Language Standardization & Linguistic Subordination

Cultural models of linguistic standardization

Pre-standardization of the language

This report describes the final state of the General Framework for Evolution and Reactivity in the Semantic Web developed within workpackage I5, as well as the MARS approach. MARS – Modular Active Rules in the Semantic Web is a framework for specifying and executing active rules in the Semantic Web. With MARS, active rules can be specified in a modular way. Usually, rules consist of components,...

Applied Linguistic Approach to Language Learning Strategies (A Critical Review)

From applied linguistic point of view, the fundamental question facing the language teachers, methodologists and course designers is which procedure is more effective in FL/SL: learning to use or using to learn? Definitely, in order to be a competent language user, knowledge of language system is necessary, but it is not sufficient to be a successful language user. That is why there was a gradu...

Standardization and Implementations of Thai Language

The oldest Thai script found in the history dated over 700 years ago, in Sukhothai age. Over years, Thai script has been gradually changed. The contemporary Thai alphabet comprises 44 consonants, 32 vowels, 4 tone marks, 2 diacritics, and 10 decimal digits. These cover only the minimal set of symbols to write Thai words. There are additional 3 symbols particularly used for writing Pali and Sans...

Linguistic Research and Language Teaching

It is not uncommon for theoretical linguists to find themselves involved in language teaching because of their expertise in a specific language, even though their primary training is not in language instruction. Apparent lack of intellectual stimulus and career development is a typical concern shared by those who are in these academic positions; and it is sometimes the case that time spent on l...