The distinction between synchronic and diachronic linguistics is criticized on the ground that both approaches eliminate the individual from consideration and are insensitive to changes in the individual and society. (Author/RM)

Describes an evolutionary compositional theory and method based on cause and effect. In Section I, the fundamentals of the theory are presented, in Section II the method of description. Section III compares the evolutionary theory and method with other currents in contemporary linguistic thought. (Author/RM)

Reviews current work in Romance linguistics and discusses the kind of scholarship the field needs. (RM)

Criticizes M. Halle's theory of morphology in word formation as too strong a generalization. (CK)

Various theories are presented in support of a rationist approach to linguistics. (Author/HP)

Examines the prospects for the use of computers in solving linguistics problems and discusses questions of linguistic theory which relate to the functioning of a language within the communicatory system of "man-machine-man." (EJS)

Reviews the glossematic theory of linguistic oppositions and suggests a reformulation of the theory in terms of a proposed differentiation theory. (CK)

Advocates that language typology be based on the frequency of linguistic elements rather than on the presence or absence of such elements. It is argued that through assignment of indices of inflection and derivation, languages may be given "grades of membership" in each language type. (EJS)

Discusses current trends in psycholinguistics, particularly in reference to recent international linguistics conferences. (RM)

This paper discusses the interrelations between the three aspects of semiotics - semantics, syntactics and pragmatics. Topics covered include the structure of semiotics, foundations of the category of sign, the centrality of pragmatics, relations between semiotics and linguistics, and between semiotics and the theory of art. (CK)

Discusses the principles of linguistic deviance in terms of five sets of rules and their corresponding linguistic or para-linguistic parameters. This theoretical framework relates assimilation, grammatical, lexical, referential, and reality rules to the parameters of acceptability, grammaticality, factuality, validity, and truth respectively. (EJS)

Presents a general theoretical model of the psychological mechanism of effective speech to provide the basis on which experimental investigations can be conducted and practical recommendations for the field of mass communication can be carried out. (EJS)

On critique of an anthology which contains 12 papers by 11 authors. The critique is preceded by a lengthy theoretical framework for such terms as syntax and semantics, since the anthologized authors, who represent a diversity of specialities, use such simple terms in widely differing senses. (EJS)

Discusses the labor theory of language, the comparison of language with the realm of material implements. Language is to the mind as an implement is to the hands. (TL)