The Strength of Traditional Grammar in Communication.

Swetman, Glenn R.

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ERIC Number: EJ269169

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1982

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The Strength of Traditional Grammar in Communication.

Swetman, Glenn R.

Scholar and Educator, v6 p23-31 Spr 1982

After tracing the history of English grammar, the author defends the teaching of traditional grammar. A suitable English grammar must: (1) recognize the influence of Latin upon English; (2) describe the language while acknowledging its ambiguities; and (3) serve as a reliable guide to usage. (PP)

Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Descriptive Linguistics, English Instruction, Language Standardization, Language Usage, Latin, Linguistic Theory, Old English, Traditional Grammar

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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