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Weiner, E. Judith – Computers and the Humanities, 1987
Presents a model of the structure of logic considered necessary for computer processing of metaphorical language. Formally states and diagrams the algorithm for metaphors, isolating domain distance, predicate inequality, and hyperbole as particularly important factors. Distinguishes explanatory literal analogies from expressive metaphors,…
Descriptors: Computational Linguistics, Computer Science, Computer Uses in Education, Language Patterns
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Thomas, Jean-Jacques – Computers and the Humanities, 1993
Maintains that the study of signs is divided between those scholars who use the Saussurian binary sign (semiology) and those who prefer the Peirce tripartite sign (semiotics). Concludes that neither the Saussurian nor Peircian analysis methods can produce a semiotic interpretation based on a hierarchy of the text's various components. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Hermeneutics, Higher Education, Language Patterns
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Hull, Glynda; And Others – Computers and the Humanities, 1987
Examines the use of computers for error detection in natural language texts. Focuses on a computer program designed to teach students to edit their papers for errors using pattern matching in error detection. Describes a "pedagogy for editing" and speculates on ways to improve computer detection of errors in natural language texts. (AEM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Editing, Educational Technology
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Milic, Louis T. – Computers and the Humanities, 1995
Describes the structure, purpose, and some of the idiosyncracies of the Century of Prose Corpus. The database covers English prose for the 1675-1780 period. Part A consists of 20 major authors; part B contains 100 secondary authors. Selections vary in length and allow scholars to search for comparisons and inconsistencies. (MJP)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Databases, Educational Technology, English Literature
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Martindale, Colin; McKenzie, Dean – Computers and the Humanities, 1995
Compares the success of lexical statistics, content analysis, and function words in determining the true author of "The Federalist." The function word approach proved most successful in attributing the papers to James Madison. Lexical statistics contributed nothing, while content analytic measures resulted in some success. (MJP)
Descriptors: Componential Analysis, Computational Linguistics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
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Irizarry, Estelle – Computers and the Humanities, 1995
Utilizes a computer program to search for legal terminology in Concepcion Arenal's 1861 treatise "The Woman of the Future." Arenal appropriated two different types of legal discourse in her work. Discusses the problems this presented for linguistic analyses. Includes fascinating details on Arenal and her work. (MJP)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Databases, Educational Change, Educational Technology