In a re-evaluation of Hockett's foundational features that have long dominated linguistic theory—concepts like "arbitrariness ...

This module discusses the conceptual and theoretical foundations of linguistics. It is the counterpart to the module “Usage-based Language Description” (Module 2). While the latter focuses on basic ...

In an earlier essay, I argued for the need for greater linguistic diversity in the university. In this second piece, I offer some methods for fostering that diversity -- methods that developed from my ...

What are the main differences between NLP for Chinese vs NLP for English? originally appeared on Quora - the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better ...

Harry Potter (HP) is arguably the favourite children’s book series of a whole generation of now young adults. But it is not only a children’s story about a magical world – it contains highly political ...

This course will survey the field of methodology in second language teaching. Students will examine past and present second language learning and teaching experiences in a variety of contexts. The ...

A linguistic study broadly means either investigating the structure of languages, their similarities and dissimilarities, or combining linguistic concepts with those from other subjects to analyse ...

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