The second edition addresses new theoretical and empirical developments since its initial publication, including the burgeoning influence of globalization and the relentless rise of English as the cur
Originally presented at a 2003 conference held at Georgetown U., the 18 papers in this collection offer research from various cognitive and discourse perspectives that emphasize the shared notions tha
For foreign language teachers, this guide describes the use of technology in the classroom, or computer-assisted language learning (CALL). Preceded by an explanation of research on the topic, it consi
From the point of view of psychology and cognitive science, much of modern linguistics is too formal and mathematical to be of much use. The newly emerging approaches to language termed, "Functional a
From the point of view of psychology and cognitive science, much of modern linguistics is too formal and mathematical to be of much use. The newly emerging approaches to language termed, "Functional
An introduction to corpus-based language research, covering the use of computers, obtaining corpus material, analytical tools, and applications of computerized natural language processing. Offers guid
Language Mysticism explores the place granted to language within metaphysical and theological hierarchies traditional to Western culture. Within these hierarchies, language represents embodiment, div
This handbook brings together in a single volume detailed accounts of all facets of the Italian language from a wide range of perspectives. It will be a valuable resource not only for Italianists and Romance linguists, but for general linguists interested in the insights that Italian has to offer.
