Languages In Action

Author : Cliff Goddard
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-24
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783030640774

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Minimal Languages in Action by Cliff Goddard Pdf

This edited book explores the rising interest in minimal languages – radically simplified languages using cross-translatable words and grammar, fulfilling the widely-recognised need to use language which is clear, accessible and easy to translate. The authors draw on case studies from around the world to demonstrate how early adopters have been putting Minimal English, Minimal Finnish, and other minimal languages into action: in language teaching and learning, ‘easy language’ projects, agricultural development training, language revitalisation, intercultural education, paediatric assessment, and health messaging. As well as reporting how minimal languages are being put into service, the contributors explore how minimal languages can be adapted, localised and implemented differently for different purposes. Like its predecessor Minimal English for a Global World: Improved Communication Using Fewer Words (Palgrave Macmillan, 2018), the book will appeal to students and scholars of applied linguistics, language education and translation studies, as well as to professionals in any field where accessibility and translatability matter.

Author : Joanne Kenworthy
Publisher : Longman Publishing Group
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1991-01
Category : Linguistics
ISBN : 058203583X

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Language in Action by Joanne Kenworthy Pdf

An introduction to the study of modern linguistics aimed at the non-specialist. It deals mainly with English but also covers other languages. It looks at the methods used to establish rules of form, meaning and use and the means by which language is employed in communication.

Author : Susanne Mohr
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-07-28
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781614519041

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Mouth Actions in Sign Languages by Susanne Mohr Pdf

Mouth actions in sign languages have been controversially discussed but the sociolinguistic factors determining their form and functions remain uncertain. This first empirical analysis of mouth actions in Irish Sign Language focuses on correlations with gender, age, and word class. It contributes to the linguistic description of ISL, research into non-manuals in sign languages, and is relevant for the cross-modal study of word classes.

Author : Jemina Napier,Lorraine Leeson
Publisher : Springer
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-26
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781137309778

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Sign Language in Action by Jemina Napier,Lorraine Leeson Pdf

This book defines the notion of applied sign linguistics by drawing on data from projects that have explored sign language in action in various domains. The book gives professionals working with sign languages, signed language teachers and students, research students and their supervisors, authoritative access to current ideas and practice.

Author : Richard Beach,Faythe Beauchemin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2019-03-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000000115

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Teaching Language as Action in the ELA Classroom by Richard Beach,Faythe Beauchemin Pdf

This book explores English language arts instruction from the perspective of language as "social actions" that students and teachers enact with and toward one another to create supportive, trusting relations between students and teachers, and among students as peers. Departing from a code-based view of language as a set of systems or structures, the perspective of languaging as social actions takes up language as emotive, embodied, and inseparable from the intellectual life of the classroom. Through extensive classroom examples, the book demonstrates how elementary and secondary ELA teachers can apply a languaging perspective. Beach and Beauchemin employ pedagogical cases and activities to illustrate how to enhance students’ engagement in open-ended discussions, responses to literature, writing for audiences, drama activities, and online interactions. The authors also offer methods for fostering students' self-reflection to improve their sense of agency associated with enhancing relations in face-to-face, rhetorical, and online contexts.

Author : Marinela Burada
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-24
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781527526976

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Languages in Action by Marinela Burada Pdf

This book includes a selection of papers in linguistics presented at the 14th Conference on British and American Studies. Its tripartite structure reflects the main topics around which the nineteen contributions cluster. The first part, “Native language profiling: explorations and findings”, displays a variety of methodological approaches aimed at highlighting syntactic, morphological, and lexico-semantic aspects of, primarily, English and Romanian. The papers in the second section, “Aspects of language change, bilingualism, and cross-linguistic variation”, bring to the fore some of the topical issues falling within the ambit of language contact, such as mixed languages, bilingualism, and code-switching, as well as contrastive investigations of language structure. The research strand in the final part, “Meaning and communication within and across cultures”, relates to lexico-pragmatic inquiries into the construction of meaning, focusing on the “language beyond language”, as well as on the extent to which the lexical and pragmatic repertoires of various languages can be made to overlap.

Author : Stephen D'Arcy
Publisher : Between the Lines
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781771131070

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Languages of the Unheard by Stephen D'Arcy Pdf

What we must see, Martin Luther King once insisted, is that a riot is the language of the unheard. In this new era of global protest and popular revolt, Languages of the Unheard draws on King's insight to address a timely and controversial topic: the ethics and politics of militant resistance. Using vivid examples from the history of militancy including—armed actions by Weatherman and the Red Brigades, the LA Riots, the Zapatista uprising, the Mohawk land defence at Kanesatake, the Black Blocs at summit protests, the occupations of Tahrir Square and Zuccotti Park, the Indigenous occupation of Alcatraz, the Quebec Student Strike, and many more—this book will be of interest to democratic theorists and moral philosophers, and practically useful for protest militants attempting to grapple with the moral ambiguities and political dilemmas unique to their distinctive position.

Author : Cliff Goddard
Publisher : Springer
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-03
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783319625126

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Minimal English for a Global World by Cliff Goddard Pdf

This book introduces a new tool for improving communication and promoting clearer thinking in a world where the use of Global English can create numerous comprehension and communication issues. Based on research findings from cross-linguistic semantics, it contains essays and studies by leading experts exploring the value and application of ‘Minimal English’ in various fields, including ethics, health, human rights discourse, education and international relations. In doing so, it provides informed guidelines and practical advice on how to communicate in clear and cross-translatable ways in Minimal English. This innovative edited collection will appeal to students and scholars of applied linguistics, language education and translation studies.

