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Researchers from Poland, Taiwan, the Netherlands and Germany bring their perspectives to linguistics and its relations to sociolinguistics, anthropology, social psychology, cognitive linguistics, pragmatics and culture studies.
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The Theory Generation

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This is the odd space these Theory Generation novels inhabit, making them peculiar novels of ideas.
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elearnspace. Connectivism: A Learning Theory for the Digital Age

RT @courosa: Connectivism: A Learning Theory for the Digital Age http://t.co/DsWtrner #coetc12...
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Learning with 'e's: Theories for the digital age: Connectivism

Is connectivism the learning theory for the digital age?
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Semantics information of social connections

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Semantics information of social connections. Web 1.0 – the Read Only Web Web 2.0 – the Read/Write/Execute Web Web 3.0 – the Semantic Web Web 4.0 – the Virtualization Web 5.0 – the Terminator ...
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LINGUIST List 23.4254: Diss: Comp Ling/ Lexicography/ Semantics/ Text/Corpus Ling/ English: 'Can You Really Know a Word by the Company It Keeps?...'

Thu Oct 11 2012

Diss: Comp Ling/ Lexicography/ Semantics/ Text/Corpus Ling/ English: 'Can You Really Know a Word by the Company It Keeps?...'

Editor for this issue: Lili Xia <lxialinguistlist.org>

Date: 11-Oct-2012
From: Nikola Dobric <Nikola.Dobricuni-klu.ac.at>
Subject: Can You Really Know a Word by the Company It Keeps? An Investigation into the Contextual Influence on Aspects of Polysemy
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Institution: Universitat Klagenfurt
Program: L 792 343 - Dr.-Studium der Philosophie Anglistik und Amerikanistik
Dissertation Status: Completed
Degree Date: 2012

Author: Nikola Dobric

Dissertation Title: Can You Really Know a Word by the Company It Keeps? An Investigation into the Contextual Influence on Aspects of Polysemy

Linguistic Field(s): Computational Linguistics
Lexicography
Semantics
Text/Corpus Linguistics

Subject Language(s): English (eng)

Dissertation Director:
Allan Richard James
Veronica Zima-Smith

Dissertation Abstract:

One of the most pressing issues in lexical semantics is surely the lack of
solid empirical criteria in accounting for sense distinction. The fact that to
date the only viable mode of word sense disambiguation has been based
on the researcher's own judgment implies that clearly defining the
boundaries of different interpretations of a polysemous lexeme and
expressing such a statement in empirical (linguistic) criteria is practically
impossible. The methodology explored within the thesis promises a fully
criteria-based account of word senses based on the use of representative
language corpora. The paper aims to test this claim, raised once again by
the recently re-emerging corpus-based decompositional approaches to
word sense disambiguation (WSD), prototypicality of senses, and sense
networks. Through the application of one of the most recent versions of
this methodology, namely Behavioral Profiling, to the polysemous verb
look, the paper will try to show how reliable the methodology is in its
promise of an objective and purely linguistic account for word senses.


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Late Modern English letters

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We read about that, for example, in Palander-Collin (2008), who analysed letters from the 18th century in terms of linguistic register variation. So far, so good: When I was working on a totally different assignment for another ...
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Flipping The Classroom… A Goldmine of Research and Resources To Keep You On Your Feet

Flipping The Classroom… A Goldmine of Research and Resources To Keep You On Your Feet | Pragmatics-Discourse Analysis | Scoop.it

Many educators are beginning to become aware of the growing teaching method referred to as “Flipping The Classroom”. Simply put… the teacher provides videos for homework, while traditional home work is done in class under teacher supervision. Unfortunately this might be just too simplistic of a definition. Possible this is why using the words “simply put” may not be the best practice in explaining anything.


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dianataylor's comment, August 2, 2012 10:27 PM
Sure it's an extensive page - the research section could be better with reference to papers dated back to 1998 and 2001. The section "Resources To Better Understand Flipping the Classroom" is good including info graphics and a good link to J. Gersteins http://usergeneratededucation.wordpress.com/2011/06/13/the-flipped-classroom-model-a-full-picture/
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Task Based Learning

Overview and practice video about this language teaching approach. Useful for teachers. Includes examples using corpora


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Time to stop avoiding grammar rules

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The evidence is now in: explicit teaching of grammar leads to better learning (Time to stop avoiding grammar rules http://t.co/3AHfrT3q via @guardian...)...
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Grammar Girl : When to Capitalize Seasons :: Quick and Dirty Tips ™

Grammar Girl : When to Capitalize Seasons :: Quick and Dirty Tips ™ | Pragmatics-Discourse Analysis | Scoop.it
When should you capitalize season names, and why are there different names for seasons such as “autumn” and “fall”?
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Understanding Discourse – Grice and Implicatures Part 3 ...

Understanding Discourse – Grice and Implicatures Part 3 ... | Pragmatics-Discourse Analysis | Scoop.it
Grice's principles have offered the linguistic world a way of looking at conversations beyond the words and opened up new areas of exploration in the area of pragmatics, but the implications of these studies have yet to be ...
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Creative Systems Lab.: Re-Thinking Education and Learning with C ...

