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C/LI/118. Projection problem of presuppositions

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2012
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The paper looks at the linguistic concept of presupposition providing its definitions and discussing projection issues of presupposition from logical and pragmatic perspectives. The rules of presupposition projection are reviewed making references to linguistic studies and comparing various views on the nature of proposition as the basis of mutual knowledge.

 

KEYWORDS: Projection problem, presupposition, proposition, pragmatic, logics, linguistics,

 

C/LI/117. Differences in verbal expression of politeness among Spanish respondents

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900
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2012
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The paper reports on the study conducted among Spanish respondents to examine demographics-related differences in attitudes towards politeness, appropriate tone of voice, and the use of the words “Sir”,”Madam” and “You are welcome”. The methodology of the study is described, its results are discussed. The paper has no references.

 

KEYWORDS: Politeness, verbal expression, Spanish respondents,

 

C/LI/116. Chomsy's and Halliday's frameworks of phrase analysis

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2012
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The paper presents a linguistic analysis of a sentence using the framework of Chomskyan generative grammar and the framework of Hallidayan functional grammar. Chomsy’s and Halliday’s approaches are explained and compared discussing phrase structure in the context of lexicology and grammar.

 

KEYWORDS: Chomsy, Halliday, phrase analysis, grammar, lexicology, syntax,

 

C/EC/308. Chomsky's and Halliday's approaches to grammar analysis

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2012
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The paper presents several exercises in grammar analysis along the lines of the Chomskyan generative grammer framework and Halliday’s semantic framework. The difference between the two frameworks is explained, ways of expressing “new” and “pre-known” information within a sentence are discussed. Chomskyan and Hallidayan approaches to grammar are considered from the perspective of their relevance for second language teaching.

 

KEYWORDS: Chomsky, Halliday, grammar analysis, second language teaching,

 

C/LI/115. Evaluation of Halliday's grammatical theory

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2011
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This paper examines the Michael A.K. Halliday’s grammatical theory. The origins of the theory are discussed, and this is followed by an analysis of Halliday’s grammatical descriptions, namely systemic functional grammar (SFG). The paper examines some text to demonstrate the mechanisms of the theory, and conclusions are made regarding the way in which SFL can be used in linguistic research contexts.

 

KEYWORDS: Michael A.K. Halliday, Halliday’s theory, grammatical theory, systemic functional grammar, SFG, linguistic!,

 

C/LI/114. Faigleys competing theories of process

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2011
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This paper examines Faigley’s (1986) competing theories of process. His perspectives on the expressive, cognitive and social forms of writing are critically discussed. The way in which each of theses perspectives can contribute to the development of novice writers to expert writers is examined.

 

KEYWORDS: Faigley, expressive, cognitive, social, novice writers, expert writers,

 

C/LI/113. Linguistic approaches to theories of relevance and politeness

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2011
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The paper looks at the theory of relevance in communication from a linguistic perspective comparing it with the theory of politeness. Grice’s conversation maxims and co-operative principles outlined by Brown and Levinson are discussed, the debate over relevance vs. politeness is reviewed, interpretations of politeness in different socio-cultural environments are considered.

 

KEYWORDS: Linguistics, relevance theory, politeness, Grice’s maxims,

 

C/LI/112. Effects of Texting on Written Language

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2011
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The paper examines the changes in the modern use of written English caused by the recent developments in communication technology, particularly texting through mobile short message service (SMS). The features of texting are identified with regard to English grammar rules. Advantages and disadvantages of texting are considered.

 

KEYWORDS: Texting, Written Language, communication technology,

 

C/LI/111. English usage in East London Asian teenagers and the future of English as multilingual language

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2011
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The paper looks at the use of English by the Asian youths in East London describing the methodology of the study, reviewing the changes in English usage of East London teenagers, and examining the youthspeak in the context of cultural and ethnic diversity of the region. References are made to linguistic studies related to the ‘multilingual’ nature of English and its future development.

 

KEYWORDS: English usage, East London, Asian teenagers, multilingual language,

 

C/LI/110. Theoretical approaches to translation and their practical applications

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2011
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The paper looks at theoretical approaches to translation defining the meaning of translation, and examining a traditional American approach (Horn’s model), a vocational British approach (Coveney’s model), an interlingual German approach (Wilss’ model), a teaching approach ( Reiß & Vermeer’s model), etc. A summary of all approaches is presented, their applications in language and translation teaching courses are examined.

 

KEYWORDS: Translation, language,

 

C/LI/108. Faigleys competing theories of process

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DATE:
2011
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This paper examines Faigley’s (1986) competing theories of process. His perspectives on the expressive, cognitive and social forms of writing are critically discussed. The way in which each of theses perspectives can contribute to the development of novice writers to expert writers is examined.

 

KEYWORDS: Faigley, expressive, cognitive, social, novice writers, expert writers,

 

S/LI/564. Comparative linguistics: analysis of translation from Hungarian into English

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4050
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2011
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The paper analyses translations from Hungarian into English and from English into Hungarian examining the features of both languages with regard to their linguistic typology. Similarities and differences between English and Hungarian are discussed along the lines of word order, grammatical number, gender, morphology, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Comparative linguistics, translation, Hungarian and English,

 

S/LI/563. Nida's theory of formal and dynamic equivalence in translation

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2011
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The paper looks at the concept of formal and dynamic equivalence between target and source texts in translation discussing the theory of equivalence proposed by Eugene Nida and applying his views to the problems faced by the researcher while translating a text from English into Hungarian and vice versa.

