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Blanke, Gustav H. – Neusprachliche Mitteilungen, 1975
Gives sample sentences showing the connection between grammatical and lexical semantic relationships, which present a complicated set of directions and rules for the learner. Methods are suggested for differentiating by category the meanings of ambiguous words. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Semantics, Structural Analysis, Transformational Generative Grammar
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Peng, Fred C. C. – Language Sciences, 1975
This paper argues against three premises of language innatism: 1) language is oral; 2) language is species-specific; and 3) man has a built-in language-specific capacity. (CHK)
Descriptors: Language, Language Ability, Language Acquisition, Linguistic Theory
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Krzeszowski, Tomasz P. – Studia Anglica Posnaniensia, 1973
The necessity is asserted for constructing a theory of contrastive analysis which would incorporate both translation equivalence and "form and placement of the rules in grammar" as criteria for making decisions concerning comparability. (Available from: See FL 508 214). (Author/RM)
Descriptors: Contrastive Linguistics, Deep Structure, Generative Grammar, Language Universals
Braine, Martin D. S. – Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal Behavior, 1974
Two claims about early stages of language development--that of a limitation on length of utterance and that of reduction rules which delete major constituents from simple sentences--are questioned. Supporting arguments are reviewed, and alternative explanations offered. (RM)
Descriptors: Child Language, Deep Structure, Generative Grammar, Grammar
Mann, William C.; And Others – 1981
This report comprises two documents which describe the state of the art of computer generation of natural language text. Both were prepared by a panel of individuals who are active in research on text generation. The first document assesses the techniques now available for use in systems design, covering all of the technical methods by which…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computational Linguistics, Computer Programs, Design Requirements
Shafer, Robert E. – Elementary English, 1974
New discoveries in linguistics call into question established systems of reading instruction. (JH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Language Acquisition, Language Instruction, Linguistic Theory
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Kintgen, Eugene R. – College English, 1974
Presently, transformational grammar has more harm than good to offer literary criticism. (JH)
Descriptors: Grammar, Language, Linguistic Theory, Linguistics
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Streadbeck, Arval L.; Grimshaw, Michael N. – Linguistics, 1974
Descriptors: Descriptive Linguistics, German, Morphology (Languages), Nouns
Heller, Bruno – Linguistik und Didaktik, 1974
Conclusion of an article begun in "linguistik und Didaktik," v4 n16 1973. (DD)
Descriptors: Diagrams, German, Grammar, Language Instruction
Scott, Ann – 1977
For secondary English teachers concerned with the theoretical and practical problems of the traditional approaches to teaching grammar, this paper proposes that a realistic solution can be found in current linguistic investigation. This solution lies not in the product of linguistic inquiry, but in the process of inquiry itself. The paper first…
Descriptors: English Instruction, Grammar, Linguistics, Questioning Techniques
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Sampson, Geoffrey – Lingua, 1975
Argues that the generative-phonological view of linguistic competence is a highly speculative theory supported by a limited number of disparate arguments. (Author/AM)
Descriptors: Descriptive Linguistics, Diachronic Linguistics, Generative Phonology, Linguistic Competence
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Partee, Barbara – Linguistic Inquiry, 1975
Describes and partially presents a theory of grammar combining the most essential features of Montague's theory of syntax and semantics and the transformational approach to syntax. Appendices include examples of truth definitions, derivations according to Montague's theory and illustrations of types of intentional logic. A list of references…
Descriptors: Deep Structure, Grammar, Linguistic Theory, Phrase Structure
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Werth, Paul – Linguistics, 1974
This paper is concerned with the semantic, rather than the syntactic, nature of non-restrictive relativization, and its implications. (CK)
Descriptors: Deep Structure, Discourse Analysis, Generative Grammar, Linguistic Theory
Broderick, John P. – USF Language Quarterly, 1975
Discusses the interaction of metaphor and idiom and the problems this poses for linguistic theory. (AM)
Descriptors: Expressive Language, Figurative Language, Generative Grammar, Idioms
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Babby, L. H.; Brecht, R. D. – Language, 1975
Two passive forms of verbs are discussed. One is related to its active counterpart transformationally and the other lexically. Voice is defined as the relationship between a verb's subcategorization feature and the surface form of the sentence it occurs in. (SC)
Descriptors: Deep Structure, Descriptive Linguistics, Morphemes, Morphology (Languages)
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