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Romance Objects - Transitivity in Romance Languages (Hardcover, Reprint 2011): Giuliana Fiorentino Romance Objects - Transitivity in Romance Languages (Hardcover, Reprint 2011)
Giuliana Fiorentino
R4,709 R4,215 Discovery Miles 42 150 Save R494 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The volume brings together the papers read at the international conference on Romance Objects organized by the Linguistics Department of the Roma Tre University. It is characterized by a striking uniformity of approach, which is functional, and of methodology. The various case studies regarding the object focus on the syntax/semantics and syntax/pragmatics interfaces. The common denominator of the ten enquiries is the identification of the object category, the DO in particular, in Romance languages; at the same time some of the contributors relate the specific topic to more general questions of linguistic typology. Some of the essays are based on the analysis of data from a corpus and present a diachronic picture of the evolution of the specific topic investigated. Thus this volume is addressed not only to scholars interested in the Romance languages but also all those who study the object category in a cross-linguistic perspective. Michela Cennamo: (In)transitivity and object marking: some current issues.

Consecutive Interpreting - An Interdisciplinary Study (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): Alexander V. Kozin Consecutive Interpreting - An Interdisciplinary Study (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
Alexander V. Kozin
R3,565 Discovery Miles 35 650 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book sheds light on the phenomenon of consecutive interpreting. It combines phenomenological and empirical analyses to build a communication theory of interpreting. The author begins by reviewing mainstream research on consecutive interpreting and then dissociates himself from it, conducting a three-tier analysis of interpreting data. He concludes by presenting an alternative theory of consecutive interpreting. As he makes clear from the outset, a new and combined methodology for consecutive interpreting needs to be constructed to satisfy both the relation of the phenomenon to experience as well as its social foundation. He also stresses the potential within the humanities for wider employment of the phenomenological empirical method. This book will appeal to students and scholars of linguistics, translation, phenomenology, social interaction and communication

English Abstract Nouns as Conceptual Shells - From Corpus to Cognition (Hardcover, Reprint 2012): Hans-Joerg Schmid English Abstract Nouns as Conceptual Shells - From Corpus to Cognition (Hardcover, Reprint 2012)
Hans-Joerg Schmid
R4,825 Discovery Miles 48 250 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The future of English linguistics as envisaged by the editors of Topics in English Linguistics lies in empirical studies which integrate work in English linguistics into general and theoretical linguistics on the one hand, and comparative linguistics on the other. The TiEL series features volumes that present interesting new data and analyses, and above all fresh approaches that contribute to the overall aim of the series, which is to further outstanding research in English linguistics.

Language in Its Cultural Embedding - Explorations in the Relativity of Signs and Sign Systems (Hardcover, Reprint 2011): Harald... Language in Its Cultural Embedding - Explorations in the Relativity of Signs and Sign Systems (Hardcover, Reprint 2011)
Harald Haarmann
R5,123 Discovery Miles 51 230 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Television Discourse - Analysing Language in the Media (Hardcover): Nuria Lorenzo-Dus Television Discourse - Analysing Language in the Media (Hardcover)
Nuria Lorenzo-Dus
R4,580 Discovery Miles 45 800 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

What is the connection between what is said on TV and how it is said? Structured around four key features of the current broadcast landscape (storytelling, closeness, conflict and persuasion), "Television Discourse" examines the specific forms and structures of talk across media genres as varied as exploitative shows and political interviews.

Understanding Humor through Communication - Why Be Funny, Anyway? (Paperback): John C. Meyer Understanding Humor through Communication - Why Be Funny, Anyway? (Paperback)
John C. Meyer
R1,197 Discovery Miles 11 970 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Understanding Humor through Communication explores theories of humor origin as well as humor functions in human groups and societies through communication. A model of humor decision by individuals is detailed, followed by humor's emergence in communication. Elements of humor sources (incongruity, superiority, and relief), humor intent (comic or tragic perspectives), and humor perception (ego-involvement, script awareness, bona-fide messages, and non-bona-fide messages) are incorporated. Persuasive, organizational, and interpersonal settings involving humor are explored in depth to consider its functions. The individual choice to experience humor is detailed in its effects, as are the social implications of widespread humor desired and invoked in human society. Understanding Humor through Communication will appeal to scholars of communication, psychology, and sociology.

