Clarifies and defines various terms used in the language of adoption. (CM)

Introduces the theory that the conversational historical present (CHP) in itself has no significance. It is the switching between CHP and the past tenses that is the relevant feature. (Author/CFM)

Presents a theory of questions, in the context of pragmatics. (AM)

Questions the validity of the concept of legal language, and examines the function and structure of "legal language", especially its performative function. (AM)

Describes a project called JURIVOC which sought to deal with the problem of a duality of language and a duality in legal systems in Canada. The development of a bilingual lexicon is discussed, and an example is given of the classic language/legal system duality in Canadian law. (AM)

Discusses translation problems resulting from semantic differences in legal and sociopolitical vocabulary, and the translator's responsibility in exposing erroneous or false presuppositions found in the source document. (AM)

This article consists of two lists of French vocabulary aimed at the French Air Force, and approved by the ministries of defense and education. Many terms are also in general use and reflect the government effort at "de-Anglicizing" the French language. (Text is in French.) (CHK)

Words, especially written words, must be chosen reflectively; the goal of the English teacher should be students' accuracy of expression. (KS)

In modern Russian, the particle-connective "Ze" has two general and distinct functions: (1) intensification-emphasis and (2) conjunction-opposition. As these functions are actually performed by two different particles, this article accounts for their development and etymology. (CHK)

Examines tense, aspect, and voice choices in the reporting verbs in a corpus of research articles from the "Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine." Investigates how such choices correlate with other syntactic elements in the citations, as well as with the discourse functions of the citations in their contexts. (TB)

Muses about the difficulty of naming children who are not Anglo-Saxon-descended Canadians. Finds that ethnicity can be made public or hidden in the act of naming and that the ethnic slur can sever associations. (PA)

Explains why people say "for she and I"--and argues that such usage is correct. (RS)

Reveals the adversarial nature of joint participation in courtroom cross-examinations through analyzing methods for presenting and preserving alternative versions of past events. Examines three methods employed by witnesses and lawyers: "I don't know" and "I don't remember"; prior testimony to induce a witness to change an…

Includes an interview with writer Lydia Davis. Discusses her definition of story, her use of endings, and her language choice. Provides an excerpt of her translation of Marcel Proust's "Swann's Way." (PM)

Responds to Ellis (2002), which focuses on frequency in language processing, language use, and language acquisition. Suggests his findings are consistent with those of second language acquisition researchers working with a variationist framework. Provides a brief overview of this research area and describes a psycholinguistic model of language…