First published in 1985, this book aims to develop an approach to speech acts that has the virtue of being straight-forward, explicit, formal and flexible enough to accommodate many of the more general problems of interactive verbal communication. The first chapter introduces situation semantics with the second addressing the assumptions implied by the problem of representing speaker intentionality. The third chapter presents a streamlined theory of speech acts and the fourth tests the predictio...
Semiostylistique. Approches Du Roman Epistolaire (Europaeische Hochschulschriften / European University Studie, #322)
by Alphonse J Tonye
Written by the leading gender communication scholar, Julia Wood's text introduces students to theories, research, and pragmatic information that demonstrate the multiple and often interactive ways in which our views of masculinity and femininity are shaped within contemporary culture. With the most up-to-date research, balanced perspectives of masculinity and femininity, a personal introduction to the field, and a conversational first-person writing style, GENDERED LIVES provides students with a...
Recent Perspectives on American Sign Language
Published in 1989, Recent Perspectives on American Sign Language is a valuable contribution to the field of Cognitive Psychology.
Motor and Sensory Processes of Language
Published in 1987, Motor and Sensory Processes of Language is a valuable contribution to the field of Cognitive Psychology.
An intensive discovery session of exercises, songs, and chants to reclaim the natural power of our own voice.
The Representation of Language in the Brain: In Honour of John C. Marshall (Special Issues of Aphasiology)
John C Marshall is one of the most influential neuropsychologists of his generation. His impact on the development of cognitive neuropsychology has been pivotal, particularly in the neuropsychology of language. This Festschrift in his honour brings together contributions from his colleagues and friends to celebrate this contribution and presents a comprehensive survey of contemporary and historical issues concerned with The Representation of Language in the Brain. There are contributions on re...
Metaphor and Visual Rhetoric
Many modern scholars view metaphor as the central trope of language, both in everyday, prosaic contexts as well as in literature and art. Visual art is metaphoric representation -- not merely literal representation -- with a language of its own comprised of literal and figurative elements. Delineating the structure of visual metaphor is a task being undertaken in many disciplines. The articles collected here were first presented at a symposium on visual rhetoric which joined together as many...
Between One and Many: the Art and Science of Public Speaking
by Steven R. Brydon
This beginning speech text provides an instructor with a number of pedagogical tools that can assist students with the sometimes overwhelming experience of public speaking. One entire chapter is dedicated to coping with anxiety, while another is devoted to a student's first speech. Each chapter begi
Includes the plays The Mentalists, Under the Whaleback and The God Botherers "The Mentalists confirms Richard Bean as a writer of beguilling originality with a gift for both laugh-out-loud dialogue and a sympathetic understanding of the darker recesses of the human heart" - Charles Spencer, Daily Telegraph on The Mentalists "An instant modern classic" - Kate Bassett, The Guardian on Under the Whaleback "Richard Bean must have had a hell of a life" - Michael Billington, The Guardian on The God...
"The opportunity to learn from a truly amazing master," raves Anthony Robbins. "Voice Coach of the Stars" Roger Love has helped Anthony Robbins, Suze Orman, and other bestselling authors become the most sought-after speakers in their field. Now you can benefit from the life-changing techniques he has taught to entertainment, media and business celebrities in VOCAL POWER.Change how other perceive you... and how you perceive yourself!Presence, charisma and star quality directly impact your listene...
Invitation to Public Speaking - National Geographic Edition
by Cindy Griffin
Griffin's INVITATION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING, 6th Edition, equips you with solid public speaking skills that will serve you well in your college coursework and far beyond. This text illustrates the power and importance of public speaking in your life as well as in the community. Featuring spectacular photographs, this edition also includes dynamic stories and tips from NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC researchers, scientists, artists, and activists who speak to groups of all sizes and ages. In addition, sample st...
Loose Leaf for Intercultural Communication in Contexts
by Judith Martin and Thomas Nakayama
This best-selling text will show you the basic concepts and techniques you need to successfully communicate in today's business world, regardless of your current level of business experience. Covering every aspect of the communication process, COMMUNICATING FOR RESULTS: A GUIDE FOR BUSINESS AND THE PROFESSIONS, Tenth Edition, will give you a competitive edge in any business situation--from the initial interview to making skilled presentations (complete with professional visual aids) to assuming...
This text provides your students with a powerful combination of exceptional skills development backed by unique attention to the research and theory of today's most prominent communication scholars. Your students will find everything they need to strengthen their public speaking, group, media literacy and interpersonal skills--and enrich their appreciation of communication's constant value to their lives. With Communication in Our Lives' wonderfully integrated attention to diversity, conversatio...
Sourcebook of Phonological Awareness Activities, Volume III
by Robert Pieretti
SOURCEBOOK OF PHONOLOGICAL AWARENESS ACTIVITIES, VOLUME 3: CHILDREN'S CLASSIC LITERATURE, GRADES 3 TO 5, 2nd Edition continues to integrate proven phonological awareness activities with children's classic literature for third through fifth grade children to help effectively treat language difficulties and reading problems. Proven awareness activities at the word, syllable, and phoneme levels are provided for classic stories that include Charlotte's Web and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. This...
Kinder sind fasziniert, wenn sie die Vielfalt von Bilderbuchern entdecken. Neues suchen und erfahren, erfragen und wissen, verstehen und vielleicht auch bewahren. Die Untersuchung geht von dieser Erkenntnis aus und liefert bewahrte Praxisbeispiele, wie Bilderbucher exemplarisch auch im handlungsorientierten Landeskundeunterricht fremdsprachlicher Studienanfanger erfolgreich eingesetzt werden koennen. Im Kontext der Wechselbeziehung von Bild und Sprache vermitteln die Protagonisten der verwendete...
Standard Vowel Systems of English, German, and Dutch
by Ernst-August Muller
La Sintaxis del Espanol
by Silvia Burunat, Angel L Estevez, and Carlos Riobo
La sintaxis del espanol proporcionara a los estudiantes universitarios de gramatica espanola, asi como a aquellos cuya concentracion es el espanol, una fundacion solida para los estudios mas avanzados, como un Master o un Doctorado, a traves de un acercamiento directo. Este libro tambien es fundamental para los estudiantes que se especializan en Pedagogia, sobre todo en el campo de la Escuela Secundaria. Finalmente, y para aquellos que no estan en una carrera docente, este texto representa una f...