September 9, 2013: Gwst/Women's Caucus Fall Reception,
2013
Western Michigan University
September 9, 2013: Gwst/Women's Caucus Fall Reception, Department Of English
Gleanings: Department of English Blog Archive
No abstract provided.
Learning To Recognize Vervet Monkey Calls,
2013
Brigham Young University
Learning To Recognize Vervet Monkey Calls, Jeremiah Mcghee, Dr. Deryle Lonsdale
Journal of Undergraduate Research
The use of computers to perform speech recognition on human speech is becoming commonplace in today’s world. Less well known are attempts to use speech recognition on other animal species. Current projects are researching the possibilities of using speech recognition technologies to give insight to the animal communication of dolphins1, elephants2, birds3 and even crickets4. All of these projects are showing very promising results with recognition results approaching 90%. The goal of this project is to apply speech recognition technology to identify the distinct calls of vervet monkeys.
An Investigation Into The Processing Mechanisms Guiding Phonemic Restoration,
2013
Brigham Young University
An Investigation Into The Processing Mechanisms Guiding Phonemic Restoration, Steven J. Pearson, Dr. Wendy Baker
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Phonemic restoration (PhR) effects have been well documented since Warren’s 1970 research1 and much work has been done to examine the manners in which properties of a phoneme may be altered without preventing the occurrence of phonemic restoration. However, little work has been done on a broad level to identify the demographic characteristics of participants that may influence PhR, though Warren long ago raised the specific question of the role(s) played by participant’s age.
English-Mainly Language Policy: Improving Language Proficiency Through Self-Regulated Learning,
2013
Brigham Young University
English-Mainly Language Policy: Improving Language Proficiency Through Self-Regulated Learning, Kendra Williamson, Norman Evans
Journal of Undergraduate Research
The purpose of the English-mainly project is to explore how an English-mainly (EM) language policy, as opposed to an English-only (EO) policy encourages self-regulated learning and fosters improved language proficiency among English as a Second Language students at BYU’s English Language Center (ELC).
Lexterm Lexicography & Terminology Management,
2013
Brigham Young University
Lexterm Lexicography & Terminology Management, Logan Kearsley, Dr. Alan Melby
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Lexicography (the compilation of dictionaries and study of relations between lexical items) and terminology (the study of technical terms used in specific fields or contexts) are conceptually very similar, both being based in the study and categorization of lexical items in human language. Both dictionaries and termbases are essential tools for second-language learners and professional translators and contain much of the same kinds of information on definitions, grammatical characteristics, and usages of words. Till now, however, tools for creating and curating dictionaries and termbases have existed largely in isolation from each other, with no simple way of sharing data between …
Gender And The Poetics Of Conversation,
2013
Brigham Young University
Gender And The Poetics Of Conversation, Cassie Keller, Dr. William Eggington
Journal of Undergraduate Research
This research extended the findings of Neal Norrick and Deborah Tannen in examining the poetical elements of conversation and gender differences in discourse. Related research suggests that the “poeticity” of conversational language among and between sexes has not been analyzed (Norrick). This project was conducted by recording and transcribing face to face discussions between three groups: females to females, males to males, females to males. Using poetic elements, these conversations were analyzed to show the different ways the genders utilize these devices and how they combine them when speaking together.
On Vernacular Scottishness And Its Limits: Devolution And The Spectacle Of "Voice",
2013
University of Stirling
On Vernacular Scottishness And Its Limits: Devolution And The Spectacle Of "Voice", Scott Hames
Studies in Scottish Literature
This essay asks why vernacular cultural expression has been so central to discussion of Scottish national autonomy, traces the literary and political contours of vernacular discourse in the period of Scottish devolution, and concludes with a provisional sketch of three "vernacularities" (democratic, romantic and identitarian) and with reflections on how literary criticism might move beyond the "representative” paradigms of vernacular voice to engage with voice as a principle of agency and action.
Transference Vol. 1, Summer 2013,
2013
Western Michigan University
Transference Vol. 1, Summer 2013
Transference
Transference is published by the Department of World Languages and Literatures at Western Michigan University. Dedicated to the celebration of poetry in translation, the journal publishes translations from Arabic, Chinese, French and Old French, German, Classical Greek and Latin, Japanese, and Russian into English verse. Transference contains translations as well as commentaries on the art and process of translating.
August 30, 2013: Wmu Teaching And Learning Bash, September 13, 2013,
2013
Western Michigan University
August 30, 2013: Wmu Teaching And Learning Bash, September 13, 2013, Department Of English
Gleanings: Department of English Blog Archive
No abstract provided.
American Attitudes Toward Six Varieties Of English In The Usa And Britain,
2013
Brigham Young University
American Attitudes Toward Six Varieties Of English In The Usa And Britain, Katherine Morris, Dr. Wendy Baker
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Studying attitudes toward different varieties of English has helped researchers understand how different language groups interact. When a listener judges a particular speaker based solely on his or her variety of English, the listener is really making a judgment on the group the speaker belongs to. Thus, a listener’s attitude toward a particular variety of English can indirectly reveal the listener’s prejudices (good or bad) toward the group of people who speak that variety. For this project, I conducted an attitudinal study that examined how Americans feel about different varieties of British and American English.
A Comparative Study: Language Attitudes And Linguistic Practice In Amazonian Ecuador,
2013
Brigham Young University
A Comparative Study: Language Attitudes And Linguistic Practice In Amazonian Ecuador, Bradley Miller, Dr. Janis B. Nuckolls
Journal of Undergraduate Research
The original Quechua language was the main language spoken in the ancient Inca Empire. This language became over the years the native language of many Indians of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Argentina and Chile. However in the 1500’s, with the conquistadores, Spanish became the language of dominance and power in Ecuador. Over time, and because of geographical and social separations, Quechua has become separated into several different dialects. Scientifically these dialects are considered mutually intelligible, though most natives say this isn’t true.
