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Winitz, Harris, Ed. – 1981
Papers are presented from a conference that dealt with the similarities and differences between first and second language learning, ways of assessing the relationships, methodological procedures, and implications for development of procedures for teaching language handicapped children. The papers are presented under the following headings: (1)…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Language Acquisition, Language Research, Language Universals
Redard, F., Ed.; And Others – 1979
This special issue concerns the content, function, and form of instructional materials dealing with second language instruction. The following articles appear: (1) "Deliberate Semantics--an 'Interventionist' Approach to Second Language Teaching Methodology," by A.P.R. Howatt; (2) "Sprechakte und Sprachunterricht (Speech Acts and Language…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Instructional Development
Russell, William J., Ed. – 1978
Four conference papers on discourse are included. In "How Context Contributes to the Interpretation of Temporal Expressions," Carlota S. Smith provides a summary analysis of the temporal interpretation of English sentences. Many sentences are shown to be semantically incomplete; it is argued that information from neighboring sentences is…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Case (Grammar), Child Language, Cognitive Processes
Amselle, Jorge, Ed. – 1996
This monograph is based on a conference on bilingual education held by the Center for Equal Opportunity (CEO) in September, 1995 in Washington, D.C. CEO made repeated attempts to secure speakers representing the pro-bilingual education viewpoint; the paper by Portes and Schauffler represents this view. Papers presented include: "Introduction:…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Court Litigation, English Only Movement, English (Second Language)
Eckman, Fred R., Ed.; Hastings, Ashley J., Ed. – 1979
Papers presented at a 1977 symposium on language acquisition held at the University of Wisconsin/Milwaukee are included. Contents are as follows: "Assumptions, Methods and Goals in Language Acquisition Research" (Sheldon); "The Mother as LAD: Interaction between Order and Frequency of Parental Input and Child Production"…
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Arabic, Bilingualism, Child Language