From Cultural Selection to Genetic Selection: A Framework for the
... related to general cognitive predispositions, and are thus, at least to some extent, functional. These claims are problematic: the parity hypothesis is partially right – selection for parity is an important element in the construction of any communication system. The problem, of course, is that we k ...
... related to general cognitive predispositions, and are thus, at least to some extent, functional. These claims are problematic: the parity hypothesis is partially right – selection for parity is an important element in the construction of any communication system. The problem, of course, is that we k ...
the combination of critical discourse analysis
... delimiting others. Such an understanding of language policy soon attracted discussion on linguistic rights and problems to individuals (e.g. Johnson 2011; Ricento 2006a). There was discussion on orientations of language planning. Ruiz (1982, p. 2), for instance, argued that orientations are basic to ...
... delimiting others. Such an understanding of language policy soon attracted discussion on linguistic rights and problems to individuals (e.g. Johnson 2011; Ricento 2006a). There was discussion on orientations of language planning. Ruiz (1982, p. 2), for instance, argued that orientations are basic to ...
REREADING ROMANTICISM, REREADING EXPRESSIVISM: REVISING “VOICE” THROUGH WORDSWORTH’S PREFACES
... in composition studies “romantic” has then, on one hand, become shorthand in composition studies for dismissal and obsoletism. On the other hand, though, and often working to problematize these quick links, many compositionists have conversely found the romantic period a fruitful site for contextual ...
... in composition studies “romantic” has then, on one hand, become shorthand in composition studies for dismissal and obsoletism. On the other hand, though, and often working to problematize these quick links, many compositionists have conversely found the romantic period a fruitful site for contextual ...
Cultural evolution of language
... Taking an evolutionary perspective on language raises many questions: Does embedding language evolution within a general theory of cultural evolution produce elegant and effective explanations of linguistic phenomena? Are there rich and detailed laws of cultural evolution that apply universally, and ...
... Taking an evolutionary perspective on language raises many questions: Does embedding language evolution within a general theory of cultural evolution produce elegant and effective explanations of linguistic phenomena? Are there rich and detailed laws of cultural evolution that apply universally, and ...
How language changed the genes: toward an explicit account of the
... (1999), have tried to demonstrate that Generative Grammar does make evolutionary sense, but we believe that Chomsky is right: from the evolutionary perspective, his innateness claim cannot be reconciled with his specific characterisation of language as a non-functional cognitive apparatus. The oppos ...
... (1999), have tried to demonstrate that Generative Grammar does make evolutionary sense, but we believe that Chomsky is right: from the evolutionary perspective, his innateness claim cannot be reconciled with his specific characterisation of language as a non-functional cognitive apparatus. The oppos ...
All of the Above: New Coalitions in Sociocultural Linguistics
... agency and larger social structures and processes. Our first example addresses the growing cross-disciplinary focus in sociocultural-linguistic scholarship on the role of the researcher in the production of linguistic data. Conversationanalytic and linguistic-anthropological perspectives on the rese ...
... agency and larger social structures and processes. Our first example addresses the growing cross-disciplinary focus in sociocultural-linguistic scholarship on the role of the researcher in the production of linguistic data. Conversationanalytic and linguistic-anthropological perspectives on the rese ...
“Code Switching” in Sociocultural Linguistics
... problems which invade the field of language. [Sapir 1929:214] Sapir was not alone in his hopes for a more socially engaged linguistics. Indeed the development of sociolinguistics and psycholinguistics during the 1930s-1950s suggests that, at least for some linguists, social interaction and human cog ...
... problems which invade the field of language. [Sapir 1929:214] Sapir was not alone in his hopes for a more socially engaged linguistics. Indeed the development of sociolinguistics and psycholinguistics during the 1930s-1950s suggests that, at least for some linguists, social interaction and human cog ...
Sociocultural Perspectives on Foreign Language Learning
... important role in ZPD. These two processes are intertwined in such a complicated way that one cannot consider a distinct role for either instruction or development per se. Vygotsky maintains that the child‘s development and intellectual possibilities determine the boundaries of the child‘s possible ...
