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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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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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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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Barriers to collaboration: An analysis of systemic barriers to collaboration between teachers and speech and language therapists [PDF]

, 1999
A systems approach is used to examine the barriers to collaboration found in the working practices of speech and language therapists and teachers. Functional, structural and systems-environment barriers are found, but few process barriers, which may ...
McCartney, Elspeth
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Dental education in the Arabic language vs English language: A survey among Arab dentists

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2019
Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the language difficulties encountered by Arabic dental students and dentists in some aspects of their dental education and to determine their attitude towards the Arabization of the medical curriculum ...
Razan Omar Khallof, Mazen Doumani, Fatma Alzahraa Sherief Farid, Diana Mostafa, Rania Abdul Alim Alhafian   +4 more
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European Practices of Overcoming Language Barriers in Times of Crisis: Open Educational Resources

University Library at a New Stage of Social Communications Development, 2022
Objective. In any given country, the national language and education not only help to impart knowledge but also broaden the horizons of students, teaching them to be more tolerant of different cultures.
T. O. KOLESNYKOVA, P. CORTI, M. BUIST-ZHUK   +2 more
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Language: The language barrier [PDF]

Nature, 2008
Some researchers think that the evolution of languages can be understood by treating them like genomes - but many linguists don't want to hear about it. Emma Marris reports.
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Communication between parents and neonatal healthcare professionals using pictorial support when language barriers exist – parents’ experiences

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being, 2022
Purpose Families arriving in Sweden after being forced to flee their home need health care. Communication is a key component to establishing good care relations and becomes difficult when there are language barriers between families and healthcare ...
Eva-Karin Gotting, Ulrika Ferm, Helena Wigert   +2 more
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Impact of Language Barriers on Patient Education: A Scoping Review

Payesh, 2021
Objective (s): The purpose of patient education is creating positive behaviors.  However, one of the biggest barriers of effective patient education and communication is differences of language between patients and health care providers. This study aimed
Mehraban Shahmari, Marzieh Hasanpour
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