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Peer reviewedRoothaer, Roger – Babel: International Journal of Translation, 1978
Examines the question of whether translation is possible, relating it to the question of linguistic and cultural constraints on translation, and to the question of the relationship between language and thought. Recommendations are made for the improvement of the study of translating. (AM)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cultural Context, Cultural Differences, Language
Peer reviewedGupta, I. D. – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 1980
Mathematics is often referred to as a language. This paper attempts to explore the implied meanings of such statements and to outline a rationale for utilizing the language-structure of mathematics in mathematics instruction. (Author/MK)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Language, Mathematical Vocabulary, Mathematics Curriculum
Peer reviewedPostman, Neil – ETC: A Review of General Semantics, 1980
Observes that the improvement of reading scores is not a legitimate educational goal, notes that reading abilities are inseparable from other modes of linguistic expression, and proposes many types of activities for teaching language in a context involving increasing knowledge of the uses of language in different subjects. (GT)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Definitions, Educational Objectives