... important role in ZPD. These two processes are intertwined in such a complicated way that one cannot consider a distinct role for either instruction or development per se. Vygotsky maintains that the child‘s development and intellectual possibilities determine the boundaries of the child‘s possible ...
Language attitudes toward some gendered words in English: A
... As teachers of English as a second or foreign language, we believe that understanding the different meanings that certain words carry will compel and enable us to teach the rich cultural meanings of the target words. Importantly, we can encourage our students to be open minded about words that they ...
... As teachers of English as a second or foreign language, we believe that understanding the different meanings that certain words carry will compel and enable us to teach the rich cultural meanings of the target words. Importantly, we can encourage our students to be open minded about words that they ...
cognitive artefact
... He attributed great importance to the formative role of language in the emergence of “inner speech” and “verbal thought”, but his employment of the concept of semiotic mediation also encompassed the use of non-systematic signs, including objects-as-signifers (Vygotsky’s handkerchief) He paid little ...
... He attributed great importance to the formative role of language in the emergence of “inner speech” and “verbal thought”, but his employment of the concept of semiotic mediation also encompassed the use of non-systematic signs, including objects-as-signifers (Vygotsky’s handkerchief) He paid little ...
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... oped here to provide the basis for the generalized parser. This grammar has been extended to handle structures of the code-mixed variety under consideration, HECS. The bilingual parsing system works on an invariant set of principles that encompass Hindi, English, and HECS grammars. The code-switchi ...
... oped here to provide the basis for the generalized parser. This grammar has been extended to handle structures of the code-mixed variety under consideration, HECS. The bilingual parsing system works on an invariant set of principles that encompass Hindi, English, and HECS grammars. The code-switchi ...
Good Practice Principles for English language proficiency for
... The third Good Practice Principle reflects mutuality in development of English language proficiency. While universities have responsibilities to set entry standards and provide means for students to develop their English language proficiency during their studies, students must also take responsibili ...
... The third Good Practice Principle reflects mutuality in development of English language proficiency. While universities have responsibilities to set entry standards and provide means for students to develop their English language proficiency during their studies, students must also take responsibili ...
Chapter 7 The Language Of Thought
... How does connectionism argue against the language of thought? (123-4) According to Stainton, what are the 3 main features of the connectionist network? Why does Stainton believe that the language of thought hypothesis can defend itself against the criticism of it that is based on connectionist model ...
... How does connectionism argue against the language of thought? (123-4) According to Stainton, what are the 3 main features of the connectionist network? Why does Stainton believe that the language of thought hypothesis can defend itself against the criticism of it that is based on connectionist model ...
To: Speaker of the Rice University Faculty Senate Chair of the
... between 2014 and 2015 only 3.7% (47) of them were in Asian Studies, French, German, Hispanic Studies, Latin American Studies, or Spanish & Portuguese. The vast majority of students (96.3%) majored in fields not related to becoming literary/cultural experts, and could potentially benefit from our cer ...
... between 2014 and 2015 only 3.7% (47) of them were in Asian Studies, French, German, Hispanic Studies, Latin American Studies, or Spanish & Portuguese. The vast majority of students (96.3%) majored in fields not related to becoming literary/cultural experts, and could potentially benefit from our cer ...
Trudgill 1999 File
... latter, but it is also undoubtedly true that employing the term "lexical item" does signal ones membership of the group of academic linguists. And it is not entirely clear to me, as a medical outsider, that using "clavicle" rather than "collar-bone" has any function at all other than symbolising one ...
... latter, but it is also undoubtedly true that employing the term "lexical item" does signal ones membership of the group of academic linguists. And it is not entirely clear to me, as a medical outsider, that using "clavicle" rather than "collar-bone" has any function at all other than symbolising one ...
Children`s games as local semiotic play: An ethnographic account.
... children in the two 'weak groups': they contained around half the children; those who were just not 'getting it' when it came to the ‘basics’ of reading and who exasperated their teacher. Masibulele played daily with other Xhosa-speaking children in her neighbourhood, in a group varying between 8 an ...
... children in the two 'weak groups': they contained around half the children; those who were just not 'getting it' when it came to the ‘basics’ of reading and who exasperated their teacher. Masibulele played daily with other Xhosa-speaking children in her neighbourhood, in a group varying between 8 an ...