 

KEYWORDS: Nida, equivalence in translation, English and Hungarian,

 

S/LI/562. Semantic equivalence between source and target texts in translation

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2011
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The paper examines the concepts of the ‘skopos theory’ applying them to the translation of the source text, i.e. a newspaper article, from English into Hungarian. The problem of preserving semantic equivalence between the source text and the target text is addressed explaining the necessity of linguistic changes in meeting the expectations of the target culture.

 

KEYWORDS: Semantic equivalence, source text, target text, translation, English and Hungarian,

 

S/LI/561. Use of dialect, register and figures of speech in Hungarian/ English translations

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2011
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The paper presents the analysis of translations from Hungarian to English and back discussing the use of vocabulary and grammar in reflecting social differences between the characters through dialect, register and figures of speech.

 

KEYWORDS: Dialect, register, figures of speech, Hungarian/ English, translations,

 

S/LI/560. Revision and editing of translations

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2011
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The paper looks at the nature of revising and editing of a translation. Key parameters of each procedure are reviewed, examples are provided of a translation from Hungarian into English commenting on the stages of the revision and editing process.

 

KEYWORDS: Revision, editing, translation, Hungarian,

 

S/B/640. To what extent and in what ways are issues of language and form political in working-class representations?

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2011
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This paper examines the way in which form and language are political in working class representations. The paper uses a wide range of literature to examine the subject, namely How late it was, how late by James Kelman, Trainspottin’ by Irvine Welsh, The Philosopher and his Poor by Jacques Rancière, and Tony Harrison’s poem The Rhubarbarians.

 

KEYWORDS: Form, language, politics, working class, How late it was, how late, James Kelman, Trainspottin, Irvine Welsh, The Philosopher and his Poor, Jacques Rancière, Tony Harrison’s, The Rhubarbarians,

 

C/LI/101. Review of article “Metaphor Use in Three UK University Lectures” by G. Low et al

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2011
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The paper offers a review of the journal article ‘Metaphor Use in Three UK University Lectures’ by G. Low et al (2008) providing a general introduction to the topic and context of the study, and evaluating the research design, findings and conclusions. The applicability of the results to general practice is discussed emphasizing the need of further research in this area of applied linguistics.

 

KEYWORDS: Review, Metaphor Use, University Lectures, applied linguistics,

 

C/EC/257. An evaluation of the Communicative Approach in ESL and Lifelong Learning

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3000
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2011
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This paper examines the Communicative Approach in teaching and learning ESL (English as a Second Language). The paper begins by discussing the formation if the communicative approach, as well as identifying the implications of teaching and learning ESL. The communicative approach in relation to lifelong learning is discussed, and the paper also highlights the drawbacks of the approach.

 

KEYWORDS: Communicative Approach, teaching, learning, ESL, English as a second language, life long learning,

 

S/LI/539. An examination of Beckett and the Cartesian principles

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2011
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This paper examines modern literature in relation to the way in which Beckett follows Cartesian principles. The paper aims to examine the way in which the individual uses language to construct their identity to prove their existence. An examination of the range of secondary theory related to the subject is provided, including Descartes’, Katz, and R. S. Thomas.

 

KEYWORDS: Modern literature, Beckett, Cartesian principles, language, identity, Descartes, Katz, R.S. Thomas,

 

S/LI/525. An analysis of language in Armance by Stendhal

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2011
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This paper examines Armance by Stendhal, and focuses on the way in which language is used within the novel. The paper examines the way in which the role of language can be used to conceal the true identity of fictional characters. The paper analyses the characters in detail to assess the way in which language reveals or conceals their identity.

 

KEYWORDS: Armance, Stendhal, identity, fictional characters,

 

S/LI/521. An examination of naturalist writing, psychological and material reality

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2011
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This paper examines the concept of naturalist writing, and aims to assess the way it deals with psychological and material reality. Maupassant’s Pierre et Jean is examined in order to achieve the papers objective.

 

KEYWORDS: Naturalism, psychological reality, material reality, Maupassant, Pierre et Jean,

 

S/LI/509. An examination of the use of the dramatic monologue in the works of Woolf, Joyce and Beckett

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2011
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This paper focuses on the dramatic monologue in the works of Virginia Woolf, James Joyce and Samuel Beckett. The paper aims to examine the reasons why these writers chose to use this technique. The way in which the dramatic monologue is used in relation to each writer is assessed, as are the differences in the way in which the writers use the monologue.

 

KEYWORDS: Virginia Woolf, James Joyce, Samuel Beckett, dramatic monologue,

 

C/LI/97. Speech, communication and language difficulties in education: how are the challenges being met?

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2011
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This paper examines speech, communication and language difficulties in education. The paper aims to assess how the challenges that these issues raise are met. The paper begins by outlining the nature of speech and language difficulties, and identifies the impact that these have on learning, literacy, social skills, emotions, and self esteem. The impact on teachers is discussed, and the role that the government and local authorities play is also assessed.

 

KEYWORDS: Speech, communication, language, education, self esteem, government, local authorities,

 

C/LI/95. Proposal. An examination of Whorfianism and lingual theory

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750
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2011
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This proposal focuses on Whorfianism, and aims to look at contemporary literature to see whether the concept can be based on theory and logical reasoning. The proposal presents details on the literature review and the methodology. The paper also highlights the proposed findings and conclusion sections of the study.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, whorfianism, Sapir-Whorf hypothesis,