Lectures on Language, as Particularly Connected with English Grammar. by Balch
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"Lectures on Language, as Particularly Connected with English Grammar" by W.M. Balch is an educational treatise written in the early 19th century. The work aims to provide a comprehensive examination of the principles of language and grammar, especially focusing on the English language. It serves as a guide for teachers and advanced learners, presenting a philosophical approach to understanding language's role in communication and education. The opening of the book sets a
foundational tone, emphasizing the profound importance of language in human affairs and education. Balch critiques traditional teaching methods that render grammar tedious and confusing. He argues for a new understanding of language grounded in clear principles that reflect both the nature of thought and valid communication methods. This initial discussion establishes a clear invitation for readers to explore new ideas about language while encouraging open-mindedness regarding the existing systems of grammatical instruction. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Balch, William Stevens, 1806-1887 |
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| Title | Lectures on Language, as Particularly Connected with English Grammar. |
| Credits |
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Amy Cunningham, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PE: Language and Literatures: English |
| Subject | English language -- Grammar |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17594 |
| Release Date | Jan 24, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 510 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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