This paper, a small part of a larger project which explores the effects of linguistic insecurity on language production, discusses the negative attitudes toward language of some of the present-day "language elite"--those who take pleasure in or earn their livelihood by "Correcting every body else." Linguistic insecurity is, then, the feeling that…

The pervasiveness of sexism in our society is reflected in language structure and usage. In pronominal usage, masculine singular forms are assumed to include the feminine, although, when referring to female sex-role-typed occupations, "she" is used. In this research, the effect of the instructor's use of "she," as the generic singular, on student…

A study polled Alsatian students to examine attitudes toward the Alsatian dialect and changes as students became older, more educated and more proficient in French. Use of Alsatian with family and friends becomes less frequent by age 15 with increased command of French. (CHK)

This paper analyzes the play language of Tzeltal children and their extensive use of metaphor. The ability to use figurative language early is significant for a child's ability to extend command of language and expression. (CHK)

Examines the aspects of language which form the basis for the effective use of public speaking, expecially in television and radio. (Text is in French.) (AM)

Warns journalists that too much concern for brevity as measured by the Flesch readability formula and the Fang listenability formula may unnecessarily restrict the use of symbols and, in turn, affect how the consumers of the mass media perceive and think. (RB)

The thesis in this paper centered around the meaning of "effective" speaking and "effective" writing. The dimensions of effective prose are analyzed as one method of determining what is involved. (Author/RK)

Points out that the Spanish "entonces," grammatically an adverb, is being used more and more as a conversational filler without real function or meaning. (Text is in Spanish.) (CK)

Differences in meaning and usage of the two closely related Russian adverbs "daleko" and "dalyoko" are explored through examination of short literary texts. (Text is in Russian.) (DH)

Analyzes the results of the Survey of Canadian English for the province of British Columbia in an effort to compare regional variations in language usage. (RB)