Language Studies

Author : Anne McCabe
Publisher : Equinox Publishing (UK)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Language and languages
ISBN : 1781794332

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An Introduction to Linguistics and Language Studies by Anne McCabe Pdf

This introductory textbook provides readers with a foundation in methods for analysing and understanding language from various theoretical perspectives within linguistics and language studies. Its novel approach introduces systemic functional linguistics, text and discourse analysis, and formal approaches to linguistics. It demonstrates applications of these approaches to reveal how we use language in society, how our brains process language, and how we learn language. Topics include phonetics, phonology, conversation analysis, morphology, semantics, functional and formal syntax, text linguistics, genre analysis, evaluative lexis in text, multimodal representations of meaning, language change and variation, animals and language, the brain and language, and first and second language development/acquisition. The main language focused on is English, while other languages are also drawn on to illustrate the principles, models and theories. Learning outcomes, exercises (with answer key), ideas for project work, and questions for reflection are provided throughout. A final chapter gathers explanations of various fields of practice within linguistics, written by linguists from around the world, including David Crystal (Clinical Linguistics), Frances Christie (Educational Linguistics), and Malcolm Coulthard (Forensic Linguistics). An Introduction to Linguistics and Language Studies offers an array of analytical tools for undergraduate students of language, communication, and education, and provides an overview of the field for those interested in further study in linguistics and applied language studies. Readers will come away with a heightened sensitivity to and appreciation of their own and other's use of language for creating meaning and for interaction.

Author : Kathryn A. Davis
Publisher : IAP
Page : 453 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2011-03-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781617353864

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Critical Qualitative Research in Second Language Studies by Kathryn A. Davis Pdf

This volume begins by locating critical inquiry within the epistemological and methodological history of second language study. Subsequent chapters portray researcher-participant exploration of identity and agency while challenging inequitable policies and practices. Research on internationalization, Englishization, and/or transborder migration address language policies and knowledge production at universities in Hong Kong, Standard English and Singlish controversies in Singapore, media portrayals of the English as an Official Language movement in South Korea, transnational advocacy in Japan, and Nicaraguan/Costa Rican South to South migration. Transnational locations of identity and agency are fore-fronted in narrative descriptions of Korean heritage language learners, a discursive journey from East Timor to Hawaii, and a reclaimed life history by a Chinese peasant woman. Labor union and GLBT legal work illustrate discourses that can hinder or facilitate agency and change. Hawaiian educators advocate for indigenous self-determination through revealing the political and social meanings of research. California educators describe struggles at the front-lines of resistance to policies and practices harmful to marginalized children. A Participatory Action Research (PAR) project portrays how Latina youth in the U.S. “resist wounding inscriptions” of the intersecting emotional and physical violence of homes, communities, and anti-immigrant policies and attitudes. Promoting agency through drawing on diversity resources is modeled in a bilingual undergraduate PAR project. The volume as a whole provides a model for critical research that explores the multifaceted and evolving nature of language identities while placing those traditionally known as participants at the center of agency and advocacy.

Author : Tony McEnery,Richard Xiao,Yukio Tono
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0415286239

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Corpus-based Language Studies by Tony McEnery,Richard Xiao,Yukio Tono Pdf

Covering the major approaches to the use of corpus data, this work gathers together influential readings from leading names in the discipline, including Biber, Widdowson, Sinclair, Carter and McCarthy.

Author : Ronice Müller de Quadros
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781501507816

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Brazilian Sign Language Studies by Ronice Müller de Quadros Pdf

This book brings together a collection of studies on Brazilian Sign Language (Libras). Research on Libras began in earnest 20 years ago, around the time that Libras was recognised as a national language of Brazil in 2002. Over the years, more and more deaf researchers have become sign language linguists, and the community of Libras scholars have documented this language and built robust resources for linguistic research. This book provides a selection of studies by these scholars, representing work in a variety of areas from phonology to creative literature.

