This volume of Persian language texts is designed to accompany the author's "Modern Persian Prose Literature" (Cambridge,1966), and contains representative passages from the works of the more important Iranian writers of the last 100 years. The selections, from 26 different sources, are intended to familiarize the foreign student with both the…

This document describes two experiments that tested male and female attitudes toward sex-typical language. In the first experiment, 119 undergraduate females were asked to read and evaluate one of two written passages where the linguistic features were manipulated to create male and female sex-typed versions. Participants were tested on their…

That the English language has changed greatly over the centuries is an accepted fact; the fact that the movement hasn't stopped should also be accepted. Examples of analogic changes which are taking place in syntax and morphology illustrate the state of flux of English. However, many teachers of English still believe that it is their duty to guard…

A study was conducted to find whether race, socio-economic status (SES) and language cues of speakers modify the ratings of white experienced teachers. Subjects were 250 white male and female experienced teachers whose responses were recorded on a semantic differential designed to assess teacher expectancies on two concepts: speaker and speaker's…

The purpose of this study was to determine whether persons identified as having either a low or a high degree of apprehension toward writing encode information differently. Behavioral patterns similar to those exhibited by persons who are apprehensive about speech were investigated. Results of a study of 19 high-apprehensive and 21…

Journals that expound the socialist views of the political left in the United States are reviewed, including "The Nation,""Working Papers for a New Society," and "Dissent." The purposes, issues and concerns, and political and ideological character of these journals are discussed. (JMD)

Argues that literature should have a place in the language learning process. Since colloquial and literary styles overlap, it is felt that the two styles should not remain separated in actual life. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Although counselors are usually more concerned with how they listen than with what they say or write, it may be time for them to re-examine their priorities and give more attention to the words they use. (Author)

The uses of the eleven Spanish clitic pronouns are discussed for various regional dialects and formal and colloquial speech in Spain and Latin America. (Text is in Spanish.) (CHK)

Discusses briefly ten children's books, each of which deals with one of the following themes: nudity, violence, natural functions, street language, alternate life styles, drugs, homosexuality, antiestablishment, abortion, and premarital sex. (JM)

A discussion of social factors in language usage in the framework of sociolinguistics as defined by Labov. Some topics considered are: language as social practice, elements of a socio-differential phonology of /r/, variation in formal style, and an outline of a sociology of variation. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

Examines Aristotle's "Rhetoric" and concludes that it is one of his weakest works--of little use to the technical student interested in communication. (NKA)

Argues that although "plain English" (or "readability") is important, more compelling imperatives, such as a genuine belief in honest, responsive communication, need to be central to a company's values and culture. States that a company needs to implement policies to insure that plain English is the mainstay of healthy…

The prosodic features of maternal speech to infants were measured quantitatively in a tonal language, Mandarin Chinese, to determine whether the features were similar to those observed in nontonal languages such as English and German. The pattern of results for Mandarin motherese was similar to that reported for other languages. (PCB)

Outlines the characteristics of policy and procedure manuals. Focuses on some of the difficulties in writing these: (1) maintaining legality; (2) maintaining accuracy and consistency; (3) finding an appropriate style; and (4) handling the review and approval process. (JAD)