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(1994)In this study, I designed a system of NP semantics in the frame work of DRT by adopting the following assumptions: (i) Every indefinite NP is translated into a variable. (ii) The determiner quantifier of an NP does not ...
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(2017-07-17)L1 influence on second language acquisition has been shown by linguists in many areas. This study is to look into the L1 influence on English adjective ordering among Chinese ESL learners. We hypothesized that if there was ...
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(1993)This dissertation is an analysis of the tonal system of the Setswapo, a dialect of Northern Sotho within the general framework of Non-linear Phonology, namely, A Domain-Based Approach Phonology, Autosegmental Phonology and ...
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(2021-07-20)This study performs an evaluation of two language learning apps using established SLA principles and user-feedback through a survey and interviews. A survey asking users about level appropriateness, focus on form, Zone of ...
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(2001)This dissertation investigates the relationship between tongue movement and dynamic formant patterns. Based on an analysis of tongue edge deformation from Lateral X-Ray Cineflurographic films, I argue that there are only ...
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(2009)Although indigenous languages do not hold prestigious status in formal domains, I show that they, including Sheng, are viewed as being legitimate by their speakers in the informal domains. In the end I argue that while ...
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(1997)Using our research findings and taking into account Niger' sociopolitical profile and its organizational context, we recommend a careful implementation of a bilingual education program which advocates the use of regional ...
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(2011-01-14)A great deal of scholarly research has addressed the issue of dialect mapping in the United States. These studies, usually based on phonetic or lexical items, aim to present an overall picture of the dialect landscape. But ...
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(2006)The current study explored the effect of input and output practice on the automatization of three Korean morphosyntactic rules: word order (SOV), case-marking for nominative (-ka) and accusative (-reul), and classifier ...
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(1985)This research investigated the distributional patterns of full and zero pronouns in written Hindi discourse, and the processing strategies employed by L1 and L2 Hindi speakers in assigning anaphoric reference.
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(2020-04-20)As international students continue to choose to study abroad at U.S universities, the need for student perception of effective teaching needs to be taken into account when creating curriculum and teacher training programs. ...
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(2014-05-30)Tone learning is challenging for non-tone speakers. While pitch, like melody, is processed by the right hemisphere for non-tonal language speakers, lexical tone as well as other language aspects (such as phonemes, syntax ...
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(2021-07-22)The present study aims to explore the effectiveness of input- and output-based instruction on the acquisition of English articles regarding definiteness and genericity. For this study, 21 participants were recruited from ...
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(2013-05-24)This study attempted to identify the effects that performance variation of interlocutors has on examinees in constructed dialogue tasks assessing primary phrase stress and intonation usage in American English by working ...
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(1995)Lexical judgment tests using Japanese kana (a syllabic script: hiragana and katakana) were performed on 45 English and 17 Chinese speaking learners of Japanese. Visual familiarity and word length in words were controlled ...
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(1994)An examination of current ESL textbooks reveals that many students of English are introduced to much of their new English vocabulary through "semantic clusters," sets of words from a single syntactic and semantic category. ...
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(2011-05-25)The interpretation of Mandarin reflexives can be ambiguous, especially if there are multiple possible antecedents mentioned in the context prior to the reflexives. Misunderstanding between speakers and listeners can happen ...
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(2014-01-16)The present study explored the effectiveness of different types of written corrective feedback and error logs in L2 writing focused on English articles. For this study, during a semester, 25 undergraduate students in two ...
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(2018-12-10)The purpose of this project is to develop a practical website for elementary teachers of English learners (ELs). Initial research states ELs are the fastest growing population in k-12 education in the U.S., revealing a ...
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(1989)This dissertation deals with theories and principles that assign referents to empty noun phrases. The major principles are: Control Theory, Binding Theory, and Pragmatic principles. These principles are ranked in terms of ...
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