Metaphor Networks - The Comparative Evolution of Figurative Language (Hardcover): Anisa Caine Metaphor Networks - The Comparative Evolution of Figurative Language (Hardcover)
Anisa Caine; R. Trim
R1,642 Discovery Miles 16 420 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"Metaphor Networks" focuses on the historical evolution of metaphor and proposes new theories on language change based on substantial empirical data. It explores how the metaphors of today are very often linked to images existing in the past and traces metaphor paths back to the Middle Ages and Antiquity. The findings reveal that regular patters of evolution emerge and the aims of the book are to find out what lies behind these patterns.

Politics & Rhetoric - Coming to Terms with Terms (Hardcover): G. Yoos Politics & Rhetoric - Coming to Terms with Terms (Hardcover)
G. Yoos
R1,521 Discovery Miles 15 210 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Since we need words with new meanings to discover what is true, it follows that without those words there could be no truth as we know it. Without just those words that we create there would be no knowledge for us. In that case knowledge is found embedded in the very words that we formulate. Interpretation and definition as rhetorical and logical modes are interactive in determining and precising meaning that transcends our repertoire of literal usage. "Language use" by abandoning old trails of usage and by refining usage gives us the opportunity and freedom to explore and discover what never has been thought about, used, or expressed before.

Multiple Perspectives on the Self in SLA (Hardcover): Sarah Mercer, Marion Williams Multiple Perspectives on the Self in SLA (Hardcover)
Sarah Mercer, Marion Williams
R2,686 Discovery Miles 26 860 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Instead of viewing different perspectives on the self as competing with each other and considering one perspective on the self as being inherently 'better' than another, this book takes the view that a fuller, more comprehensive picture of the self in SLA can be gained by examining and combining insights from different perspectives. This original collection of papers thus attempts to provide a thorough overview of the ways in which the self can be conceptualised in SLA contexts. The editors have brought together a diverse range of theoretical perspectives on the self to allow the reader to appreciate the insights that each approach contributes to overall understandings of the self in the domain of second language acquisition and foreign language learning.

Problem Solving in a Foreign Language (Hardcover): Lena Heine Problem Solving in a Foreign Language (Hardcover)
Lena Heine
R4,972 Discovery Miles 49 720 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Although Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) is a popular teaching method, research on CLIL has nearly exclusively focused on aspects of language learning. Besides that, we are still lacking any cognitively well-grounded theory about the special features of contexts in which the focus is on content learning, but in which a foreign language is used as the medium of communicating information. This book re-examines the basis for CLIL from a cognitive perspective and investigates how the use of a foreign language as a working language influences the processing of content. It summarizes findings from cognitive psychology on thinking, problem solving and conceptual processing, and integrates them with models of language-specific mental activities such as speech processing and text composition. This provides a theoretically well-grounded basis for the understanding of the special features of CLIL, and promotes a Cognitive Linguistic perspective on CLIL pedagogy. The theoretical considerations form the basis for an empirical study that offers the first insights into what CLIL learners actually do when they solve content-focused tasks while using an L2. Through spontaneous verbalization of thought, detailed verbal protocols were elicited and analysed into language and content focused cognitive processes. The analysis shows that both language and conceptual thought interact closely and that a focus on language in general has positive effects on the processing of semantic content; the use of an L2 as working language can enhance this effect. Additionally, the study offers a thorough reflection and new perspectives on verbal protocols as research tools, in particular in L2 contexts.

Orthography, Phonology, Morphology and Meaning, Volume 94 (Hardcover): R. Frost, L. Katz Orthography, Phonology, Morphology and Meaning, Volume 94 (Hardcover)
R. Frost, L. Katz
R2,807 Discovery Miles 28 070 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The area of research on printed word recognition has been one of the most active in the field of experimental psychology for well over a decade. However, notwithstanding the energetic research effort and despite the fact that there are many points of consensus, major controversies still exist.