Author : Eleni Orfanidou,Bencie Woll,Gary Morgan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-29
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781118345962

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Research Methods in Sign Language Studies by Eleni Orfanidou,Bencie Woll,Gary Morgan Pdf

Research Methods in Sign Language Studies is a landmark work on sign language research, which spans the fields of linguistics, experimental and developmental psychology, brain research, and language assessment. Examines a broad range of topics, including ethical and political issues, key methodologies, and the collection of linguistic, cognitive, neuroscientific, and neuropsychological data Provides tips and recommendations to improve research quality at all levels and encourages readers to approach the field from the perspective of diversity rather than disability Incorporates research on sign languages from Europe, Asia, North and South America, and Africa Brings together top researchers on the subject from around the world, including many who are themselves deaf

Author : Rajesh Kumar,Om Prakash
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2023-04-24
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789811952760

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Language Studies in India by Rajesh Kumar,Om Prakash Pdf

This book addresses a wide range of aspects of the study of language in a variety of domains such as cognition, change, acquisition, structure, philosophy, politics, and education. It offers a renewed discussion on normative understanding of these concepts and opens up avenues for a fresh look at these concepts. Each contribution in this book captures a wide range of perspectives and underlines the vigorous role of language, which happens to be central to the arguments contained therein. The uniqueness of this book lies in the fact that it presents simplified perspective on various complex aspects of language. It addresses a wide range of audiences, who do not necessarily need to have a technical background in linguistics. It focuses on complex relations between language and cognition, politics, education to name a few with reference to cognition, change, and acquisition. This book is for researchers with an interest in the field of language studies, applied linguistics, and socio-linguistics.

Author : Erin A. Mikulec,Sai Bhatawadekar,Cuhullan Tsuyoshi McGivern,Paul Chamness Iida
Publisher : IAP
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2022-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781648027734

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Intersections of Peace and Language Studies by Erin A. Mikulec,Sai Bhatawadekar,Cuhullan Tsuyoshi McGivern,Paul Chamness Iida Pdf

Readings in Language Studies, Volume 7: Intersections of Peace and Language Studies features international contributions that represent state-of-the-field reviews, multi-disciplinary perspectives, theory-driven syntheses of current scholarship, reports of new empirical research, reflections on pedagogical practices, and critical discussions of major topics centered on the intersection of language studies and peace. Consistent with the mission of ISLS, the collection of 13 chapters in this volume seeks to “bridge these arbitrary disciplinary territories and provide a forum for both theoretical and empirical research, from existing and emergent research methodologies, for exploring the relationships among language, power, discourses, and social practices.” Language and peace are in themselves incredibly complex concepts. They are simultaneously interpersonal in their function and effect as well as intimately personal in their experience. From everyday communication to the pragmatics of world diplomacy, from embracing a foreign culture to embarking upon a journey of self-awareness, language and peace are inseparably intertwined. To reveal their myriad interconnections, in local and global contexts, is a limitless task; nevertheless, we attempt to bring you a few glimpses from far corners of the world. It is also a linguistic and postcolonial mission of this society and the book series to publish the voices of non-native speakers of English. Decolonizing the academic enterprise is part of our commitment to diversity.

Author : Ekawati Marhaenny Dukut
Publisher : SCU Knowledge Media
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9786237635758

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ARTS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN LANGUAGE STUDIES by Ekawati Marhaenny Dukut Pdf

Covid-19 has changed our educational landscape. It has created distances, yet at the same time it has also created borderless classrooms. Any student can now jump from one classroom to another classroom – not only from their own department but also to faculties and even to universities from all over the worlds in seconds. An Indonesian student can take courses not only from his/her university but also take courses from Pilipino, Malaysian or U.S.A. University during the course of their studies. This is possible due to the Indonesian’s Kampus Merdeka program, which has promoted that education is now free to take, anyway we like, insofar as the requirements of taking the desired class are met. Students want to learn how to become creative and innovative beings. How can the School of Arts and Language Studies, such as the English study program can become competitive individuals? This book contains insights and results of research done by students, lecturers, teachers, and practitioners, who writes on the theme: “Arts and Entrepreneurship in Language Studies”.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1988-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027278708

