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Angus Grieve-Smith deposited The Spread of Change in French Negation in the group
LSL General Linguistics on MLA Commons 8 years, 9 months agoMany varieties of French have changed over the years from expressing predicate
negation (Geurts 1998) with ne alone, to the embracing construction ne … pas, and then
to postverbal pas alone (Jespersen 1917). When the increase in the frequency of
ne … pas over time is plotted on a graph, it takes the S shape of the logistic function
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Donny Vigil started the topic MLA 2018 Call For Papers: Language Theory Session…"Philology Old and New" in the discussion
Language Theory on MLA Commons 8 years, 11 months agoThe Forum on Language Theory is accepting proposals for a panel session related to “Philology Old and New” for MLA 2018 in New York. We welcome submissions that examine what the renewed interest in philology means for literary, textual, and linguistic studies. Please send a 300-word abstract by March 24 to Donny Vigil (vigi7700@stthomas.edu).
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Donny Vigil started the topic MLA 2018 Call For Papers: Language Theory Session…"The Language of Silence" in the discussion
Language Theory on MLA Commons 8 years, 11 months agoThe Forum on Language Theory is accepting proposals for a panel session related to “The Language of Silence” for MLA 2018 in New York. We welcome submissions on how recent political rhetoric regarding immigration leads to insecurity in educational settings including changes in language, discourse, pedagogy and programs. Please send a 300-word abs…[Read more]
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Pedro Esteban Ponce started the topic Introductory / Director's Courses for Study Abroad in the discussion
Applied Linguistics on MLA Commons 8 years, 11 months agoHello:
I’m in my first year of directing a study abroad program in Madrid. I was interested in hearing from current or former study abroad directors about how they approach the introductory or “orientation” course while abroad. How do you balance providing necessary information (about security, getting to know the host campus, etc.) with course…[Read more]
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Mary Wildner-Bassett deposited Applying Theories in Language Programs in the group
TM Language Theory on MLA Commons 8 years, 12 months agoSelected Topics in Applied Linguistics: How to Choose a Theory. I offer a critical exploration of some of the conditions involved in Instructed Second Language Acquisition (ISLA), as well as of the paradoxical approaches in the theoretical questions, methods, categories, and perspectives of ISLA.
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Mary Wildner-Bassett deposited Applying Theories in Language Programs in the group
LSL Second-Language Teaching and Learning on MLA Commons 8 years, 12 months agoSelected Topics in Applied Linguistics: How to Choose a Theory. I offer a critical exploration of some of the conditions involved in Instructed Second Language Acquisition (ISLA), as well as of the paradoxical approaches in the theoretical questions, methods, categories, and perspectives of ISLA.
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Mary Wildner-Bassett deposited Applying Theories in Language Programs in the group
LSL Applied Linguistics on MLA Commons 8 years, 12 months agoSelected Topics in Applied Linguistics: How to Choose a Theory. I offer a critical exploration of some of the conditions involved in Instructed Second Language Acquisition (ISLA), as well as of the paradoxical approaches in the theoretical questions, methods, categories, and perspectives of ISLA.
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Anne Geller deposited Millions of Dollars Might Get You Into the MLA: When NEH Funding Shaped the State of Writing Studies in English Studies in the group
LSL Language and Society on MLA Commons 9 years agoPanel Title Writing Studies at the MLA: The Past and Future of English Studies
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Gerardo Augusto Lorenzino started the topic MLA 2018, CFP: “Language Change: Global (Im-)gration and Linguistic Insecurity” in the discussion
The Teaching of Language on MLA Commons 9 years agoDear colleagues,
The Executive Committee of the Forum on Language Change is seeking proposals for the session “Language Change: Global (Im-)migration and Linguistic Insecurity”. See short and long CFP below.
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Papers exploring how global and local migrations affect language practices and patterns (e.g. linguistic in…[Read more]
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Gerardo Augusto Lorenzino started the topic MLA 2018, CFP: “Language Change: Global (Im-)gration and Linguistic Insecurity” in the discussion
Language and Society on MLA Commons 9 years agoDear colleagues,
The Executive Committee of the Forum on Language Change is seeking proposals for the session “Language Change: Global (Im-)migration and Linguistic Insecurity”. See short and long CFP below.
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Papers exploring how global and local migrations affect language practices and patterns (e.g. linguistic in…[Read more]
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Lee B. Abraham started the topic MLA 2018: Call for Proposals: Advanced-level Second Language Composition in the discussion
Applied Linguistics on MLA Commons 9 years agoDear Colleagues:
The Executive Committee of the MLA Forum on Applied Linguistics invites you to submit presentation proposals for the 2018 convention in New York City (4 to 7 January).