This volume is particularly concerned with the putative relationship between language and reading. It explores the ways by which orthography, phonology, morphology and meaning are interrelated in the reading process. Included are theoretical discussions as well as reviews of experimental evidence by leading researchers in the area of experimental reading studies. The book takes as its primary issue the question of the degree to which basic processes in reading reflect the structural characteristics of language such as phonology and morphology. It discusses how those characteristics can shape a language's orthography and affect the process of reading from word recognition to comprehension.

Contributed by specialists, the broad-ranging mix of articles and papers not only gives a picture of current theory and data but a view of the directions in which this research area is vigorously moving.

Discourse and the Continuity of Reference - Representing Mental Categorization (Hardcover, Reprint 2011): Cornelia... Discourse and the Continuity of Reference - Representing Mental Categorization (Hardcover, Reprint 2011)
Cornelia Zelinsky-Wibbelt
R4,488 Discovery Miles 44 880 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This text offers an interdisciplinary account of reference and categorization within the framework of cognitive linguistics. Central issues are the distinction between lexical vagueness and polysemy as well as the creation of new meanings in English and German. Polysemy is resolved by a computational implementation in a machine-translation system.

Bilingualism and Migration (Hardcover, Reprint 2011): Guus Extra, Ludo Verhoeven Bilingualism and Migration (Hardcover, Reprint 2011)
Guus Extra, Ludo Verhoeven
R4,994 Discovery Miles 49 940 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book focuses on bilingualism in the context of migration and minorization processes. Its aim is to integrate recent research in this fast growing field of scientific and social interest into a single and coherent academic reference. The book has four parts. Part One goes into processes of early bilingual development. Part Two focuses on bilingual development of children at school age. In Part Three the constraints in processes of code-switching and borrowing are dealt with. Part Four discusses the issues related to processes of language maintenance and language loss. Taken from these four perspectives, the volume offers a comprehensive state of the art, with contributions from different combinations of language parts.

Language Acquisition - The Age Factor (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): David Singleton, Lisa Ryan Language Acquisition - The Age Factor (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
David Singleton, Lisa Ryan
R829 Discovery Miles 8 290 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book examines the evidence relative to the idea that there is an age factor in first and second language acquisition, evidence that has sources ranging from studies of feral children to evaluations of language programmes in primary schools. It goes on to explore the various explanations that have been advanced to account for such evidence. Finally, it looks at the educational ramifications of the age question, with particular regard to formal second language teaching in the early school years and in 'third age' contexts.

Pragmatics across Languages and Cultures (Hardcover): Anna Trosborg Pragmatics across Languages and Cultures (Hardcover)
Anna Trosborg
R9,461 Discovery Miles 94 610 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This handbook provides a comprehensive overview, as well as breaking new ground, in a versatile and fast growing field. It contains four sections: Contrastive, Cross-cultural and Intercultural Pragmatics, Interlanguage Pragmatics, Teaching and Testing of Second/Foreign Language Pragmatics, and Pragmatics in Corporate Culture Communication, covering a wide range of topics, from speech acts and politeness issues to Lingua Franca and Corporate Crises Communication. The approach is theoretical, methodological as well as applied, with a focus on authentic, interactional data. All articles are written by renowned leading specialists, who provide in-depth, up-to-date overviews, and view new directions and visions for future research.

Generative Approaches to the Acquisition of English by Native Speakers of Japanese (Hardcover, Reprint 2011): Shigenori... Generative Approaches to the Acquisition of English by Native Speakers of Japanese (Hardcover, Reprint 2011)
Shigenori Wakabayashi
R4,481 Discovery Miles 44 810 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book is a collection of eight articles by leading scholars investigating of the acquisition of English by native speakers of Japanese. It deals with a wide range of topics from the acquisiton of VP structures to functional categories and presents new empirical data. The studies all contribute to our understanding of these topics, and they are of current interest to researchers working on Second Language Acquisition.

