Bulgarian is a pro-drop language, but German is not. This book explores how this cross-linguistic difference affects near-native learners. Because null subject contexts can superficially overlap, L1-Bulgarian speakers of German may face interlanguage deficits.
The Legacy of János S. Petőfi
János S. Petőfi was a founder of Text Linguistics. In this volume, his colleagues and disciples discuss his enormous impact on linguistics, literary theory, rhetoric and semiotics. Essays consider topics like coherence and the analysis of literary and multimedial texts.
Cogent argumentation is a pragmatic communicative interactional process. Employing a model of analysis which combines rhetoric, logic and dialectics, this text investigates the presence of pragmatic criteria and strategies in the context of political debates.
Covering a diverse range of linguistic domains and numerous languages, this book presents cutting-edge research on the nature of grammatical systems developed by bilinguals and second language learners, and considers how these grammatical systems are used in processing language.
Reflections on Persian Grammar Vol. II
This collection is a survey of the historical development of Persian grammar. The contributions from distinguished scholars display their deep knowledge of the Persian language, its literature, and history to illustrate its major structural properties and parametric variations.
Working with Different Text Types in English and Arabic
An accessible course-book for students and practitioners of Arabic-English-Arabic translation. Incorporating both theory and application, it offers guidance on strategies for various text types, from legal and scientific to media and political, to help develop practical skills.
Current Topics in Language and Literature
Through varied research methods this volume synthesizes various contemporary practical topics in post-secondary education written by active researchers and practitioners in their respective areas. In doing so it offers insights into the ever-evolving nature of higher education.
A Cross-linguistic and Cross-cultural Analysis of English and Slovene Onomastic Phraseological Units
Of particular interest to scholars of Slavonic languages, this title provides cross-linguistic and cross-cultural research into an understudied segment of phraseology by utilising two databases composed from monolingual English and Slovene phraseological dictionaries.
Modal Verbs in Marlowe and Shakespeare
The findings offered here shed light on the history of modal verbs and constitute a valuable contribution to contemporary Early Modern English studies. The study investigates the usage and meaning of modal verbs in the tragedies and history plays of both Marlowe and Shakespeare.
Use your favorite Rock-‘n’-Roll song titles to see how English grammar and style work—and it’s fun! Using songs from the 1950s to today, this book makes the patterns of English strikingly visible through the music you love.
Build a quality online course, step-by-step. This guide’s simple three-step plan transforms your own resources into engaging lessons using proven methods. No Learning Management System (LMS) expertise is required.
Language is central to our existence, structuring our thoughts and identity. It interacts with social, political, and economic power structures in complex ways. This book explains the relations between language and society, exploring identity to trigger a novel discourse.
Communication as a Life Process, Volume Two
International linguistic scholars respond to 21st century holism in language studies. This volume discusses topics from interpersonal communication to religious discourse, drawing on a theoretical base in quantum theory to depart from traditional materialistic perspectives.
Campania’s Wine on the Net
This book explores the language of wine tasting, analyzing promotional notes for wines from Italy’s Campania region. It examines how descriptions are translated for English-speaking consumers, offering insights for linguists, wine professionals, and ordinary wine drinkers alike.
Journalistic Translation
A breakthrough in the field of journalistic translation between English and Kurdish, this volume painstakingly formulates a composite model of translation procedures that covers both the linguistic and cultural aspects inherent in translation.
English Learning Maximisation System
In response to student complaints of “not learning anything,” this book presents a new philosophy: the English Learning Maximisation System (ELMS). This theory helps teachers boost learning by engaging students cognitively and behaviourally from a student’s perspective.
This book explores adults reclaiming their ancestral language and what it means to be indigenous. It covers identity, belonging, and new methods for recording indigenous voices and experiences, using the Sámi people in Finland as an example of political identity and status.
Western Neo-Aramaic
Western Neo-Aramaic is the last surviving branch of Western Aramaic, kept alive for thousands of years in three remote Syrian villages. Now at great risk of extinction, this book explores the language with a detailed grammar, texts by native speakers, and a thorough dictionary.
Translation and Language Teaching
This volume creates a dialogue between translation studies and language teaching, showing how integrating insights from both can solve contemporary challenges. It presents empirical studies for developing translator competences, with suggestions for redefining curricula.
Investigating Language as Social (Inter-)Action
This volume presents research on cognitive linguistics, language contact, translation, and lexicography. Chapters explore native language acquisition, the impact and structure of English, and the translatability of language and culture in intercultural communication.