arabia . The purpose of' introduction to English Syntax' is to provide students and new teachers and all interested researchers with an account of what is involved in linguistics in general and in syntax in particular. The layout of this book, enables students of linguistics to use the material in a variety of ways. Teachers of linguistics can use the book for lessons on theory syntax for class lectures, points of reference for self assessment as well as for practical exercises and home syntax assignments. ' Introduction to English Syntax', although dealing with eminently academic subject matters, seeks to maintain a lively, modern style, and to be user- friendly. As such it should be of interested to anyone involved in any way if the fascinating world of linguistics in general and syntax in particular .