Rhetoric and the Synoptic Problem (Hardcover): Mike Duncan Rhetoric and the Synoptic Problem (Hardcover)
Mike Duncan
R2,515 Discovery Miles 25 150 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Mike Duncan argues that the Farrer Hypothesis is the best working solution to the Synoptic Problem in New Testament studies by way of rhetorical theory, as he sees the Synoptic Problem as less about source and textual criticism and more as a writing problem that concerns how and why they were composed The book's six chapters feature case studies of different aspects of gospel rhetoric, such as how the different post-resurrection accounts interact with each other and how the apostles are portrayed from gospel to gospel. These chapters form a collective argument-that the synoptic gospels are competing rhetorical narratives about Jesus, with the authors of Luke and Matthew reacting to previous gospels with the goal of superseding the previously composed versions of Jesus's life. However, Duncan acknowledges that the Farrer Hypothesis has special difficulties and cannot be pushed beyond an educated guess, that the Synoptic Problem remains an unsolvable problem due to a lack of evidence and lost original context, and that it is only a philosophical acceptance of the inaccessibility of a solution that paradoxically allows a frank and unsentimental view of the alternatives.

Networks of Meaning - A Bridge Between Mind and Matter (Hardcover, New): Christine Hardy Networks of Meaning - A Bridge Between Mind and Matter (Hardcover, New)
Christine Hardy
R3,574 Discovery Miles 35 740 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The generation of meaning is the most fundamental process of the mind. It underlies all major mental functions, such as intelligence, memory, perception, and communication. Not surprisingly, it has been one of the most difficult processes to understand and represent in a model of human cognition. Dr. Christine Hardy introduces two fundamental concepts to address the complexity and richness of meaning. First, she discusses Semantic Constellations, which constitute the basic transversal network organization of mental and neural processes. Second, she addresses a highly dynamic connective process that underlies conscious thought and constantly gives birth to novel emergents or meanings. Taken together, Hardy asserts, the mind's network architecture and connective dynamics allow for self-organization, generativity, and creativity. They can also account for some of the most interesting facets of mental processes, in particular, nonlinear shifts and "breakthroughs" such as intuition, insights, and shifts in states of consciousness. This connective dynamic does not just take place within the mind. Rather, it involves a continuously evolving person-environment interaction: meaning is injected into the environment, and then retrojected, somewhat modified, back into the psyche. This means that, simultaneously, we are both perceiving reality and subtly influencing the very reality we perceive: objects, events, and other individuals. The way in which we think and feel, both individually and collectively, interacts with the physical world and directly shapes the society in which we live. The very same connective dynamic, Hardy shows, is the foundation for those rare yet striking transpersonalexperiences known as synchronicity and psychic phenomena. We live in a world in which we interact with reality at a very fundamental level. Hardy's work is a major analysis for scholars and researchers in the cognitive sciences, psychology, and parapsychology.

Plato in the Third Sophistic (Hardcover): Ryan C Fowler Plato in the Third Sophistic (Hardcover)
Ryan C Fowler
R3,291 Discovery Miles 32 910 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Plato in the Third Sophistic examines the influence and impact of Plato and Platonism in the era of Byzantine and Christian rhetoric. The volume brings together specially commissioned articles from leading scholars of late antique philosophy and literature. Their examinations show that Plato is the single most important and influential literary figure used to frame the literature of this time. Plato in the Third Sophistic will help scholars and students from a wide range of disciplines to better understand the development of Christian literature in this era as an essential link in the history of Platonism as well as that of Christianity.

Extending the Boundaries of Research on Second Language Learning and Teaching (Hardcover, 2011): Miroslaw Pawlak Extending the Boundaries of Research on Second Language Learning and Teaching (Hardcover, 2011)
Miroslaw Pawlak
R4,398 Discovery Miles 43 980 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The book contains a selection of papers reflecting cutting-edge developments in the field of learning and teaching second and foreign languages. The contributions are devoted to such issues as classroom-oriented research, sociocultural aspects of language acquisition, individual differences in language learning, teacher development, new strands in second language acquisition research as well as methodological considerations. Because of its scope, the diversity of topics covered and the adoption of various theoretical perspectives, the volume is of interest not only to theorists and researchers but also to methodologists and practitioners, and can be used in courses for graduate students.

