The redundancy of some English grammatical elements is illustrated by comparisons with similar Chinese constructions. (RD)

A paper presented at conference of National Association for the Teaching of English (Exeter, England, 1970). (Editor/RD)

Discusses the use of nonsexist language in office correspondence. (AEA)

Examines comical problems arising from the overuse of business and technical jargon and syntax, including alienation of the reader. Offers suggestions for business writers to avoid usage that can appear comical in their business correspondence. (HTH)

Explores the many facets of graffiti as humor, with some educational asides about using graffiti to explain forms, styles, attitudes, and variations in language. (RL)

Reports on an investigation of American Sign Language signs relating to the deaf gay community or used exclusively by its members. Both heterosexual and homosexual informants were used to determine which signs were known only to the gay community. Attitudes of both groups toward these words was also explored. (Author/PJM)

Describes an etymology lesson in which students study the derivation of their surnames. (FL)

Deplores the decline of thoughtful communication as evidenced in bumper sticker messages, signs, and verbal cliches. (DF)

Two high school teachers consider the use of and misuse of the term "sexism," the efficacy of using such a term and its connotations, and the need to fight social inequities with both words and actions. (RL)

Examines Kenneth Burke's uses of the term "substance" as the key to his approach to language as symbolic action. Substance as consciousness achieved through verbalization is manifest in three behaviors: naming, forming, and structuring. (JMF)

During the period 1959-1979, a sharp trend toward low-variety statistical languages has taken place, which may represent an organizational mapping phase in which simple, quantifiable relationships have been formally defined and measured. A broader scope of research languages will be needed in the future. (Author/IRT)

Many anglicisms can be found in the Spanish of the Castilla region of Spain. English terms for sports, types of beverages, and miscellaneous items are discussed in terms of how they are used in Spanish. (NCR)

Uses the concepts of slogans and slogan systems to examine the degree to which educational innovations convey meanings that differ from their ostensible purpose. As an example, discusses the organization and use of slogans in a Federally funded instructional program. (Author/GC)

Provides definitions for 24 new words or phrases in American English. Journal availability: see FL 512 361. (AM)