We invite abstracts for research that examines and provides data on advanced-level writing proficiency development; for example: the role and importance of…[Read more]
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Lee B. Abraham started the topic MLA 2017: Forum on Applied Linguistics Sessions in the discussion
Applied Linguistics on MLA Commons 9 years ago269. Selected Topics in Applied Linguistics: How to Choose a Theory
Friday, 6 January, 12:00 noon–1:15 p.m., 409, Philadelphia Marriott
Program arranged by the forum LSL Applied Linguistics
Presiding: Lee B. Abraham, Columbia University
1. “Applying Theories in Language Programs,” Mary Wildner-Bassett, University of Arizona
2. “…[Read more]
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Kenric K. Tsethlikai started the topic Kenric – LSL App Ling Exec Committee in the discussion
Applied Linguistics on MLA Commons 9 years, 2 months agoDear LSL Applied Linguistics Colleague,
This year, I am on the ballot for the executive committee of the Language Studies and Linguistics (LSL) Applied Linguistics forum of the MLA – that’s all of you in this MLA Commons forum.
With hope for your support, I’m sending this brief message about me and my motivation for the Forum. My name is Kenric T…[Read more]
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Carol Zuses started the topic Make a Suggestion for the 2017 Forum Delegate Election in the discussion
Language and Society on MLA Commons 9 years, 2 months agoLSL Language and Society will elect a new Delegate Assembly representative in the fall of 2017, and the forum’s executive committee will take up the matter of nominations for this election when it meets during the January 2017 convention in Philadelphia. Though the executive committee is responsible for making nominations, it is required to n…[Read more]
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Barbara J. Eckstein deposited Carbon and Conferences (Again): The Austin MLA in the Flood of 2016 in the group
LSL Language and Society on MLA Commons 9 years, 3 months ago“Carbon and Conferences (Again)” offers one person’s experience of trying to get to the Austin MLA conference by a means other than airplanes. It asks fellow MLA members for more collective, mindful attention to the carbon footprint of the conference generally. While acknowledging the intellectual and personal joy in face to face encounters, it…[Read more]
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Hsiang-Hua Melanie Chang deposited Interpretation of Bare and Demonstrative Noun Phrases in the Acquisition of Mandarin in the group
TM Language Theory on MLA Commons 9 years, 3 months agoMandarin nominals may appear bare or non-bare in various positions with different interpretations. Questions arise as to how Mandarin-speaking children interpret bare nominals, given that bare nominals can have various interpretations. On the other hand, how do they interpret non-bare nominals, such as demonstrative nominals? This experimental…[Read more]
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Hsiang-Hua Melanie Chang deposited Interpretation of Bare and Demonstrative Noun Phrases in the Acquisition of Mandarin in the group
LSL General Linguistics on MLA Commons 9 years, 3 months agoMandarin nominals may appear bare or non-bare in various positions with different interpretations. Questions arise as to how Mandarin-speaking children interpret bare nominals, given that bare nominals can have various interpretations. On the other hand, how do they interpret non-bare nominals, such as demonstrative nominals? This experimental…[Read more]
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Colleen M. Ryan posted an update in the group
LSL Second-Language Teaching and Learning on MLA Commons 9 years, 3 months agoI am honored to have received a nomination to candidacy for the LSL Second-Language Teaching and Learning Forum. With 20 years of combined experience as director of language program and director of undergraduate studies at two different universities, I bring a holistic perspective to questions of articulation, assessment, classroom teaching, and…[Read more]
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Serguei Alex Oushakine deposited Language and Subjectivity: Theories of Formation. in the group
LSL Language and Society on MLA Commons 9 years, 6 months agoThe purpose of this graduate course is to examine key texts of the twentieth century that established the fundamental connection between language structures and practices on the one hand, and the formation of selfhood and subjectivity, on the other. In particular, the course will focus on theories that emphasize the role of formal elements in…[Read more]
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Fabiana E. Martínez deposited 12 Random Words / 12 Palabras al Azar in the group
LSL Second-Language Teaching and Learning on MLA Commons 9 years, 6 months agoPeter Pan helps Rita solve the mystery of a stray puzzle piece. Aldo looks at the clouds and decides to quit. A little girl insists on making everything in her coloring book orange. Eve defies darkness turning past dreams into future memories.
12 Random Words / 12 Palabras al Azar is a bilingual collection of interior vignettes told in both…[Read more]
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