The Many Faces of Imitation in Language Learning (Hardcover, 1989 ed.): Gisela E. Speidel, Keith E. Nelson The Many Faces of Imitation in Language Learning (Hardcover, 1989 ed.)
Gisela E. Speidel, Keith E. Nelson
R3,083 Discovery Miles 30 830 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In this book we take a fresh look at imitation. With the knowledge of some 20 years of research after Chomsky's initial critique of the behavioristic approach to language learning, it is time to explore imitation once again. How imitation is viewed in this book has changed greatly since the 1950s and can only be under stood by reading the various contributions. This reading reveals many faces, many forms, many causes, and many functions of imitation-cognitive, social, information processing, learning, and biological. Some views are far removed from the notion that an imitation must occur immediately or that it must be a per fect copy of an adult sentence. But the essence of the concept of imitation is retained: Some of the child's language behavior originates as an imitation of a prior model. The range of phenomena covered is broad and stimulating. Imitation's role is discussed from infancy on through all stages of language learning. Individual differences among children are examined in how much they use imitation, and in what forms and to what purposes they use it. The forms and functions of parent imitation of their child are considered. Second-language learning is studied alongside first-language learning. The juxtaposition of so many views and facets of imitation in this book will help us to study the commonalities as well as differences of various forms and functions of imitative language and will help us to discern the further dimensions along which we must begin to differentiate imitation."

Total Speech: Blending Techniques in Speech and Language Therapy (Paperback): Karen Massey, Gemma Lester Total Speech: Blending Techniques in Speech and Language Therapy (Paperback)
Karen Massey, Gemma Lester
R835 Discovery Miles 8 350 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Authors are very experienced in the field Techniques are easy to follow and comprehensive allowing therapists to direct families to continue exercises at home Additional printable resources for families Testimonials from families supported by the Total Speech approach are included The advantage of the proposed book is the combining of clinical experience with describing techniques that are not commonly used or acknowledged (i.e. using tactile input in addition to auditory and visual) to support the speech of children with additional or complex needs.

Cognitive Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, and Foreign Language Teaching (Hardcover): Michel Achard, Susanne Niemeier Cognitive Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, and Foreign Language Teaching (Hardcover)
Michel Achard, Susanne Niemeier
R6,081 Discovery Miles 60 810 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This collection of twelve papers demonstrates that the concepts developed within the Cognitive Linguistics movement afford an insightful perspective on several important areas of second language acquisition and pedagogy. In the first part of the book, three papers show how three Cognitive Linguistics constructs provide a useful theoretical frame within which second language acquisition data can be analyzed. First, Talmy's typology of motion events is argued to constitute the base relative to which acquisition discrepancies in motion events are most valuably investigated. Secondly, the notion of "construction" is invoked in order to account for systematic differences between the native and non-native speakers' use of the English verb get. Finally, frequency and similarity effects are shown to play a crucial part in the learning of prepositions in a second language. The second part of the book shows that the key concepts commonly invoked in Cognitive Linguistics analyses allow language teachers to insightfully structure the presentation of problematic material in the foreign language classroom. These concepts include among others polysemy, the figure/ground gestalt, the usage-based conception of grammar, the radial organization of categories, metaphors, and cultural scripts. The Cognitive Linguistics paradigm has already shown its viability to analyze a wide array of linguistic phenomena. This book establishes its relevance in the areas of second language acquisition and language pedagogy. Its intended public is composed of Cognitive Linguists, Second Language Acquisition specialists, as well as foreign language pedagogy researchers, instructors, and students.

Children Learning Second Languages (Hardcover): Annamaria Pinter Children Learning Second Languages (Hardcover)
Annamaria Pinter
R2,863 Discovery Miles 28 630 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This comprehensive guide to research and debate centres around language learning in childhood, the age factor and the different contexts where language learning happens, including home and school contexts. The scope is wide, capturing examples of studies with different age groups, different methodological approaches and different languages.

Discourse Analysis and Public Life - The Political Interview and Doctor-Patient Conversation. Papers from the Groningen... Discourse Analysis and Public Life - The Political Interview and Doctor-Patient Conversation. Papers from the Groningen Conference on Medical and Political Discourse (Hardcover, Reprint 2019)
E. Ensink, Arthur van Essen, Ton van der Geest
R4,824 Discovery Miles 48 240 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
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