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Huang, Chiung-chih – Issues in Applied Linguistics, 1994
Presents an interview of Sandra Thompson on various topics relating to the Chinese language. The interview touches on conversational data on Chinese, the lack of morphological complexity in Mandarin Chinese, and the development of Chinese functionalism. (12 references) (CK)
Descriptors: Chinese, Grammar, Interviews, Language Attitudes
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Rubin, Donald L.; And Others – Issues in Applied Linguistics, 1990
English-as-a-Second-Language learners are not always aware of the interference of native culture rhetorical patterns in writing Western academic exposition. Ways to integrate many of those patterns into the discourse norms of academic writing, even when the patterns are oral-based, are described. (55 references) (Author/LB)
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, English (Second Language), Expository Writing, Interference (Language)
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Stansfield, Charles W. – Issues in Applied Linguistics, 1993
Addresses matters of ethics, standards, and professionalism in language testing. Terminology is defined, and current standards and codes relevant to language testing are reviewed. Personal experiences illustrating the ethical choices faced by professional language testers are provided. (11 references) (Author/CK)
Descriptors: Codes of Ethics, Economic Factors, Ethics, Guidelines