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Old and Middle English Language Studies by Anonim Pdf

Since the publication of Kennedy's monumental Bibliography of Writings on the English Language, no bibliography has systematically surveyed the Old and Middle English scholarship accumulated over the past 60 years. Tajima's work aims to meet the need for an updated bibliography of Old and Middle English language studies; it lists books, monographs, dissertations, articles, notes, and reviews on Old and Middle English language. The items have been listed into fourteen fairly broad categories: (1) Bibliographies, (2) Dictionaries, glossaries and concordances, (3) Histories of the English language, (4) Grammars (historical, Old English and Middle English), (5) General and miscellaneous studies, (6) Language of individual authors or works, (7) Orthography and punctuation, (8) Phonology and phonetics, (9) Morphology, (10) Syntax, (11) Lexicology, lexicography and word-formation, (12) Onomastics, (13) Dialectology, (14) Stylistics.

Author : John W. Schwieter
Publisher : IAP
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781623962128

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Studies and Global Perspectives of Second Language Teaching and Learning by John W. Schwieter Pdf

This book explores theories and pedagogies in the L2 classroom that have led to an understanding of how non-native languages are taught and learned. Featuring a diverse set of perspectives from researchers and language educators from around the globe, this book highlights important theoretical and practical underpinnings of the L2 classroom—discussions on what has worked and why. Some examples of these topics include: online and nonverbal communication, peace literacy, learning behaviors, high-impact practices, pragmatic awareness, study abroad, implicit and explicit teaching, motivation, and more. One mission of this book is to appreciate a diverse array of L2 teaching practices with sound theoretical underpinnings and universal implications for L2 classrooms. The chapter contributions are the result of an open call for studies that highlight practical innovative approaches in L2 teaching and learning and expand the avenues of exploration available within their theoretical frameworks. More specifically, the call for proposals sought to gather a diverse set of perspectives from researchers and language educators from various parts of the world in order to provide practical and thought-provoking insight on innovative approaches to L2 teaching. As such, the studies in this book all share a common goal that demonstrates the applicability of L2 teaching practices across languages, cultures, and regions. The book is intended to act as a valuable reference for language educators, practitioners, specialists, and anyone studying or wishing to gain an overview of successful teaching practices and learning nuances in the L2 classroom that cross all languages, cultures, and regions.

Author : Tony McEnery,Richard Xiao,Yukio Tono
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0415286220

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Corpus-based Language Studies by Tony McEnery,Richard Xiao,Yukio Tono Pdf

Covering the major approaches to the use of corpus data, this work gathers together influential readings from leading names in the discipline, including Biber, Widdowson, Sinclair, Carter and McCarthy.

Author : Janet Maybin,Joan Swann
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2009-06-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781134144174

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The Routledge Companion to English Language Studies by Janet Maybin,Joan Swann Pdf

The Routledge Companion to English Language Studies is an accessible guide to the major topics, debates and issues in English Language Studies. This authoritative collection includes entries written by well-known language specialists from a diverse range of backgrounds who examine and explain established knowledge and recent developments in the field. Covering a wide range of topics such as globalization, gender and sexuality and food packaging, this volume provides critical overviews of: approaches to researching, describing and analyzing English the position of English as a global language the use of English in texts, practices and discourses variation and diversity throughout the English-speaking world. Fully cross-referenced throughout and featuring useful definitions of key terms and concepts, this is an invaluable guide for teachers wishing to check, consolidate or update their knowledge, and is an ideal resource for all students of English Language Studies.

Author : Mohammad Ali Salmani Nodoushan
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781329717206

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International Journal of Language Studies (IJLS) – volume 10(1) by Mohammad Ali Salmani Nodoushan Pdf

Author : Mohammad Ali Salmani Nodoushan
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780359147045

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International Journal of Language Studies (IJLS) Ð volume 12(4) by Mohammad Ali Salmani Nodoushan Pdf

Author : Mohammad Ali Salmani Nodoushan
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781300416364

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International Journal of Language Studies (IJLS) – volume 7(1) by Mohammad Ali Salmani Nodoushan Pdf