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What should be prioritized when categorizing text types for a corpus?
What should be prioritized when categorizing text types for a corpus?
Which text type is likely ranked highest due to its structured content?
Which text type is likely ranked highest due to its structured content?
What factor influences the estimation of the target size for each text type?
What factor influences the estimation of the target size for each text type?
What is a vital step to ensure the corpus remains aligned with its goals?
What is a vital step to ensure the corpus remains aligned with its goals?
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What is an important consideration when gathering academic lectures for the corpus?
What is an important consideration when gathering academic lectures for the corpus?
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What is a key characteristic of scientific discourse that ensures reliability in research findings?
What is a key characteristic of scientific discourse that ensures reliability in research findings?
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Which of the following best describes the role of visuals in scientific discourse?
Which of the following best describes the role of visuals in scientific discourse?
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How should differences between actual and planned text dimensions be addressed?
How should differences between actual and planned text dimensions be addressed?
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What is lexis primarily focused on?
What is lexis primarily focused on?
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What type of discourse may be considered lower in priority despite its value?
What type of discourse may be considered lower in priority despite its value?
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In what way can corpora be beneficial in language education?
In what way can corpora be beneficial in language education?
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What is a primary focus for educators when teaching the scientific register?
What is a primary focus for educators when teaching the scientific register?
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Which of the following best describes the lexicon?
Which of the following best describes the lexicon?
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What is essential for future reference in the corpus-building process?
What is essential for future reference in the corpus-building process?
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Which approach to teaching English contrasts with the vocabulary-based model?
Which approach to teaching English contrasts with the vocabulary-based model?
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Which of the following fields would most likely require knowledge of ESP registers?
Which of the following fields would most likely require knowledge of ESP registers?
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What is a characteristic of ESP registers?
What is a characteristic of ESP registers?
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What type of data do lexicographers derive from corpora?
What type of data do lexicographers derive from corpora?
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What function does the specialized language in ESP serve?
What function does the specialized language in ESP serve?
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Why is clarity considered essential in scientific discourse?
Why is clarity considered essential in scientific discourse?
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Which is an example of a terminology included in Medical English?
Which is an example of a terminology included in Medical English?
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What aspect of language may some educators prioritize when introducing scientific English?
What aspect of language may some educators prioritize when introducing scientific English?
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In Legal English, which term is relevant?
In Legal English, which term is relevant?
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Which type of communication is most associated with Business English?
Which type of communication is most associated with Business English?
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What is one way new scientific terms are often formed?
What is one way new scientific terms are often formed?
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What impact does societal viewpoint have on technical term development?
What impact does societal viewpoint have on technical term development?
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Which of the following methods involves modifying words with additional elements?
Which of the following methods involves modifying words with additional elements?
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What role does the scientific community play in the formulation of technical terms?
What role does the scientific community play in the formulation of technical terms?
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How does audience consideration affect the creation of technical terms?
How does audience consideration affect the creation of technical terms?
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What is an example of semantic transfer in scientific language?
What is an example of semantic transfer in scientific language?
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What does the term 'shortening' refer to in the context of scientific discourse?
What does the term 'shortening' refer to in the context of scientific discourse?
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Which of the following describes a characteristic of compounding?
Which of the following describes a characteristic of compounding?
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What is the main purpose of maintaining a log of challenges encountered during the corpus development?
What is the main purpose of maintaining a log of challenges encountered during the corpus development?
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How does the British National Corpus (BNC) serve linguistic research?
How does the British National Corpus (BNC) serve linguistic research?
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What distinguishes a register from a genre in language use?
What distinguishes a register from a genre in language use?
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Which of the following best defines a formal register?
Which of the following best defines a formal register?
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What type of text does the Michigan Corpus of Academic English (MICASE) specifically focus on?
What type of text does the Michigan Corpus of Academic English (MICASE) specifically focus on?
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What is the primary function of the International Corpus of English (ICE)?
What is the primary function of the International Corpus of English (ICE)?
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In which scenario would an informal register most likely be used?
In which scenario would an informal register most likely be used?
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Which feature is NOT typically associated with genres of text?
Which feature is NOT typically associated with genres of text?
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What primary function do concordances serve in computer-assisted language learning?
What primary function do concordances serve in computer-assisted language learning?
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What is a key difference between speech and writing based on their mode of delivery?
What is a key difference between speech and writing based on their mode of delivery?
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Which aspect of speech allows for immediate feedback?
Which aspect of speech allows for immediate feedback?
