Foreword,
2016
Western Michigan University
Transference Vol. 3, Fall 2015,
2016
Western Michigan University
March 3, 2016: Cuny's David Gerstner Lectures On Baldwin And Cinematic Imagination,
2016
Western Michigan University
March 3, 2016: Cuny's David Gerstner Lectures On Baldwin And Cinematic Imagination, Department Of English
Gleanings: Department of English Blog Archive
The Department of English Anthony Ellis Scholarly Speakers Series Featuring David Gerstner
The Ethnography Of Rhythm: Orality And Its Technologies [Table Of Contents],
2016
University of Chicago
The Ethnography Of Rhythm: Orality And Its Technologies [Table Of Contents], Haun Saussy
Literature
“Only Haun Saussy—with his historical range, theoretical breadth, and fine close-reading—could have pulled off this brilliant comparative history of ‘the perturbation caused by the idea of oral literature.’ The disciplinary range of this dazzling scholarly performance takes us from linguistics and philology to ethnography and religious studies, from physiology and psychiatry to the history of graphic and sound technologies. Be prepared to marvel—and learn.” —Linda Hutcheon, University Professor Emeritus of English and Comparative Literature, University of Toronto
An Extensive, Critical, And Academic Listening Module For Advanced English Language Learners,
2016
University of Dayton
An Extensive, Critical, And Academic Listening Module For Advanced English Language Learners, Sharon Tjaden-Glass
Center for International Programs Publications and Presentations
Listening and note-taking is a challenging skill for many advanced English language learners because it involves multiple cognitive processes: listening, writing, and reading. Even with targeted instruction of listening strategies, a recurring complaint from advanced English learners is that they simply cannot handle listening to long stretches of English. In this paper, the author presents a supplemental instructional component that provides extensive, critical, and academic listening practice for students who need to strengthen their listening skills.
International Students Newsletter,
2016
Humboldt State University
International Students Newsletter, International Studies
Newsletters
No abstract provided.
Mayan Language Revitalization, Hip Hop, And Ethnic Identity In Guatemala,
2016
University of Kentucky
Mayan Language Revitalization, Hip Hop, And Ethnic Identity In Guatemala, Rusty Barrett
Linguistics Faculty Publications
This paper analyzes the language ideologies and linguistic practices of Mayan-language hip hop in Guatemala, focusing on the work of the group B'alam Ajpu. The members of B'alam Ajpu use a mix of Spanish and Mayan languages in their music and run a school that combines lessons in hip hop (rapping, break-dancing, etc.) with efforts to promote the use of Mayan languages among children. The language ideologies associated with B'alam Ajpu intersect and challenge the ideologies associated with both language revitalization and with hip hop. The linguistic practices of B'alam Ajpu also challenge hegemonic assumptions regarding ethnic identity in Guatemala.
The Effect Of Prompt Accent On Elicited Imitation Assessments In English As A Second Language,
2016
Brigham Young University - Provo
The Effect Of Prompt Accent On Elicited Imitation Assessments In English As A Second Language, Jacob Garlin Barrows
Theses and Dissertations
Elicited imitation (EI) assessment has been shown to have value as an inexpensive method for low-stakes tests (Cox & Davies, 2012), but little has been reported on the effect L2 accent has on test-takers' ability to understand and process the test items they hear. Furthermore, no study has investigated the effect of accent on EI test face validity. This study examined how the accent of input audio files affected EI test difficulty as well as test-takers' perceptions of such an effect. To investigate, self-reports of students' exposure to different varieties of English were obtained from a pre-assessment survey. A 63-item …
Pragmatic Quotation Use In Online Yelp Reviews And Its Connection To Author Sentiment,
2016
Brigham Young University
Pragmatic Quotation Use In Online Yelp Reviews And Its Connection To Author Sentiment, Mary Elisabeth Wright
Theses and Dissertations
Previous research has established that punctuation can be used to communicate nuances of meaning in online writing (McAndrew & De Jonge, 2011). Punctuation, considered a computer mediated communication (CMC) cue, expresses tone and emotion and disambiguates an author's intention (Vandergriff, 2013). Quotation marks as CMC cues can serve pragmatic functions and have been understudied. Some of these functions have been generally described (Predelli, 2003). However, no corpus study has specifically focused on the pragmatic uses of quotations in online text. Consumer reviews, a genre of online text, can directly impact business profits and influence customers' purchasing decisions (Floyd, Freling, Alhoqail, …
Lexical Trends In Young Adult Literature: A Corpus-Based Approach,
2016
Brigham Young University - Provo
Lexical Trends In Young Adult Literature: A Corpus-Based Approach, Kyra Mckinzie Nelson
Theses and Dissertations
Young Adult (YA) literature is widely read and published, yet few linguistic studies have researched it. With an increasing push to include YA texts in the classroom, it becomes necessary to thoroughly research the linguistic nature of the register. A 1-million-word corpus of YA fiction and non-fiction texts was created. Children's and adult fiction corpora were taken from a subset of the Corpus of Contemporary American English (COCA) database. The study noted differences in use of modals and pronouns among children's, YA, and adult registers. Previous research has suggested that children's literature focus more on spatial relations, while adult literature …
The People Of Poquoson,
2016
Old Dominion University
The People Of Poquoson, Prue Salasky
Presentations and Projects
Documentation of language variation through ethnographic research.