Author : Mari Haneda,Hossein Nassaji
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2019-02-22
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781788922951

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Perspectives on Language as Action by Mari Haneda,Hossein Nassaji Pdf

This edited volume has been compiled in honour of Professor Merrill Swain, one of the most prominent scholars in the field of second language acquisition (SLA) and second language (L2) education. For over four decades, her work has contributed substantially to the knowledge base of the field of applied linguistics, and her ideas have had a significant influence in a range of subfields, including immersion education, mainstream SLA, and sociocultural theory and SLA. The range of topics covered in the book reflects the breadth and depth of Swain’s contributions, expertise and interests. The volume is divided into four parts: immersion education, languaging, sociocultural perspectives on L2 teaching and learning, and developments in language as social action.

Author : Enrica Piccardo,Brian North
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 475 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2019-07-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781788924368

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The Action-oriented Approach by Enrica Piccardo,Brian North Pdf

This book presents the background to the current shift in language education towards action-oriented/action-based teaching, and provides a theorization of the Action-oriented Approach (AoA). It discusses the concepts and theories that paved the way for the AoA and explores their relevance for the way language education is conceived and implemented in the classroom. In the process, it revisits the concept of competence and discusses the dynamic notions of mediation and plurilingualism. The authors explain the way in which the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and its recent update, the CEFR Companion Volume, broaden the scope of language education, in particular in relation to the actional turn. The book provides scholars and practitioners with a research-informed description of the AoA, explains its implications for curriculum planning, teaching and assessment, and elaborates on its pedagogical implications.

Author : Erik St. Martin,William Kennedy,Brian Ketelsen
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-04
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781638352020

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Go in Action by Erik St. Martin,William Kennedy,Brian Ketelsen Pdf

Summary Go in Action introduces the Go language, guiding you from inquisitive developer to Go guru. The book begins by introducing the unique features and concepts of Go. Then, you'll get hands-on experience writing real-world applications including websites and network servers, as well as techniques to manipulate and convert data at speeds that will make your friends jealous. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the Technology Application development can be tricky enough even when you aren't dealing with complex systems programming problems like web-scale concurrency and real-time performance. While it's possible to solve these common issues with additional tools and frameworks, Go handles them right out of the box, making for a more natural and productive coding experience. Developed at Google, Go powers nimble startups as well as big enterprises—companies that rely on high-performing services in their infrastructure. About the Book Go in Action is for any intermediate-level developer who has experience with other programming languages and wants a jump-start in learning Go or a more thorough understanding of the language and its internals. This book provides an intensive, comprehensive, and idiomatic view of Go. It focuses on the specification and implementation of the language, including topics like language syntax, Go's type system, concurrency, channels, and testing. What's Inside Language specification and implementation Go's type system Internals of Go's data structures Testing and benchmarking About the Reader This book assumes you're a working developer proficient with another language like Java, Ruby, Python, C#, or C++. About the Authors William Kennedy is a seasoned software developer and author of the blog GoingGo.Net. Brian Ketelsen and Erik St. Martin are the organizers of GopherCon and coauthors of the Go-based Skynet framework. Table of Contents Introducing Go Go quick-start Packaging and tooling Arrays, slices, and maps Go's type system Concurrency Concurrency patterns Standard library Testing and benchmarking

Author : Jane Arnold,Tim Murphey
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781107610439

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Meaningful Action by Jane Arnold,Tim Murphey Pdf

This volume explores the importance of meaningful action for language teaching and learning, paying tribute to the enduring influence of Earl Stevick. With contributions from 19 ELT authors and influential academics, Meaningful Action draws upon and acknowledges the huge influence of Earl Stevick on language teaching. Stevick's work on 'meaningful action' explored how learners can engage with activities that appeal to sensory and cognitive processes, ensuring that meaning is constructed by the learner's internal characteristics, and by their relationship with other learners and the teacher. This edited volume focuses on meaningful action in three domains: learner internal factors and relationships between the people involved in the learning process; classroom activity; and diverse frameworks supporting language learning.

Author : Samuel Ichiyé Hayakawa,Alan R. Hayakawa
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : English language
ISBN : 1857100379

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Language in Thought and Action by Samuel Ichiyé Hayakawa,Alan R. Hayakawa Pdf

Author : Jemina Napier,Lorraine Leeson
Publisher : Springer
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016-01-26
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781137309778

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Sign Language in Action by Jemina Napier,Lorraine Leeson Pdf

This book defines the notion of applied sign linguistics by drawing on data from projects that have explored sign language in action in various domains. The book gives professionals working with sign languages, signed language teachers and students, research students and their supervisors, authoritative access to current ideas and practice.

Author : Kenneth Burke
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 531 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2023-04-28
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780520340664

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Language As Symbolic Action by Kenneth Burke Pdf

From the Preface:The title for this collection was the title of a course in literary criticism that I gave for many years at Bennington College. And much of the material presented here was used in that course. The title should serve well to convey the gist of these various pieces. For all of them are explicitly concerned with the attempt to define and track down the implications of the term "symbolic action," and to show how the marvels of literature and language look when considered form that point of view.