A year-long study was conducted in three high school physics classes to provide empirical support for the existence of levels of language-rich teaching. Three levels of language-rich teaching were investigated: (1) low level by hands-on; (2) medium level by small groups; and (3) high level by active mental processing (AMP) journal keeping.…

Presents the opportunity to continue and enhance the dialogue about ways to research and understand children's discourse during science activities and inquiry processes by opening a window onto a variety of techniques, methods, and approaches to the analysis of one short discussion between several elementary students. (Author/MVL)

Suggests that the acrimony of debate on global English is partly explained by a top-down approach taken in much of the research on the topic. Proposes a text-based approach, aimed at examining the particular uses of English lexis in non-English contexts and with a view to observing how these relate to larger-scale issues. (Author/VWL)

Identifies criteria for classifying languages according to their function and geographical spread in international business activity. Three language types are identified: (1) languages of marketing contact; (2) market languages; and (3) languages of marketing value. It is suggested that the overwhelming volume of the world's businees is conducted…

Two models of language contact, one concerning linguistic development and the other a general model of language contact, are suggested as a result of a recent study of written languages in India. (Author/MSE)

Maintains that people (both ancient and modern) use language shaped into stories to give meaning to their lives, to embody sacred truths, and to teach cultural values. Argues that, if children can be assisted in developing strategies for making stories mean, they will be helped to make stories meaningful, essential parts of their lives. (SR)

Comments on H. Wolcott's argument for the use of the term "propriospect." Asserts that the role of language is essential to understanding the concepts of cultural acquisition and cultural transmission, which are complementary dimensions of the same process. (SLD)

Maintains that caregiver language provides significant insight into caregiving behavior in general. Responsive language, which encourages reason, logic, independence, and encouragement, is preferred over restrictive language, which is based on asserting power and control, discouraging independence, and lecturing. (MDM)

Discusses the language of law and its general interest to the field of applied linguistics. Specific focus is on legal language, the problems and remedies of legal communication (e.g., language and disadvantage before the law, improving legal communication) the legislation of language (e.g., language rights, language crimes), and forensic…

Maintains that because the field of English for specific purposes deals with the language of science, technology, and business, it is in a pivotal position regarding the use or abuse of linguistic power. (Author/VWL)

Examines European and non-European cultural positions in terms of subjectivity, a postmodern concept, which eventually promotes ethics by using the nature of self in relation to the "other." Challenges the hierarchical distinction of European subjectivities and non-European subjectivities, exploring how to overcome that hierarchical…

Ludwig Wittgenstein's insights on the nature of philosophy have changed philosophy in general and the philosophy of education specifically. This essay discusses Wittgenstein's philosophy about the connection between language and life form, describes Wittgenstein's constructive philosophical account of how meaning and understanding are possible,…

Discusses the predominance of English in the world, but suggests that while more and more people are speaking English, a greater number of people around the world are learning other languages, leaving Americans behind. Points out that academics need language to move beyond a narrow context for intellectual exchange. (Author/VWL)

Considers challenges to and prospects for English in South Africa at the turn of the century. Argues that as a result of its social history and its status as a global language, English has a secure place in South Africa. (Author/VWL)

Considers how different voices create, construct, and contradict other identities. Describes how people understand themselves, their social identities, and how others understand who they are by their voices. Suggests that scholars need to be able to open up their ways of expression and the multiple identities that their voices communicate by…