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Language change for the worse [PDF]

Many theories hold that language change, at least on a local level, is driven by a need for improvement. The present volume explores to what extent this assumption holds true, and whether there is a particular type of language change that we dub language
Schaden, Gerhard, Hyman, Larry M.; University of California, Berkeley, Elsweiler, Christine, Hölzl, Andreas, Faytak, Matthew, Hölzl, Andreas; University of Potsdam, Lapierre, Myriam, Weber, Thilo; Leibniz Institute for the German Language, Seiler, Guido; University of Zurich, Matoshi, Veton, Enke, Dankmar W.; LMU Munich, Nichols, Johanna; University of California, Berkeley, Deo, Ashwini, Huber, Judith, Reiner, Tabea, Jäger, Gerhard, Mühlenbernd, Roland   +16 more
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Interpreting language-learning data [PDF]

, 2020
This book provides a forum for methodological discussions emanating from researchers engaged in studying how individuals acquire an additional language.
Gudmestad, Aarnes; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Huang, Xiaoliang; Beijing Foreign Studies University, Leclercq, Pascale; Université Paul Valéry Montpellier 3, Trévisiol, Pascale; Université Paris 3 & DILTEC EA 2288, Watorek, Marzena; Université Paris 8 & UMR-SFL, CNRS, Scheuer, Sylwia; University of Paris 3 – Sorbonne Nouvelle, Horgues, Céline; University of Paris 3 – Sorbonne Nouvelle, Majdoub, Hedi; Université Paris 8 & UMR-SFL, CNRS, Yu, Xinyue Cécilia; Inalco - CNRS - EHESS, CRLAO, Pélissier, Maud; University of Agder, Rast, Rebekah; American University of Paris & UMR-SFL, CNRS, Søfteland, Åshild; Østfold University College, Guan, Qianwen; City University of Hong Kong, Emilsen, Linda Evenstad; Østfold University College, Hilton, Heather E.; Université Lumière Lyon 2, Edmonds, Amanda, Leclercq, Pascale, Osborne, John; Université Savoie Mont Blanc, Gudmestad, Aarnes   +18 more
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Third language acquisition: Age, proficiency and multilingualism [PDF]

, 2020
This book deals with the phenomenon of third language (L3) acquisition. As a research field, L3 acquisition is established as a branch of multilingualism that is concerned with how multilinguals learn additional languages and the role that their ...
Gudmundson, Anna, Sleeman, Petra, Sánchez, Laura, Sciutti, Sandro, Bardel, Camilla, Salaberry, Rafael, Muñoz, Carmen, Stadt, Rosalinde, Pfenninger, Simone E., Hulk, Aafke   +9 more
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Grammatical systems without language borders: Lessons from free-range language

, 2023
Current research in grammatical analysis and sociolinguistics points to two core characteristics of language that seem incommensurable at first sight: (1) research on linguistic structure indicates internal organisation and coherence, and the workings ...
Wiese, Heike
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Body Language [PDF]

Psychology of Women Quarterly, 2013
With the current studies, we aimed to improve body satisfaction by inducing a functionality-based focus on the body. Objectification theory was used as a guiding framework for this approach. In Study 1, 59 female and 59 male undergraduates and, in Study 2, 118 women between the ages of 30 and 50 years completed a writing assignment to experimentally ...
Alleva, J.M., Martijn, C., Jansen, A., Nederkoorn, C.   +3 more
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How can cry acoustics associate newborns’ distress levels with neurophysiological and behavioral signals?

Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2023
IntroductionEven though infant crying is a common phenomenon in humans’ early life, it is still a challenge for researchers to properly understand it as a reflection of complex neurophysiological functions.
Ana Laguna, Sandra Pusil, Irene Acero-Pousa, Jonathan Adrián Zegarra-Valdivia, Jonathan Adrián Zegarra-Valdivia, Jonathan Adrián Zegarra-Valdivia, Anna Lucia Paltrinieri, Àngel Bazán, Paolo Piras, Clàudia Palomares i Perera, Oscar Garcia-Algar, Oscar Garcia-Algar, Silvia Orlandi, Silvia Orlandi   +13 more
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Common discourses in Farhangiān University instructors' body language [PDF]

فصلنامه نوآوری‌های آموزشی, 2021
Perhaps it could be said that communication is one of the oldest, and at the same time, the best human achievement. In addition to various functions for human being, communication is the foundation of social activities and the beginning of social life ...
Mostafā Bāgheriyān Far, Ahmadrezā Nasr Esfahāni, hMohamad Javādipour, Mehrān Azizi   +3 more
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Action Intentions, Predictive Processing, and Mind Reading: Turning Goalkeepers Into Penalty Killers

Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 2022
The key to action control is one’s ability to adequately predict the consequences of one’s actions. Predictive processing theories assume that forward models enable rapid “preplay” to assess the match between predicted and intended action effects.
K. Richard Ridderinkhof, Lukas Snoek, Geert Savelsbergh, Janna Cousijn, Janna Cousijn, A. Dilene van Campen, A. Dilene van Campen   +6 more
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Język ciała we frazeologii polskiej i rosyjskiej

Poznańskie Studia Slawistyczne, 2020
The article addresses the issue of a body language as a semiotic code and its reflection in systems of natural languages, in their phraseological resources.
Mirosława Hordy
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The significance of non-verbal behaviour in teacher-learner interaction in GFL classes

Образование и наука, 2023
Introduction. Non-verbal communication (NVC) is the first language that adults encourage kids to acquire. It is one of the most important areas of study in educational institutions, as it is impossible for a teacher to convey information effectively ...
A. Daraghmi, R. Asali-van der Wal
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