Attempts to formulate some of the questions about school systems that students and teachers are complaining about. (Author/RK)

Any understanding of the relationship of comprehension to grammar must go beyond the scope of the traditional limitations of syntax and relate to real world knowledge in terms of language usage. (Author)

While some clarity might be obtained from pursuing the meaning of facts if there were no language or in terms of their positiveness or negativeness, the author decided to look at some ordinary-language uses of the word "fact" in three different constructions to see if some insight might be gained. (Author/RK)

This feature consists of a list of corrections and additions to the dictionaries of the Spanish language academy. (Text is in Spanish.) (CLK)

Figurative language enlivens a text, providing visuals in the minds of readers. This lesson will have students listening to and reading selected texts as they seek out their favorite literary devices. During the five to seven 50-minute sessions, grade three through five students will: acquire a clear understanding of the concept of figurative…

Revised version of a paper presented at the 11th International Congress of Linguists, Bologna, Italy, 1972. (DD)

Extension of an article in "Russisch," v6 n1 p1-8 1972. (DD)

The Spaniards who dedicated themselves to the education of the American Indians in colonial Peru were firm believers in intellectual capabilities of the Indians and in the need to approach them through their own Quechua language. (FF)

Paper presented at the Second International Conference on Linguistics and Translation, October 4-7, 1972, Montreal, Canada. (DD)

Author defines the nature of the crisis in language; relates this crisis to a similar one in the life of an earlier civilization; and advances suggestions how present difficulties can be faced. (CB)

Correct English usage is impossible to define. The language is continuously changing, and more than one criterion may be used to arrive at uniform standards of speech. (CK)

Author discusses the use of taboo or so-called obscene words in society and in the classroom. Encourages a discussion of the use and meaning of obscenity between teacher and students. (DR)