Toward a Mechanistic Understanding of Linguistic Diversity
... between MGS and language diversity. However, subsequent studies (table 1; Sutherland 2003, Currie and Mace 2009, Gavin and Sibanda 2012) in different regions have shown less support for the role of MGS. Given the latitudinal patterns present, it is surprising that previous studies have indicated t ...
... between MGS and language diversity. However, subsequent studies (table 1; Sutherland 2003, Currie and Mace 2009, Gavin and Sibanda 2012) in different regions have shown less support for the role of MGS. Given the latitudinal patterns present, it is surprising that previous studies have indicated t ...
Music and paleolithic man the soundtrack of human
... Cognition is a crucial point, and establishing it early on will avoid confusion later. Many definitions of archaeology and its functions exist in academia; nearly every anthropology textbook begins with some definition of the field. In this case, archaeology will be defined as “the study of earlier ...
... Cognition is a crucial point, and establishing it early on will avoid confusion later. Many definitions of archaeology and its functions exist in academia; nearly every anthropology textbook begins with some definition of the field. In this case, archaeology will be defined as “the study of earlier ...
the sociological repudiation of völkerpsychologie
... it such as language and myths” (Nerlich & Clarke, 1998, p. 182).5 The relative autonomy of such “products” from the individual physiological lives that can be investigated experimentally, and the fact that products are encountered by the individual as “ready made” for their participation, meant that ...
... it such as language and myths” (Nerlich & Clarke, 1998, p. 182).5 The relative autonomy of such “products” from the individual physiological lives that can be investigated experimentally, and the fact that products are encountered by the individual as “ready made” for their participation, meant that ...
Peter Trudgill: Standard English: what it isn`t
... simply one variety of English among many. It is a sub-variety of English. Sub-varieties of languages are usually referred to as dialects, and languages are often described as consisting of dialects. It is true that Standard English is an unusual dialect in a number of ways. It is by far the most imp ...
... simply one variety of English among many. It is a sub-variety of English. Sub-varieties of languages are usually referred to as dialects, and languages are often described as consisting of dialects. It is true that Standard English is an unusual dialect in a number of ways. It is by far the most imp ...
11 HOW LANGUAGE REALIZES THE WORK OF SCIENCE
... 1. All languages are semiotic systems, incorporating basic assumptions about the nature of reality (for example, Bloor). These assumptions color not only representations made within the language, but sensory perception about the ambient world (see, for example, Hanson). From this perspective it woul ...
... 1. All languages are semiotic systems, incorporating basic assumptions about the nature of reality (for example, Bloor). These assumptions color not only representations made within the language, but sensory perception about the ambient world (see, for example, Hanson). From this perspective it woul ...
chapter two - UM Students` Repository
... notion of diglossia is not fully applicable in multilingual communities (like that found in Malaysia) in its original form, where there is usually a more complex language situation. Ferguson’s concept of diglossia also has its drawbacks though this concept has been extended by Fishman (1967) to incl ...
... notion of diglossia is not fully applicable in multilingual communities (like that found in Malaysia) in its original form, where there is usually a more complex language situation. Ferguson’s concept of diglossia also has its drawbacks though this concept has been extended by Fishman (1967) to incl ...
Some Principles on the use of Macro
... Here we find another likely inconsistency in the macro-area assignments. The genus Oceanic, making up the eastern half of the white dots on Map 6, is clearly adjacent to the languages of the ‘Australia and New Guinea’ area rather than the Southeast Asia area. The assignment of the Oceanic genus to ...
... Here we find another likely inconsistency in the macro-area assignments. The genus Oceanic, making up the eastern half of the white dots on Map 6, is clearly adjacent to the languages of the ‘Australia and New Guinea’ area rather than the Southeast Asia area. The assignment of the Oceanic genus to ...
Shall We Talk? Conversing with Humans and Robots
... Monologue or Dialogue The second parameter is whether the language is monologue or dialogue (here meaning conversation between two or more participants). Noam Chomsky’s early model of transformation grammar (19 ...
... Monologue or Dialogue The second parameter is whether the language is monologue or dialogue (here meaning conversation between two or more participants). Noam Chomsky’s early model of transformation grammar (19 ...
