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This book is the first English monograph to systematically explore Chinese Multiword expressions (MWEs) by applying corpus-driven and corpus-based approaches. It reveals the unique characteristics of Chinese MWEs by examining their core attributes, identification and classification, and knowledge framework. It also assesses, for the first time, the distribution and density of Chinese MWEs in textbooks. By doing so, the book provides important insights into Chinese language learning, with implications for natural language processing, lexicography, and psychology. Moreover, it offers a framework for linguists, language teachers and learners, computer scientists, lexicographers, and psychologists to explore their own areas of interest.

Chinese language --- Sino-Tibetan languages --- Phraseology. --- Lexicology. --- Chinese language. --- Language and languages—Study and teaching. --- Lexicology/Vocabulary. --- Chinese. --- Language Teaching. --- English language --- Language and languages --- Lexicology

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This book examines the simultaneous contribution of learner vocabulary size and speed to second language performance differences across learner levels and settings. Harrington considers vocabulary size and speed, as reflected in retrieval speed and consistency, as a three-dimensional measurement construct termed lexical facility. While size and retrieval speed are generally known, this is the first attempt to incorporate consistency, as measured by the coefficient of variation, as an index of vocabulary skill. Part 1 describes the three dimensions and the roles they play on lower level text processing and thus on second language performance more generally. Part 2 reports on seven studies and related research that investigate the sensitivity of the three dimensions, both individually and in combination, to proficiency differences in common domains of academic English performance. Harrington’s framework and the theoretical and methodological issues that arise are presented in a manner accessible to a wide readership, including second language acquisition vocabulary researchers, testing and assessment practitioners, and those interested in second language research methodology. Michael Harring ton teaches in the postgraduate program in Applied Linguistics at the University of Queensland, Australia. He publishes in second language acquisition, second language lexical and cognitive processes, and testing and assessment. .

Applied linguistics. --- Psycholinguistics. --- Lexicology. --- Applied Linguistics. --- Lexicology/Vocabulary. --- Theoretical Linguistics. --- English language --- Language and languages --- Language, Psychology of --- Psychology of language --- Speech --- Linguistics --- Psychology --- Thought and thinking --- Lexicology --- Psychological aspects --- Linguistics. --- Linguistic science --- Science of language

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Alle, die sich mit fachsprachlichen Texten beschäftigen, beschäftigen sich automatisch auch mit Terminologie: Beim Lesen von Fachtexten nehmen sie die darin enthaltene Terminologie auf, beim Verfassen von Fachtexten verwenden oder produzieren sie Terminologie, beim Fachübersetzen übertragen sie Terminologie in andere Sprachen. Im Laufe der Zeit haben sich Methoden und Verfahren entwickelt, wie man professionell und effizient mit Terminologie arbeitet. Die Auseinandersetzung mit den Grundsätzen der Terminologiearbeit hat sich zu einer wissenschaftlichen Disziplin entwickelt. Der Rat für Deutschsprachige Terminologie (RaDT) wurde 1994 als Initiative der UNESCO-Kommissionen Deutschlands, Österreichs und der Schweiz gegründet, um terminologische Aktivitäten zu fördern. Zu seinem 25-jährigen Bestehen erscheint nun dieser Sammelband, der einen Überblick über das vielfältige Schaffen und das gesamte Themenspektrum der RaDT-Mitglieder bietet. Um die verschiedenen Perspektiven innerhalb der RaDT-Gemeinschaft angemessen wiederzugeben, umfasst der Band vier Themenbereiche: 1. Vielfalt an Epochen 2. Vielfalt an Schwerpunkten 3. Vielfalt an Umsetzungen (in öffentlichen Institutionen) 4. Vielfalt an Umsetzungen (in der Privatwirtschaft) Die Zielgruppen Dieser Sammelband richtet sich an alle, die sich mit Terminologie, Terminologiewissenschaft oder Terminologiearbeit befassen, insbesondere in Unternehmensbereichen wie Sprachmanagement, Terminologiemanagement, Corporate Language, Wissensmanagement, sowie an Studierende und Wissenschaftler in den entsprechenden Disziplinen. Die Herausgeberinnen Petra Drewer ist Professorin im Studiengang Kommunikation und Medienmanagement der Hochschule Karlsruhe mit den Lehr- und Forschungsschwerpunkten Terminologie- und Übersetzungsmanagement. Sie ist Vorstandsvorsitzende und Geschäftsführerin des Deutschen Instituts für Terminologie (DIT), Fachbeirätin des Deutschen Terminologie-Tags (DTT), Beirätin im DIN-Normungsausschuss Terminologie und Mitglied im Rat für Deutschsprachige Terminologie (RaDT). Donatella Pulitano hat einen MA in Übersetzen sowie das Nachdiplom für Terminologie der Universität Genf. Seit 1994 leitet sie den Zentralen Terminologiedienst der Staatskanzlei des Kantons Bern. Außerdem ist sie Lehrbeauftragte für Terminologiearbeit und Terminologietools an der Universität Genf. Sie ist Vorsitzende des Rats für Deutschsprachige Terminologie (RaDT), stellvertretende Vorsitzende des Deutschen Instituts für Terminologie (DIT), Fachbeirätin des Deutschen Terminologie-Tags (DTT) und Mitglied in weiteren Berufs- und Fachverbänden.

