Why does language change? Why can we speak to and understand our parents but have trouble reading Shakespeare? Why is Chaucer's English of the fourteenth century so different from Modern English of th
First published in 1988, Peculiar Language is now established as one of the most important discussions of the language of literature. This thought-provoking book challenges traditional notions of lite
Language to Language is for students of English/Italian translation and practising translators. Part One provides a theoretical background, examining the relevance of the study of lexis, semantics, pr
The study of language acquisition has become a center of scientific inquiry into the nature of the human mind. The result is a windfall of new information about language, about learning, and about chi
"Assuming no previous linguistic knowledge, this book introduces students to Chaucer's language and the importance of reading Chaucer in the original, rather than modern translation. The book leads st
The Defense Language Institute English Language Center(DLIELC) trains foreign nationals in English prior to their attending U.S.military education and training courses and plays a critical role in bui
Joseph Romm, one of Rolling Stone magazine’s top “100 Agents of Change,” has focused his talents on helping us all to increase our Language Intelligence and to better understand the art of persuasion.
Poetry. Tony Quagliano's contributions to Hawai'i and to the world of poetry were many and wide-ranging. His was a singular voice in poetry. He reveled in the possibilities of language, the sounds of
The profiles in Another Language celebrate the healing bonds between service dogs and their people. Through these oral histories, and backed by the power of photographs, sixteen people who have worked
In Body Language, Mark Rowlands argues that the problem of representation--how it ispossible for one item to represent another--has been exacerbated by the assimilation ofrepresentation to the categor
The language games described here are used around the world to teach English to speakers of other languages, and reflect many different cultures. The games have been inspired by traditional games, TV
This book demonstrates the extent and importance of language play in human life and draws out the implications for applied linguistics and language teaching. It stresses how language play is central
"Language Change" is a workbook. From the beginning the reader is presented with interesting data on change in English and in other languages, and is invited to consider these data carefully and to dr
Language Computability and Formal Language Theory is a division of computer engineering, of mathematical reasoning, as well as one of the primary principles of computation. Language Computability and
Learning a language involves so much more than just rote memorization of rules. Basics of Language for Language Learners, 2nd edition, by Peter W. Culicover and Elizabeth V. Hume, systematically
This module on the nature of language aims to provide the novice and even experienced teacher with a broad and accessible picture of language as a formal system. As such, it covers topics such as the
Second Language Learning and Language Teaching provides an introduction to the application of second language acquisition research to language teaching. Assuming no previous background in second langu
Second Language Learning and Language Teaching provides an introduction to the application of second language acquisition research to language teaching. Assuming no previous background in second langu
Language endangerment is a fundamental issue for humanity. What rights do minority communities have concerning their languages? How does each language conceptualize the world differently? How much kno
"The essays collected in this volume take a new look at the role of language in the thought of Martin Heidegger to reassess its significance for contemporary philosophy. They consider such topics as H
Language in academic settings, also referred to academic language, has gained attention in the field of second language learning owing to new understandings of the complexities of language inherent in
What is the role of language in human cognition? Could we attain self-consciousness and construct our civilisation without language? Such were the questions at the basis of eighteenth-century debates
Poetry. Bilingual Edition. Translated from the German by David Young. Cover art by the author's wife, Gisele Celan-Lestrange. "Celan's English language readers, and readers to come, will be deeply gra
This book examines one of the allegedly unique features of human language: structure sensitivity. Its point of departure is the distinction between content and structural units, which are defined in p
Archaeology and Language IV examines a variety of pressing issues regarding linguistic and cultural change. It provides a challenging variety of case-studies which demonstrate how global patterns of l
In this book one of the world's foremost philosophers of language presents his unifying vision of the field--its principal achievements, its most pressing current questions, and its most promising fut
Since it was introduced to the English-speaking world in 1962, Lev Vygotsky'sThought and Language has become recognized as a classic foundational work ofcognitive science. Its 1962 English translation
Pennycook (language studies, U. of Technology, Sydney) continues his explorations of language use that convention would deem out of place. His topics include manjari seeds and nutmeg trees, through ot
Human speech is one of the most fascinating realms of study on earth, and the diversity of languages is overwhelming. In "Human Language Evolution," author Dr. Owi Nandi explores the results of his lo
Human speech is one of the most fascinating realms of study on earth, and the diversity of languages is overwhelming. In "Human Language Evolution," author Dr. Owi Nandi explores the results of his lo
Assaiante (German language and literature, Trinity College, Connecticut) examines the centrality of corporeal finitude in German philosopher Hamann's (1730-88) construction of subjectivity and the res
There is increasing interaction among communities with multiple languages, thus we need services that can effectively support multilingual communication. The Language Grid is an initiative to build an
This is not an introduction to the ancient Germanic language, warns Rauch (Germanic linguistics, U. of California-Berkeley), but a guide to various aspects of it for scholars who are already versed in
The first in this series, Approach & Language looks at the initial stages of the design process and at the vocabulary used on undergraduate design courses. Students are provided with the tools and
The relationship of Japanese to other languages is not well understood even by native speakers, and, in The Japanese Language, Professor Kindaichi sets out to examine this. He concludes that Japanese
This?remarkable study explores how human language may be appreciated as a reflection of the natural laws of the universe. Describing how different philosophical premises lead to different views of lan
Understanding Language Testing presents an introduction to language tests and the process of test development that starts at the very beginning. Assuming no knowledge of the field, the book promotes a
We use language everyday in every aspect of our lives, whether at school, work, or home, with friends, colleagues or family. The ability to use language is so important that it defines what makes us h
