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Zhirenov, Sayan A.; Satemirova, Darikha A.; Ibraeva, Aizat D.; Tanzharikova, Alua V. – International Journal of Environmental and Science Education, 2016
The purpose of this study is to analyze the meaning of symbols, the symbolic world in linguistics. Using the methods of observation, analysis, synthesis and interpretation, the author determines the category of symbols in linguistic-cognitive research. The study delineates connection between linguistic image of the universe and symbolic categories…
Descriptors: Semiotics, Linguistics, Observation, Schemata (Cognition)
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Shahab, Sara; Rashidi, Nasser; Sadighi, Firooz; Yamini, Mortaza – Canadian Journal of Applied Linguistics / Revue canadienne de linguistique appliquée, 2020
This study attempted to scrutinize the disciplinary and cross-disciplinary generic variations of textbook introductions in humanities and basic sciences with reference to the onion model. The data included a sample of 60 introductions (i.e. ten each from applied linguistics, sociology, and psychology within humanities, and ten each from biology,…
Descriptors: Discourse Analysis, Textbooks, Content Analysis, Interdisciplinary Approach
Brecheen-Kirkton, R. K. – 1982
Photography has always been examined within a representational paradigm that does not accurately reflect its true nature. A new paradigm for thinking about photography based upon the work of language theorists and semioticians, and particularly upon the communications triangle of discourse theorist James L. Kinneavy, provides a vocabulary and…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Discourse Analysis, Linguistics, Models
Pearson, Charls; Slamecka, Vladimir – 1977
A new theory of sign structure is proposed which explains the syntactic, semantic and pragmatic classification of signs. The theory comprises in part a language capable of relating studies of information processes across a range of disciplines, including communication science psychology, computer science, and linguistics. The power and utility of…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Computer Programs, Databases, Information Science
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Moriarty, Sandra – Journal of Visual Literacy, 1994
Discusses several philosophies of linguistics and semiotics that debate the importance of words and their relationship to signs, language as the primary modeling system, and the historical primacy of verbal versus visual communication. Describes human communication as both language-based and nonverbal, both aspects inviting arbitrary and abstract…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Communication (Thought Transfer), Interpretive Skills, Language Processing
Pearson, Charls; Slamecka, Vladimir – 1975
Research on the role of semiosis--a process in which something functions as a sign to an organism--in information processes is described. The object of the study is the structure of various types of signs, and a determination of the relationship between sign structure and information properties. The two goals focused on during the period for which…
Descriptors: Information Science, Information Scientists, Information Theory, Language Patterns
Karlep, Karl – 1998
This article looks at the relevance of linguistic and psycholinguistic studies to mother tongue instruction. Particularly, the semantically-oriented research of higher level units of language and speech, is considered. As some Estonian studies imply, there are indications that the application of psycholinguistic research in teaching practices…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Estonian, Foreign Countries, Language Research
Pearson, Charls; Slamecka, Vladimir – 1976
This study is designed to help provide an understanding of the role semiosis plays in information processes. The object of study is the structure of various types of signs, and a determination of the relationship between sign structure and information properties. A review of the theory of sign structure is followed by an examination of syntactic…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Oriented Programs, Higher Education