Computers. --- Lexicology. --- Communication. --- Quality control. --- Reliability. --- Industrial safety. --- Information Systems and Communication Service. --- Lexicology/Vocabulary. --- Media and Communication. --- Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk. --- Communication Studies. --- Rat für Deutschsprachige Terminologie. --- German-speaking Europe.

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This book argues that a basic grasp of philosophy and logic can produce written and spoken material that is both grammatically correct and powerful. The author analyses errors in grammar, word choice, phrasing and sentences that even the finest writers can fail to notice; concentrating on subtle missteps and errors that can make the difference between good and excellent prose. Each chapter addresses how common words and long-established grammatical rules are often misused or ignored altogether – including such common words as ‘interesting’, ‘possible’, and ‘apparent’. By tackling language in this way, the author provides an illuminating and practical stylistic guide that will interest students and scholars of grammar and philosophy, as well as readers looking to improve their technical writing skills. Bruce Silver is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Philosophy at the University of South Florida, USA.

English literature --- Criticism, Textual. --- Grammar, Comparative and general. --- English language. --- Linguistics --- Lexicology. --- Language and languages-Style. --- Grammar. --- English. --- Philosophy of Language. --- Lexicology/Vocabulary. --- Stylistics. --- English language --- Language and languages --- Germanic languages --- Comparative grammar --- Grammar --- Grammar, Philosophical --- Grammar, Universal --- Philosophical grammar --- Philology --- Philosophy. --- Lexicology --- Grammar, Comparative --- Language and languages—Philosophy. --- Language and languages—Style.

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This book challenges prevailing linguistic presumptions concerning contextual lexical meaning by determining whether pedagogic intervention targeted at raising Chinese EFL learners’ awareness of the pragmatic nature of contextual lexical meaning can enhance the learners’ contextual lexical inferencing competence (CLIC). CLIC is crucial to the development of their vocabulary, reading ability and autonomy in reading. Through an empirical study conducted among a group of adult Chinese students of English, the author shows that the power of CLIC instruction lies mainly in its effectiveness in enhancing learners’ self-confidence in making lexical inferences. This book will be of interest to researchers and students of applied linguistics, TESOL and language education more generally, and for language professionals keen to extend their research experience. Wang Gaiyan is a professor at Xi’an International Studies University, China. She obtained her Ph.D. in applied linguistics from Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Guangzhou, China. Her research interests lie mainly in second language acquisition and pedagogy, including second language vocabulary acquisition in reading process, the nature of lexical meaning, and second language vocabulary pedagogy. The focus of her research is on incidental vocabulary acquisition in reading contexts.

English language --- Ability testing. --- Study and teaching --- Chinese speakers. --- Applied linguistics. --- Language and languages-Study and. --- Lexicology. --- Language and languages. --- Chinese language. --- Applied Linguistics. --- Language Teaching. --- Lexicology/Vocabulary. --- Language Education. --- Chinese. --- Sino-Tibetan languages --- Foreign languages --- Languages --- Anthropology --- Communication --- Ethnology --- Information theory --- Meaning (Psychology) --- Philology --- Linguistics --- Language and languages --- Lexicology --- Language and languages—Study and teaching. --- Language and education. --- Educational linguistics --- Education