The syllable is the result of several viewpoints. This book draws inspiration from the quaternion scheme of Hamilton and Saussure, presenting historical observations, descriptive analyses, instrumental analysis, and theoretical considerations on the topic.
The Noun Phrase and the Generative Lexicon
This study delves into how the semantics of words influence the syntax of the noun phrase, using the generative lexicon. The result is a bold proposal for a comprehensive grammar—a useful tool for linguists, applicable to any language.
The Nuts and Bolts of Arabic-English Translation
This book contrasts Arabic and English beyond traditional grammar, covering stylistics, cohesion, text-typology, and semantics. It develops professional translation competence in students and trainees by providing a wide range of bidirectional practice materials.
This book studies how Polish students acquire the English article system. Based on studies of beginner to advanced learners, the results prove that L2 acquisition is better in advanced groups, while less advanced groups have tremendous difficulties.
The Pariah in Contemporary Society
Martin articulates the concept of the “pariah,” studying this notion through the different strata that make up human society, such as literature. She also presents the perceptions of lexicologists and psychologists, because behind the word there is the object.
The Philosophy of A.W.H. Adkins
Every society is shaped by the tension between cooperative and competitive values. This book explores this conflict in the ancient Greek world, using a universal model to reveal a culture’s true values. These discussions are not just historical—they speak directly to us today.
Master unpredictable English pronunciation. This book demystifies the rules of English sounds for non-native learners, helping you improve your speech. Includes practical exercises with corrections, making it an essential guide for both students and teachers.
The essays here address the issue of the poetics of multilingualism and reflect the diversity of the phenomenon. They demonstrate the fundamental importance of multilingualism for literary and linguistic theory with studies on a number of European countries and regions.
This book explores staff and student perceptions of English as the medium of instruction (EMI) in Pakistani universities. It examines attitudes towards Pakistani English and exposes the gap between EMI policy and practice, revealing multi-layered issues.
The Politics of Translation and Transmission
This book studies the beginnings of Hungarian political thought through two 17th-century texts derived from an unlikely source: King James I’s Basilikon Doron. It reveals how Scottish ideas were re-articulated in a Central European context.
This book investigates the popularization of economic discourse. Analyzing online newspapers, it explores how specialized knowledge is transformed for a general audience, revealing the realistic vocabulary and professional jargon used in economics today.
The Power of the Word
From jokes and propaganda to poetry and silence, twelve authors explore the power of the word. This volume provides insights that will allow readers to see the word as a powerful instrument for changing the world in which they live.
The Practice of Foreign Language Teaching
For teachers of modern languages, this volume analyzes foreign language education, multicultural competence, and new teaching approaches. It provides the theoretical background and practical solutions needed to choose the best resources for the L2 classroom.
This book explores proper names: what they are, why we need them, and how they work. It focuses on the use of names in our thoughts and in communication, as tools we use to single out objects of discourse and convey information about them.
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.
This volume showcases original experimental studies on language processing. It focuses on word access, vocabulary acquisition, and syntax development in numerous languages, including Brazilian Portuguese, English, German, Polish, Russian, and Spanish.
Earlier descriptions of Japanese pitch accent had unclear perceptual bearing. This book uses production and perception experiments to show some acoustic properties are not used by listeners in word identification, underscoring the need to study both.
This text focuses on an increasingly attractive, yet controversial topic of non-native accentedness in speech. The contributors here are aware of the complexity of the mechanisms and effects of pronunciation, but present research leading to useful answers to relevant questions.
The Research-Practice Interface in English for Specific Purposes
This cutting-edge book on English for Specific Purposes (ESP) research investigates discursive practices in academic and workplace settings. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, it is essential for scholars and university teachers of ESP and applied linguistics.
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.