Indicates that biological terminology, such as mother cell'' and labels of sex factors in bacteria, reflect discrimination against females by reinforcing perpetuation of stereotyped gender roles. (AL)

The author found through experimentation that a well-used metaphor can facilitate persuasion and attitude change. The author's hypothesis is that inclusion of similes will increase persuasiveness but that use of metaphors instead of similes would have a greater effect in attitude change. (MS)

The application of concepts for viewing events or relationships in other languages may lead to new and better systems for classing and retrieving data in the English language. (AB)

Retells the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears as a mnemonic device for learning German simple past verb forms. (EKN)

The results suggested that although blind children are generally competent in language, they utilize a number of linguistic strategies that differentiate them from sighted language users. (Author)

Argues against the continuing use in the English language of male terms to refer generically to all human beings. Analyzes reasons for resistance to linguistic change and evaluates future prospects for change. (GC)

Discusses the language and behavior patterns of teenagers attending "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." (FL)

Analysis of the verbal interaction (especially turn taking) among three program planners showed how learning objectives, adult education principles, and ethical imperatives are shaped through planners' talk. Program construction appeared to be contingent upon negotiation of power and interests through the use of language. (SK)

Argues that particular patterns of language are associated with host-guest interaction, and that this language, corresponding to the different stages of he arrival-departure hospitality cycle, may be termed "hospitality language." Investigates hospitality practices and defines hospitality language in the context of Great Britain and…

Reviews 12 elements of Whorf's theory complex, particularly the linguistic relativity principle. Shows how the theory illuminates language-mind-experience relationships with applicability to classroom practices. (SK)

Examination of the descriptive power of the adjacency pair as a basic unit of conversational organization proposes that the three-part exchange, a very important element of conversational interaction, is more adequate than the adjacency pair as a basic unit of conversational organization. (Author/CB)

Notes similarities between certain aspects of the development of the natural language English and the artificial language FORTRAN. Discusses evolutionary history, grammar, style, syntax, varieties, and attempts at standardization. Emphasizes modifications which natural and artificial languages have undergone. Suggests that some modifications were…

Three computational models that track patterns in semantic change over time are described. The models were used to investigate whether certain word properties (e.g., frequency of use, accessibility) and the relationships between them would be sufficient in themselves to produce some patterns of change. (15 references) (MSE)