A discussion based upon principles of design and pattern defined by Stephen C. Pepper in Principles of Art Appreciation." (Author/RD)

Describes study to determine whether "constellations" of cohesive items occur in letters, reports, and textbooks. Concludes cohesive elements can be identified in each type of discourse but generalizations cannot be made about cohesive features in broad classes of applied and academic English for Business and Economics (EBE) discourse.…

Notes that, since fictional discourse need not reflect prevailing systems of meaning and norms or values, readers gain detachment from their own presuppositions; by constituting and formulating text-sense, readers are constituting and formulating their own cognition and becoming aware of the operations for doing so. (FL)

A study was conducted to determine the boundary conditions under which schemata influenced the encoding and retrieval of prose. Results showed that during immediate recall, either an encoding or retrieval perspective influenced recall; however, when recall was delayed, only the encoding perspective influenced recall. (FL)

Examines three types of "energy" of form as form relates to content: "dynamos," potential energy; "energeia," that energy which sustains movement toward an end; and "ergon," that energy which is associated with perfected habit. Uses some examples from contemporary political rhetoric to illustrate this analysis. (JMF)

Discusses discourse rules and their function, as seen within different theoretical orientations toward pragmatic aspects of language. (AM)

Analyzes the distribution of information in so-called "synonymous" sentences in the context of a semantic perspective. (AM)

This paper presents a taxonomy of Japanese discourse types, patterned after the approach of Longacre. The types are: dialogue, narrative, procedural, expository, and hortatory. Salient features are pointed out and analyzed. (CHK)

Analyzes restarts, a common feature of conversation, in literary discourse. The term "restart" refers to the repetition of a word or words within an utterance by the same speaker. Restarts in literary discourse are of two types: (1) those produced by the characters in their "real" narrative world and (2) those produced by the narrators themselves.…

Contends that the language used to describe academic work matters a great deal and the language of impact, whether used in a research context or a social arena, foregrounds some things and marginalizes others. Opines this will draws educators further into the mindset and practices of performativity. (BT)

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…

Analyzes sessions in which medical professionals, along with patient and researcher interventionists, discuss the care of a patient with multiple chronic illnesses, aiming at the creation of a new, collaborative care practice. (Author/VWL)

Considers the United States Constitution a "characterological" document that motivates the image-based politics characteristic of contemporary confirmation controversies. Suggests that this motive results in the embodiment of ideology in the characters who dominate American public life. Cites the confirmation debate regarding Thurgood…

Reviews research that has increased understanding of language ideologies and social justice in multilingual states and offers a detailed analysis of a language ideological debate in local news media. Suggests that scrutiny of the language of media elites is required before it is possible to come to a fuller understanding of the ways in which…

Explores features of Aboriginal English discourse that appear to be associated with some distinctive roles played by schemas in processing and formation of discourse by Aboriginal children. Examines the complexity of intercultural communication between Australian aborigines and the dominant class of white Australians. (Author/VWL)