Foundation For The Gevterm Multilingual Database French-English Food Terms,
2013
Brigham Young University
Foundation For The Gevterm Multilingual Database French-English Food Terms, Jennifer Smith, Dr. Alan K. Melby
Journal of Undergraduate Research
GEvTerm is an initiative whose primary goal is to “address language challenges on a global scale” . One method for achieving this goal is to provide databases of terms in many different languages in order to help facilitate translation and communication. One example is their Olympic Sporting Events Database which provides translations for all the sports names used in the Olympics. My research project was to create a similar database but intended for food terms and with a concentration on French and English terms.
Na Wahi Pana O Hawai’I: Sacred Places Of Hawai’I,
2013
Brigham Young University
Na Wahi Pana O Hawai’I: Sacred Places Of Hawai’I, Eve Okura, Dr. Cynthia Hallen
Journal of Undergraduate Research
In cultures with oral traditions, sacred place names and ritual language may serve as a sacred text of a people. Cultures across the globe have unique definitions of and rules reagrding sacred space. Knowing these rules and definitions can help the cross-cultural traveler exhibit more culturally sensitive behavior in other lands.
Sikap Generasi Muda Terhadap Bahasa Bali Di Destinasi Wisata Internasional Bali,
2013
Universitas Udayana
Sikap Generasi Muda Terhadap Bahasa Bali Di Destinasi Wisata Internasional Bali, Ni Luh Nyoman Seri Malini, Ida Bagus Putra Yadnya, Ni Luh Putu Laksminy, I Ketut Ngurah Sulibra
Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya
This writing aims at investigating the language attitudes of the Balinese young generation toward Balinese, their mother tongue, in tourist destinations. A qualitative approach is applied in this research. The data are in the form of spoken data, written data, and the researcher’s language intuition. Through participative observation, the data are collected from the young generation in tourist destinations such as Kuta, Sanur, and Ubud by using questionnaires and observation sheets. The respondents were given 10 question items related to cognitive, affective, and behavioral (conative) aspects. The collected data were then analyzed using language attitude theory. The study reveals that …
Student-Centred Learning (Scl) Approach In Efl Classes,
2013
Universitas Hasanuddin
Student-Centred Learning (Scl) Approach In Efl Classes, Karmila Mokoginta
Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya
This article discusses the Student-Centred Learning (SCL) approach. It is argued that while the application of SCL is related to classroom learning activities, it is also strongly connected to efforts to motivate learners, involve them in creating learning goals, and encourage them to find relationships between their learning and life experiences. Furthermore, the article explains that the application of SCL is partly related to cultural issues, viewed from both teacher and learner perspectives.
Kajian Stilistika Teks Bahasa Pedalangan Wayang Purwa Gaya Surakarta,
2013
Fakultas Sastra dan Seni Rupa, Universitas Sebelas Maret
Kajian Stilistika Teks Bahasa Pedalangan Wayang Purwa Gaya Surakarta, D. Edi Subroto
Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya
The purpose of this study is to identify and describe the linguistic elements used by writers to obtain specific effects (expressive function) in their creative process. The study applied a descriptive qualitative research model. The results of the study show that in the use of comprehensive and significant linguistic elements, janturan (pathet 6, pathet 9, pathet manyura) appears, especially janturan pathet 6. It is considered comprehensive because all linguistic elements are used together and support the expressive function. In the use of janturan pathet 6, writers illustrate kebinatharaan (the honor of the god Bathara) and the glory of a king, …
Integrating Media-And-Material Development Tasks Into Anextensive Reading Class,
2013
Universitas Negeri Malang
Integrating Media-And-Material Development Tasks Into Anextensive Reading Class, Siti Muniroh
Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya
This article describes the integration of media-and-material development tasks in an Extensive Reading: Folk & Fairy Tales course. Fifty-eight students were instructed to write reflections on their experiences in performing reading and media-and-material development tasks. The results reveal that the practical application of teaching reading using materials for young learners was the most important aspect learned from the class. Moreover, most students reported that their creativity in media and material development, storytelling skills, and summarizing skills were enhanced through the tasks. The reading and media-and-material development tasks worked well for most students; nevertheless, some students viewed the caterpillar-making task as …
Phonological And Semantic Influence Of L1 And L2 In L3 Acquisition,
2013
Brigham Young University
Phonological And Semantic Influence Of L1 And L2 In L3 Acquisition, Silia Dutson, Dr. Wendy Baker
Journal of Undergraduate Research
As an international student it’s easy to see the importance of language learning and how it can be a means to create and take advantage of opportunities. The learning of a second language is so important that there is an extensive field of research dedicated to improving the learning methods of a second language. Research has allowed the development of resources and a better understanding of how languages are learned.
Summary Of Hungarian Apocalypse Analysis,
2013
Brigham Young University
Summary Of Hungarian Apocalypse Analysis, Arle R. Lommel, Dr. John Robertson
Journal of Undergraduate Research
The fifteenth century was an important time in the development of the Hungarian nation and the Hungarian language. Despite a war with both the Turks and the Austrians, Hungarian culture was undergoing a flowering in the independent principality of Transylvania. This was linked largely to the introduction of printing from Germany. For the first time Hungarian texts could be disseminated widely to a populace that had never seen vernacular literature before. Particularly important in this blossoming was the publication of biblical translations, translations that the Reformers thought would put God into the hands of the people and take away Rome’s …
August 27, 2013: 2013-2014 Distinguished Alum, James Griffioen,
2013
Western Michigan University
August 27, 2013: 2013-2014 Distinguished Alum, James Griffioen, Department Of English
Gleanings: Department of English Blog Archive
No abstract provided.
