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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 +16 more
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This book offers an accessible introduction to the ways that language is processed and produced by computers, a field that has recently exploded in interest. The book covers writing systems, tools to help people write, computer-assisted language learning,
Dickinson, Markus +3 more
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Dependencies in language: On the causal ontology of linguistic systems [PDF]
, 2017 Dependency is a fundamental concept in the analysis of linguistic systems. The many if-then statements offered in typology and grammar-writing imply a causally real notion of dependency that is central to the claim being made—usually with reference to ...
Lieven, Elena +16 more
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The evolution of grounded spatial language [PDF]
, 2016 This book presents groundbreaking robotic experiments on how and why spatial language evolves. It provides detailed explanations of the origins of spatial conceptualization strategies, spatial categories, landmark systems and spatial grammar by tracing ...
Spranger, Michael
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A Statistical Study of lyrics of “Huar” from Northwest China [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2021 As an intangible cultural heritage, “Huar” from Northwest China is a folk song created and shared by many ethnic groups in Gansu, Qinghai and Ningxia provinces. It is a precious card of Chinese national culture.
Xu Yan, Tang Qianqian, Yuan Ying
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Language barriers to learning science
Per Linguam : A Journal of Language Learning, 2013 This article draws on a study done in 1996 by Jordaan and Mangu which sought to determine how well pupils understand concepts which appear frequently in their textbooks and also to establish whether support material would facilitate learning.
Elaine Ridge, Faan Jordaan, NC Nangu
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Implementation science in plain language: The use of nonjargon terms to facilitate collaboration
Implementation Research and Practice, 2023 Background Interdisciplinary collaboration and stakeholder engagement are key ingredients in implementation science research. However, effective and efficient collaboration can be limited by the complexity of implementation science terms. In this article,
Shannon Dorsey +5 more
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Is Chinese Spelling Check ready? Understanding the correction behavior in real-world scenarios
AI Open, 2023 The task of Chinese Spelling Check (CSC) is crucial for identifying and rectifying spelling errors in Chinese texts. While prior work in this domain has predominantly relied on benchmarks such as SIGHAN for evaluating model performance, these benchmarks ...
Liner Yang +6 more
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Genetics and the Language Sciences [PDF]
Annual Review of Linguistics, 2015 Theories addressing the biological basis of language must be built on an appreciation of the ways that molecular and neurobiological substrates can contribute to aspects of human cognition. Here, we lay out the principles by which a genome could potentially encode the necessary information to produce a language-ready brain.
Fisher, S., Vernes, S.
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