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What best describes the structure of spoken language in comparison to written language?
What best describes the structure of spoken language in comparison to written language?
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In natural language processing, which application is associated with corpora?
In natural language processing, which application is associated with corpora?
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Which is a characteristic of writing that distinguishes it from speech?
Which is a characteristic of writing that distinguishes it from speech?
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How has scientific terminology evolved over time?
How has scientific terminology evolved over time?
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What distinguishes the audience of speech from that of writing?
What distinguishes the audience of speech from that of writing?
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Study Notes
Modern Linguistics
- Human languages are complex systems for communicating ideas, emotions, and desires
- Linguistics studies language structure, acquisition, use, and evolution
- Linguists examine universal language features, variations between languages, and child language acquisition
- Cognitive processes influence language production and comprehension
Traditional Grammar vs. Modern Linguistics
- Traditional grammar (prescriptive): originated from ancient philosophers (e.g., Aristotle, Plato) in the 5th century BCE
- Traditional grammar focused on rules for language structure, primarily based on Latin grammar principles
- Significant development occurred in the 18th century when English emerged as a distinct language
- Modern linguistics (scientific): a study of language structure, including grammar, syntax, and phonetics
- Modern linguistics views language as a system and grammar as a descriptive account of a specific language (oral or written)
Diachronic vs. Synchronic Linguistics
- Diachronic linguistics: studies language evolution over time; examines historical changes and language family relationships (e.g., Old English to Middle English)
- Synchronic linguistics: analyzes a language at a specific point in time; focuses on the current state of language without considering historical context (e.g., analyzing contemporary English)
Corpus Linguistics
- Corpus linguistics utilizes computer resources to analyze linguistic patterns and variations in language use
- Corpus linguistics helps create new language theories and conduct sophisticated language investigations
- Corpus is a single collection of texts (written, spoken, digital)
- Corpora (plural) refer to multiple collections of texts
- Tools like AntConc, Sketch Engine, and WordSmith Tools assist in corpus analysis tasks
- Corpus Linguistics provides useful data for lexicography (dictionary-making) and Language Teaching
Techniques for Corpus Analysis
- Concordance analysis examines word/phrase contexts within a corpus
- Frequency analysis counts word/phrase occurrences
- Collocation analysis identifies recurring word pairs/phrases
Designing a Corpus
- Building an effective corpus requires clear criteria for scope, purpose, and intended audience (e.g., academic level, text types, subject coverage)
- A comprehensive inventory of text types is needed for the corpus, based on pre-defined selection criteria
- Prioritizing text types based on their frequency in academic settings, language learning objectives, and discoursive diversity
Estimating Target Corpus Size
- Determining the overall size of the corpus involves balancing comprehensiveness and the variety of the specific text types
- Practicality aspects (availability of texts and usage rights) should also be taken into account
Examples of Corpora
- British National Corpus (BNC): large collection of written and spoken English samples
- Corpus of Contemporary American English (COCA): a 560 million word corpus of American English
Register vs. Genre
- Register: language variation based on context, audience, and purpose (e.g., formal vs. informal register in academic writing)
- Genre: category of text defined by recognizable conventions, structures, and stylistic elements (e.g., research articles, essays, poems)
Lexis vs. Lexicon
- Lexis: set of words and phrases within a specific text or language
- Lexicon: complete set of words and their meanings in a language (mental repository)
English for Specific Purposes (ESP) Registers
- ESP: tailored language instruction for specific disciplines/fields (e.g., medical, legal, scientific)
- ESP registers exhibit specific vocabulary, grammar, and discourse conventions in respective disciplines
Characteristics of Scientific Discourse
- Scientific discourse uses technical vocabulary (neologisms)
- Emphasis on objectivity, clarity, and thorough explanation of data
- Use of visual aids (e.g., graphs, diagrams) for clarifying research findings
Speed of Delivery, Feedback, and Audience
- Speech is quicker and provides immediate feedback; written communication is more carefully crafted and allows for feedback later
- Speech targets a smaller, live audience; writing can be for a broader, more varied audience
Technical Terms
- Scientific terms can originate from everyday language but are refined for specificity
- Evolution of scientific terminology reflects the transformation from folk beliefs to modern scientific expressions
- Some terms are coined in existing languages while others are borrowed from other languages
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Explore the fundamental concepts of modern linguistics, including language structure, acquisition, and evolution. Learn about the differences between traditional grammar and modern scientific approaches to language. This quiz covers key topics such as cognitive processes and universal language features.
