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  1. 1. 'In the moment' : A cross-linguistic exploration of the lexical concept [MOMENT]

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Avdelningen för allmän språkvetenskap

    Author : Arthur Mannheimer; [2023]
    Keywords : moment; lexical typology; lexical concept; cognitive model; semantic shift; now;

    Abstract : Lexical typological studies examine how various languages express similar concepts. Previous research has discussed how the concept of moment is encoded lexically in English, Ancient Greek, and Ancient Egyptian. However, there are no cross-linguistic studies to date that collect data on the lexical expressions associated with the concept of moment. READ MORE

  3. 2. English Word Formation Processes: The use of affixations and implications for second language learning : A Case Study of Swedish Secondary Schools Grades 7-9

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för humaniora

    Author : Jeannette Håkansson; [2021]
    Keywords : Word Formation processes WFP ; Affixation. interlanguage; intralanguage; Contrastive Analysis CA Error Analysis EA ; Communicative language teaching CLT ;

    Abstract : This work explains the types of affixation errors second language learners make when learning English word formation processes, especially derivational and inflectional affixations. The data for the study were collected as primary sources from two secondary schools in Sweden. READ MORE

  4. 3. A grammar sketch of North Tanna

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för lingvistik och filologi

    Author : Kristin Sverredal; [2018]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : This master's thesis is a sketch grammar of the Austronesian North Tanna language of Vanuatu. The analysis is based on translations of a North Tanna and English version of the New Testament. This work is also an evaluation and experiment of using Bible translation as a primary source for investigating the grammatical features of a language. READ MORE

  5. 4. Occupational terms in The Daily Aztec & The San Diego Union Tribune : Non sexist vs. sexist language

    University essay from Institutionen för humaniora

    Author : Anna Ericsson; [2008]
    Keywords : sexist language; feminist; affixation; gender-neutral language; occupational terms;

    Abstract : Abstract In English usages such as mankind and job titles ending in -man (fireman, chairman) when referring to people in general are considered sexist. Sexist language makes a distinction between women and men and it can exclude, trivialize or diminish women. READ MORE