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Kramer, Cheris – 1973
This paper considers the existing evidence of systems of co-occurring, sex-linked, linguistic signals in the United States. In the first section, the type of research which has been done in linguistic sex contrasts and then the relevant material in "folk linguistics" are discussed. In addition, a number of studies about the differences among men…
Descriptors: Females, Individual Characteristics, Information Theory, Language Patterns
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Linn, Michael D. – College Composition and Communication, 1975
An approach to written composition built upon knowledge of the linguistic environments of inner-city blacks is described.
Descriptors: Black Culture, Black Dialects, Games, Group Activities
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Kent, Judith F.; Rakestraw, Jennie – Journal of Computing in Childhood Education, 1994
Explores the role of computer-assisted activities in functional language learning. Suggests that computers appear to be a valuable tool for facilitating language use within the classroom. When used appropriately, computers can provide a genuine, real-world context for children's explorations through their journey to becoming competent literacy…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Functional Literacy, Language Acquisition
Rodman, Robert – 1975
Right dislocations are expressions of the following form: (1) "They told the Grand Jury a number of lies, the Nixon men." (2) "We find we have to limit our social schedule, my husband and I." (3) "Mary always wears a frown, the ugly witch." They are found also almost exclusively in the spoken language. This paper…
Descriptors: Discourse Analysis, English, Language Patterns, Language Styles
Moscovici, Serge; Humbert, Claudine – 1968
The oral and written language of 10 students expressing themselves on the same subject was observed to determine (1) whether an "oral style" could be identified and (2) what relationship existed between cognitive processes and methods of expression. Six girls and four boys were placed in two situations: an "oral" situation in…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Communication Skills, Communication (Thought Transfer), Grammar
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Krashen, Stephen; Scarcella, Robin – Language Learning, 1978
Examines the role of "routines" and grammatical patterns in first and second language acquisition by children and adults, specifically with regard to syntactic structures. (Author/AM)
Descriptors: Adults, Child Language, Language Acquisition, Language Patterns
Reusser, Kurt – 1986
This paper reports research into the linguistic and extra-linguistic or social-cognitive structure of problem presentation contexts. The effects of textual and social syntax were investigated, including the specific structure of the problem text by which situations, processes, actions, and number relations are implicitly or explicitly expressed,…
Descriptors: Context Clues, Critical Reading, Deduction, Educational Sociology
Siegel, Florence – 1973
An exploration of issues in language diversity addressing the nature of dialect, features of the dialect, features of black English Vernacular (BEV), linguistic phenomena in the black urban community, theories of the origins of BEV, and its social, economic, and political ramifications suggest that BEV, like other dialects, meets the needs of its…
Descriptors: Black Dialects, Distinctive Features (Language), Educational Planning, Educational Policy