Creative Systems Lab.: Re-Thinking Education and Learning with C ... | Pragmatics-Discourse Analysis | Scoop.it
"Making Learning Lively: An Analogical Consideration Inspired by Christopher Alexander's Theory of Wholeness and Centers" (Takashi Iba, EducationalPatterns Workshop, 2012). In this paper, I would like to consider how to ...
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Copyright Aggression vs Educational Access: The "Grammar" of ...

Copyright Aggression vs Educational Access: The "Grammar" of ... | Pragmatics-Discourse Analysis | Scoop.it
In a rather unfortunate turn of events, Delhi University (DU) and Rameshwari appear to have lost the now famous DU photocopy case that pits the public interests of students against the private interests of publishers.
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Grammar Girl : Ghost Words :: Quick and Dirty Tips ™

Grammar Girl : Ghost Words :: Quick and Dirty Tips ™ | Pragmatics-Discourse Analysis | Scoop.it
Sometimes dictionary entries have errors, and sometimes those errors turn into real words. Find out which words that you use had such an inauspicious start.
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Corpora: Pragmatics and Discourse; Papers from the 29th International Conference on English Language Research on Computerized Corpora (ICAME 29). Ascona,... 14-18 May 2008. (Language & Computers): ...

Corpora: Pragmatics and Discourse; Papers from the 29th International Conference on English Language Research on Computerized Corpora (ICAME 29). Ascona,... 14-18 May 2008. (Language & Computers): Andreas H.
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Learning Alliances » Not just one kind of learning

Learning Alliances » Not just one kind of learning | Pragmatics-Discourse Analysis | Scoop.it
Many kinds of learning must mean that a single theory of learning is impossible: http://t.co/f3EMKLcm...
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LINGUIST List 23.4254: Diss: Comp Ling/ Lexicography/ Semantics/ Text/Corpus Ling/ English: 'Can You Really Know a Word by the Company It Keeps?...' | Metaglossia: The Translation World

LINGUIST List 23.4254: Diss: Comp Ling/ Lexicography/ Semantics/ Text/Corpus Ling/ English: 'Can You Really Know a Word by the Company It Keeps?...' | Metaglossia: The Translation World | Pragmatics-Discourse Analysis | Scoop.it
Thu Oct 11 2012 Diss: Comp Ling/ Lexicography/ Semantics/ Text/Corpus Ling/ English: 'Can You Really Know a Word by the Company It Keeps?
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LINGUIST List 23.4254: Diss: Comp Ling/ Lexicography/ Semantics/ Text/Corpus Ling/ English: 'Can You Really Know a Word by the Company It Keeps?...' | Translation Studies, Corpus Linguistics, Academia

LINGUIST List 23.4254: Diss: Comp Ling/ Lexicography/ Semantics/ Text/Corpus Ling/ English: 'Can You Really Know a Word by the Company It Keeps?...' | Translation Studies, Corpus Linguistics, Academia | Pragmatics-Discourse Analysis | Scoop.it
Dissertation Abstract: One of the most pressing issues in lexical semantics is surely the lack of solid empirical criteria in accounting for sense distinction.  The fact that to date the only viable mode of word sense  disambiguation has been based...
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The Flipped Classroom Infographic

The Flipped Classroom Infographic | Pragmatics-Discourse Analysis | Scoop.it

What is a "flipped" classroom? Where did it come from? Why should we, in higher ed, care?


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Teachers Guide on The Use of ePortfolios in Education

Teachers Guide on The Use of ePortfolios in Education | Pragmatics-Discourse Analysis | Scoop.it

Have you ever thought of teaching your students how to create an ePortfolio ? Well if you have not then it is about time to take the idea seriously. There are actually several reasons why you should encourage students to create their own ePortfolios but before we delve into them let me just briefly define what an ePortfolio is.

 

ePortfolio is an electronic journal where one collects evidence of their learning. It is the equivalent of the traditional pen and paper journals where we used to track our learning journey before technology takes over. ePortfolios can either be discipline specific or genrally open to the entire lifelong learning experience. We in education are interested in the first type.

 

The good thing about ePortfolios is that they help students reflect about their own learning.This reflection is a necessary mental process for developing critical thinking. Students no longer are just passive learners but rather actively participate in the improvement of their learning.

 

Read more, very interesting:

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/10/teachers-guide-use-eportfolios.html

 


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Semantic Search: Taking Advantage of the Future of Internet Marketing Today - Promotion World (press release)

Semantic Search: Taking Advantage of the Future of Internet Marketing TodayPromotion World (press release)So, what is semantic search?
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Free Grammar Practice for Pre-Intermediate Students :daily blog for life

Free Grammar Practice for Pre-Intermediate Students :daily blog for life | Pragmatics-Discourse Analysis | Scoop.it
Step-by-step grammar explanations with clear examples. A wealth of varied practice exercises with write-in space on the page. Tests to monitor students' progress. Illustrated with lively cartoons to increase students' understanding.
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The Mother Tongue in the Classroom (1) | Anglo Centres TEFL ...

The Mother Tongue in the Classroom (1) | Anglo Centres TEFL ... | Pragmatics-Discourse Analysis | Scoop.it
One of the first and main advocates of mother tongue use in the communicative classroom has been David Atkinson (1987 and 1993). .....
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