Samuel C Lindsey, Michelle Stott and Dr. Robert McFarland, German Slavic and Detail Scholars have failed to systematically observe and record old German facsimiles of German women’s literature for a variety of reasons. First, many of the records have remained unpublished. Second, it is expensive to get hold of these texts due to their rare […]
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Implementing Videos and DVDs in Teaching Foreign Language Classes: A Need for a Strategy
Loredana Comparone Martin and Dr. Michael D. Bush, French and Italian Teaching authentic language in context has a vital role in foreign language instruction. Especially at an intermediate level, students need to be exposed to something other than simulated authentic discourse, defined by Geddes and White (1978) as “language produced with a pedagogical purpose.” (cited […]
Implementing Videos and DVDs in Teaching Foreign Language Classes: A Need for a Strategy
Loredana Comparone Martin and Dr. Michael D. Bush, French and Italian Teaching authentic language in context has a vital role in foreign language instruction. Especially at an intermediate level, students need to be exposed to something other than simulated authentic discourse, defined by Geddes and White (1978) as “language produced with a pedagogical purpose.” (cited […]
Defining Gender Differences in Suriname Through Language
Shaun Hunley and Dr. David Bowie, English For the people of Suriname, the word “Sranan” is more than just a word, it is a symbol of national pride and independence. “Sranan” is the native word for Suriname, a small country on the northeastern coast of South America. Throughout its remarkable history, Suriname has transformed into […]
Armenian Language Textbook: A Communicative Approach to Language Learning
John Henry Jorgensen and Dr. Cynthia Hallen, Linguistics In the Post-Soviet era, there has been a dearth of language materials available to those wishing to learn the Armenian language. Thorough language texts are simply not available in Eastern Armenian, the official language of the Republic of Armenia. The small number of texts that exist are […]
Phrasal Cloning through Analogical Modeling of Language
Deryl K Hatch and Dr. Deryle Lonsdale, Linguistics and English Language Analogical Modeling (AM) is an algorithm for systematically comparing related sets of data (‘vectors’) in search of patterns of recurrence or dominance, whether they be apparent or not, in order to predict the likely outcome of novel occurrences. As an alternative to rule-based explanations […]
Timing the Introduction of Kanji in the Study of Japanese as a Second Language
Kerilee Grames and Dr. Robert A. Russell, Asian and Near Eastern Studies The Japanese language has a reputation of being difficult for native English speakers to master as a second language because of kanji, a complex, character alphabet that the Japanese borrowed from China. One of the greatest struggles for teachers of Japanese as a […]
Maya Embedded Language For Artists: An Introduction
James M. Hales and Dr. R. Brent Adams, Industrial Design Maya Embedded Language (MEL) is a powerful programming tool for Maya, the leading 3D modeling and animation software produced by AliasWavefront. It has been used by the top motion picture companies in the makings of major blockbuster films such as How the Grinch Stole Christmas, […]
Communication for Community: Creative Activities for Bridging Language Barriers
Haley Wiggins and Dr. Legrand Richards, Educational Leadership and Foundations There is a great need in our community to unite different religious, ethnic and racial groups. In 2001 an “Alliance for Unity” was formed in Utah. Its Statement of Purpose and Mission Statement were read to LDS wards throughout the State. It reads “our Alliance […]
Task-Centered Conversation Systems for Computer-Assisted Language Learning
Aric Bills and Dr. Deryle Lonsdale, Linguistics and English Language Many language educators have envisioned computer systems capable of providing language learners with intelligent spoken interaction in the target language. Although we can’t expect to see a fully conversant computer for years to come, there are several resources available which can be used to make […]
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