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In Folk Linguistics (Mouton de Gruyter, 1999), Nancy Niedzielski and I hope to have shown that the beliefs about, reactions to, and comments on language by what we call "real people" (i.e., nonlinguists) are interesting, illuminating, and empowering from
Dennis R. Preston
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Applied Linguistics Theory and Application [PDF]
Applied linguistics is an interdisciplinary field that identifies, investigates, and offers solutions to language-related real-life problems. Some of the academic fields related to applied linguistics are education, psychology, communication research ...
Cyntas, J. (Jorde), Peniro, R. (Rocio)
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In everyday communication metaphoric expressions are frequently used to refer to abstract concepts, such as feelings or mental states. Patients with depression are said to prefer literal over figurative language, i.e.
Christina Kauschke+3 more
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Once Again about Allomorphism of the Plural -lar in Turkic Languages
. Introduction. The article continues the discussion of isogloss types and their relevance for the Proto-Turkic reconstruction and reconstruction of the intermediate nodes of the Turkic family tree. Goals. The paper makes another attempt to reconstruct
Anna V. Dybo+5 more
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Centre for Applied Linguistics at the University of Warwick [PDF]
The Centre for Applied Linguistics was established in 1983 and has grown from a relatively small teaching unit to a large centre engaged in a wide variety of activities under the broad heading of Applied Linguistics.
Farida, Nevin+3 more
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LCTL Teachers’ Assessment Knowledge and Practices: An Exploratory Study [PDF]
Language assessment allows teachers to gather information about student learning and adjust their instructional practices accordingly. When integrated with instruction, assessment can support student-centered teaching by helping instructors understand
Megan Montee+3 more
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The effect of bilingualism on inhibition control is increasingly under ongoing exploration. The present study primarily investigated the effect of within bilingual factors (i.e., dominance types of Uyghur-Chinese bilinguals) on a Stimulus-Stimulus task ...
Ruilin Wu, Esli Struys, Katja Lochtman
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Linguistics in the Study and Teaching of Literature [PDF]
Literary texts include linguistic form, as well as specialized literary forms (some of which also involve language). Linguistics can offer to literary studies an understanding of these kinds of form, and the ways by which a text is used to communicate ...
Fabb, Nigel
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Linguistics in applied linguistics : a historical overview
This paper looks at some of the underlying reasons which might explain the uncertainty surrounding applied linguistics as an academic enquiry. The opening section traces the emergence of the field through its professional associations and publications ...
Tony Harris
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Shared Reading Activities: A Recommendation For Deaf Children [PDF]
There should be a focus on fun in shared reading activities with preschoolers in order to prepare them for later literacy, particularly those at risk of a poor foundation in a first language (L1), including deaf children (here “deaf” covers hard of ...
Mirus, G., Napoli, Donna Jo
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