Ketepatan Penggunaan Preposisi Dalam Karangan Siswa Kelas Iii, Iv, V, Dan Vi,
2016
Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia
Ketepatan Penggunaan Preposisi Dalam Karangan Siswa Kelas Iii, Iv, V, Dan Vi, Sumadi Sumadi, Novi Eka Susilowati
Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya
This study aims at describing the appropriate and correct use of prepositions in elementary school students’ composition. The design of this study is qualitative research combined with formal approaches for students in grade 3, 4, 5 and 6. The results of the study indicate that (1) there is a preposition used in all grades; (2) there are some prepositions used in certain grade; (3) some preposition functions are found in all grades; and (4) some preposition functions are found in certain grades.
Satuan Lingual Pengungkap Kearifan Lokal Dalam Pelestarian Lingkungan,
2016
Fakultas Bahasa dan Seni, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia
Satuan Lingual Pengungkap Kearifan Lokal Dalam Pelestarian Lingkungan, Hari Bakti Mardikantoro
Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya
This study aims to reveal the type and the function of linguistic units as the proof of the local wisdom in preserving environment towards society of Javanese Talk. The data on the study are gathered and analyzed based on two procedures; they are the analysis on the process of collecting data and the analysis after the data are collected. The result of the study shows that the type of linguistic units consist of word, phrase, sentence, and expression. Meanwhile, those linguistic units function in expressing local wisdom such as in giving name, commanding/advising, praying, and teaching sesorah values.
The Effects Of Processing Instruction On Chinese Learners' Acquisition Of Spanish Copulae,
2016
University of South Florida
The Effects Of Processing Instruction On Chinese Learners' Acquisition Of Spanish Copulae, Wesley Curtis
USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Processing instruction (PI) is a language teaching technique based upon the model of input processing developed by VanPatten (1993, 1996, 2002, 2004). The present study investigated the effects of PI as well as two other experimental conditions (traditional instruction and control) on the acquisition of the Spanish copulae ser and estar by 66 Chinese university students enrolled in a blended (partially presential and partially online) fourth-semester language course. The PI treatment condition included non-paradigmatic grammar explanations, processing strategies designed to help learners avoid commiting errors they may be predisposed to make, and structured input activities which eliminate redundant features of …
The Impact Of Length Of Stay On Adjudicated Male Youths;' Language Use: Focusing On Linguistic Analysis Of Verbal Samples,
2016
Stephen F. Austin State University
The Impact Of Length Of Stay On Adjudicated Male Youths;' Language Use: Focusing On Linguistic Analysis Of Verbal Samples, Yousun Shin Ph.D., Terry P. Overton Ph.D., Ed.D., Zelica Espinoza M.Ed.
Journal of Human Services: Training, Research, and Practice
The primary purpose of the study was to examine the impact of the length of juvenile offenders’ stay in a residential facility on attitudinal changes, measured by language use of 22 participants’ interviews analyzed by using a computerized text tool called Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count (LIWC) to obtain a measure of language use. A series of one-way ANOVA (SPSS 18.0 version) were used to examine the differences between the groups identified by the length of stay and interview interval. The results indicate that the length of stay significantly impacts language use regarding the language categories of affective process words …
My Father’S Name: A Study Of Patronymic Naming In Mozambique,
2016
Brigham Young University
My Father’S Name: A Study Of Patronymic Naming In Mozambique, Preston Christensen, Cynthia Hallen
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Patronymic naming is very common in parts of Mozambique but there has possibly been no formal documentation of this practice prior to this study. Patronymic naming involves the passing of the father’s name to the children and is not to be confused with patronymic surnames. The research was conducted in the City of Quelimane, Mozambique and consisted of two parts, quantitative and qualitative.
Word Borrowing In Riograndenser Hunsrückisch,
2016
Brigham Young University
Word Borrowing In Riograndenser Hunsrückisch, Trenton Hyer, Dirk Elzinga
Journal of Undergraduate Research
The objective of this project is to document word borrowing in Riograndenser Hunsrückisch, an understudied variety of German spoken in southern Brazil. UNESCO’s The Red Book of Endangered Languages listed Riograndenser Hunsrückisch as an endangered language in 1992, but linguists have written very little about it since.
Mormon Insights,
2016
Brigham Young University
Mormon Insights, Shane Peterson, Marvin Gardner
Journal of Undergraduate Research
No abstract provided.
A Quichua Video Dictionary: The Sight And Sound Of Ideophones,
2016
Brigham Young University
A Quichua Video Dictionary: The Sight And Sound Of Ideophones, Diana Shelton (Née Sun), Janis Nuckolls
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Quichua is a branch of Quechua, a group of indigenous South American languages, which is found in Amazonian Ecuador. This language utilizes a type of adverb, called ideophones, which symbolizes sound, motion, and other sensations. Ideophones are often foregrounded with speaker movements and intonation and are therefore difficult to represent in written documentation. Our project aimed to create a video dictionary of Quichua ideophones as a valuable resource for language learners as well as future researchers of ideophones by using various media to demonstrate ideophones’ uses and contexts in reality.
Chinese Slang,
2016
Rollins College
