Discusses the diminishing importance of words in contemporary society. (SW)

Takes the position that the use of creole and English varieties in Guyana is socially motivated. Examines the linguistic behavior of nine groups of individuals from three communities within a theoretical framework proposed by LePage. The framework shows these groups, and the individuals, exploiting the codal resources of their society to their…

Uses the Vietnamese War as a metaphor for student and instructor approaches to language in composition classes. Explores George Orwell's "Politics and the English Language" in its relationship to the rhetoric surrounding United States intervention. (MM)

Some grammatical points often left unexplained about the meaning, use, and teaching of these verb forms are outlined and discussed, drawing on textbooks and usage literature. Comparisons are made between the several forms, and traditional grammatical approaches are compared and contrasted. (MSE)

Reviews Illich's works. Suggests that his later ideas--particularly those about the role of language and the media in the creation of needs--deserve to be recognized by scholars studying communication and the mass media. (PD)

Presents theoretical models of how language acts (1) as a dependent variable of how people subjectively construe situations and (2) as an independent variable creatively defining and redefining situations for those involved. Discusses the importance of developing an interdisciplinary model of language variation in its social context. (EKN)

Discusses some of the features of Singapore English, including the use of particles, the completive aspect marker, question tagging, and "got" as an existential-locative verb. (EKN)

Uses trademarks that are calculated misspellings, bumper sticker slogans, the strained and pretentious language of Howard Cosell, and governmental jargon to illustrate how to attune students to the magic and power of language, while poking fun at language abuse. (RL)

This study developed an up-to-date listing of the most frequently occurring words used in written business communication. The purpose of this study was to provide word lists that will be of use to researchers, curriculum specialists, and textbook publishers in designing and evaluating curriculum materials. (CT)

Offers tips on mastering the basics of educational jargon and eliminating its use in the school system whenever possible. Includes a list of words and terms and their definitions. (WD)

Discusses how children in one society on the Papuan Plateau, Papua, New Guinea, learn about making and responding to requests based on a strategy of appeal. (FL)

Discusses the changing status of Quebec French, as witnessed by laws governing its use and official nature, its actual usage as a communication tool, and attitudes of Anglophones and Francophones toward it. (AM)

Accounts for the conditions determining speech behavior in general and that of German and English teachers of English. It is meant to contribute to the understanding of specific aspects of speech behavior through analysis of teaching notes and to lead to conclusions regarding the improvement of instructional language. (IFS/WGA)

Various English future forms are contrasted as to their specific uses, and suggestions are given for their choice and for their treatment in teaching English as a foreign language. (IFS/WGA)