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Katzner, Kenneth – 1995
This survey of languages of the world begins with a chart of about 500 languages, organized in 21 language families. Within each family are listed subgroups and the major and minor languages within those subgroups. The chart is followed by a brief description of each language family. This in turn is followed by individual descriptions of the more…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Geographic Distribution, Language Classification, Language Role
Wittrock, Merlin C. – 1989
Concepts in cognitive psychology are applied to the language used in military situations, and a sentence classification system for use in analyzing military language is outlined. The system is designed to be used, in part, in conjunction with a natural language query system that allows a user to access a database. The discussion of military…
Descriptors: Classification, Cognitive Psychology, Discourse Analysis, Inferences
Leclerc, Jacques, Ed.; Maurais, Jacques, Ed. – 1994
The volume is one of a series of six listing language-related legislation around the world. It contains the texts, in French, of laws of Algeria, Austria, China, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Malta, Morocco, Norway, New Zealand, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Tunisia, Turkey, and the former Soviet Union. The laws concern official languages,…
Descriptors: Armed Forces, Courts, Educational Administration, Educational Policy
Trask, R. L. – 1995
This book introduces beginning students of linguistics at all levels and general readers to the study of language, providing an overview of key topics and an explanation of basic terms and ideas. The book is also designed to encourage the reader to think about the way language works and reconsider some popular misconceptions about language and…
Descriptors: Articulation (Speech), Child Language, Diachronic Linguistics, Foreign Countries
Crystal, David – 1995
The encyclopedia is designed as a reference work on the history, structure, and use of English. The first section outlines five phases in the development of the English language (origins, Old English, Middle English, Early Modern English, Modern English) and then proceeds to the varieties of world English and perceptions of English and its future.…
Descriptors: Diachronic Linguistics, Encyclopedias, English, Etymology
Leclerc, Jacques, Ed. – 1994
The volume is one of a series of six listing language-related legislation around the world. It contains the texts, in French, of laws of France, the French departments and overseas territories (Guadeloupe, New Caledonia, Corsica, and Martinique), the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Swiss federal government, and the Swiss cantons. The laws concern…
Descriptors: Educational Administration, Educational Policy, Federal Government, Foreign Countries
King, Ann, Ed.; Thomas, Gareth, Ed. – 1989
A set of materials compiled for use in British schools and designed to provide information for students, teachers, administrators, and counselors concerning the relationship between second language knowlege and careers is presented in this packet. It consists of the following items: (1) a collection of essays for teachers on languages and careers,…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Careers, Course Selection (Students), Education Work Relationship
Leclerc, Jacques, Ed. – 1994
The volume is one of a series of six listing language-related legislation around the world. It contains the texts of federal and provincial/territorial laws of Canada, in French when both French and English versions were available, and in English when an English version was the only one available. The laws are presented in this order: federal;…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Constitutional Law, Courts, Educational Administration
Hume, Elizabeth, Ed.; McElhinny, Bonnie S., Ed. – 1993
A collection of 27 syllabi for undergraduate and graduate courses on language and gender is presented. The syllabi come from a variety of departments, including linguistics, anthropology, English, French, German, and folklore. Special features of the collection include: syllabi for undergraduate and graduate courses; ideas for paper topics;…
Descriptors: Anthropology, Classroom Techniques, College Curriculum, Course Content
Leclerc, Jacques, Ed. – 1994
The volume is one of a series of six listing language-related legislation around the world. It presents the texts, in French, of laws of the central Belgian government and of the Flemish-speaking, French-speaking, and German-speaking communities within Belgium. The laws concern official languages, language maintenance, and language use in…
Descriptors: Armed Forces, Constitutional Law, Courts, Educational Administration
Leclerc, Jacques, Ed. – 1994
The volume is one of a series of six listing language-related legislation around the world. It contains the texts, in French, of laws of Andorra, Spain's central government, Spanish regions (Balearic Islands, Basque Provinces, Catalonia, and Valencia). Italy, and Italy's regions. The laws concern official languages, regional languages, language…
Descriptors: Armed Forces, Courts, Educational Administration, Educational Policy
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Leclerc, Jacques, Ed.; Maurais, Jacques, Ed. – 1994
The volume is one of a series of six listing language-related legislation around the world. It contains the texts, in French, of laws of Colombia, the United States federal and some state governments (California, Florida, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and New York), Mexico, and Puerto Rico, and those relating to international…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Federal Government, Federal Legislation, Federal Regulation
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages. – 1995
The guide contains profiles of the linguistic situation and English language teaching conditions, in both public and private sectors, in 48 foreign countries. Descriptions include such information as official language(s), qualifications and requirements for teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), typical class sizes and hours, accessibility…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Class Size, Compensation (Remuneration), Educational Administration
Piper, Terry – 1993
Issues in children's language learning, particularly as it relates to learning English as a Second Language (ESL), are discussed. The book is intended as a practical resource for regular or ESL teachers. The first chapter looks at the processes by which and conditions in which children become bilingual, both at home and in school. The second…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Children, Classroom Communication, Cognitive Style