Interfaces and Domains of Contact-Driven Restructuring

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandro Sessarego
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Language Data ◽  
Formal Theories

The Afro-Hispanic Languages of the Americas (AHLAs) present a number of grammatical similarities that have traditionally been ascribed to a previous creole stage. Approaching creole studies from contrasting standpoints, this groundbreaking book provides a new account of these phenomena. How did these features come about? What linguistic mechanisms can account for their parallel existence in several contact varieties? How can we formalize such mechanisms within a comprehensive theoretical framework? How can these new datasets help us test and refine current formal theories, which have primarily been based on standardized language data? In addressing these important questions, this book not only casts new light on the nature of the AHLAs, it also provides new theoretical and methodological perspectives for a more integrated approach to the study of contact-driven restructuring across language interfaces and linguistic domains.

Reconstructing Human Intelligence within Computational Sciences

2011 ◽  
pp. 69-98
Author(s):  
Gerd Doeben-Henisch
Keyword(s):  
Research Program ◽  
Computational Models ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Human Intelligence ◽  
Computational Framework ◽  
Computational Sciences ◽  
Computational Systems ◽  
Formal Theories

This chapter outlines a possible research program for computational systems representing humanlike intelligence. After a short historical introduction, a possible theoretical framework is described showing how it is possible to integrate heterogeneous disciplines like neurobiology, psychology and phenomenology within one and the same computational framework. Concrete examples are given by reconstructing behavioural (Morris) and phenomenal semiotics (Peirce) with the aid of formal theories. The author hopes to improve the interdisciplinary discussion about adaptive computational models of humanlike intelligence through a unified theoretical framework.

"To Take Them at Their Word": Language Data in the Study of Teachers' Knowledge

1996 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 732-762 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald Freeman
Keyword(s):  
Social Context ◽  
Teacher Learning ◽  
Teacher Knowledge ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Teacher Thinking ◽  
Linguistic Theory ◽  
Teacher Socialization ◽  
Language Data

In this article, Donald Freeman traces how the field of research on what teachers know and how they act in classrooms, including studies of teacher thinking, teacher learning, and teacher socialization, has assumed that words can represent thought, and have thus focused on language as a way "into" understanding the inner worlds of teachers. Freeman argues that this view of language as providing a vehicle for thought — what he terms a representational view of language data — only provides part of the story. Drawing on concepts from linguistic theory, he argues that a presentational view of language data is necessary as well if we are to more fully understand the concealed relationships and social context that language embodies. He proposes an integrated approach to research on teacher knowledge that uses both views to develop a fuller understanding of teachers in relation to social context, the ways in which their thinking changes and evolves, and the role that the research process plays in shaping the data as it is gathered and analyzed.

Reconstructing Human Intelligence within Computational Sciences

2007 ◽  
pp. 106-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerd Doeben-Henisch
Keyword(s):  
Research Program ◽  
Computational Models ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Human Intelligence ◽  
Computational Framework ◽  
Computational Sciences ◽  
Computational Systems ◽  
Formal Theories

This chapter outlines a possible research program for computational systems representing humanlike intelligence. After a short historical introduction, a possible theoretical framework is described showing how it is possible to integrate heterogeneous disciplines like neurobiology, psychology and phenomenology within one and the same computational framework. Concrete examples are given by reconstructing behavioural (Morris) and phenomenal semiotics (Peirce) with the aid of formal theories. The author hopes to improve the interdisciplinary discussion about adaptive computational models of humanlike intelligence through a unified theoretical framework.

Are consumption patterns linked to life satisfaction? An exploratory study in Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
José Marcos Carvalho de Mesquita ◽  
Gregory J. Kivenzor ◽  
Natália Corradi Franco
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
The Body ◽  
Marketing Theory ◽  
Hedonic Consumption ◽  
General Validity ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Goods And Services

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to propose an integrated approach to diverse and convoluted types of consumption. The new theoretical framework represents composite types of tangible and intangible consumption contributing to consumer life satisfaction (LS) in EMs.Design/methodology/approachA field study conducted in Brazil surveyed real-world consumers belonging to various social and income groups. Data reflecting LS derived from consumption were analyzed using PLS methodology.FindingsEmpirical tests indicated that experiential-utilitarian, experiential-hedonic and material-utilitarian consumption types positively affect EM consumer LS. An interesting and somewhat surprising outcome is an insignificant effect of material-hedonic consumption. The strength of LS correlation with each type of consumption differs and partial effects also depend on household income of EM consumers.Research limitations/implicationsAlthough reasons exist to expect the general validity of the suggested theoretical framework across many markets, its scope of empirical testing needs to be expanded beyond a single emerging market, even so large as Brazil.Practical implicationsThe new taxonomy can help marketing practitioners better understand the main sources of LS stemming from each type of consumption to customize marketing mix and more effectively communicate to EM consumers.Social implicationsIn spite of the scope limited to Brazil, this study shall help policy-makers and NGOs design public goods and services, thereby significantly increasing consumer LS and improve living conditions in EMs.Originality/valueA systemic approach contributes to the body of marketing theory by replacing the dichotomic classifications of consumer LS with a clear conceptualization of all types of consumption that are integrated into a holistic framework.

scholarly journals Politeness research: Key trajectories and their applicability in intercultural communication

2018 ◽  
Vol 89 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvie Válková
Keyword(s):  
Data Processing ◽  
Intercultural Communication ◽  
Speech Act ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Context Sensitive ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Language Data ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Social Deixis ◽  
Authentic Language

With the plethora of studies on politeness in general and linguistic politeness in particular, it is difficult for those who want to apply the theoretical findings to authentic language data, to find a roadmap to theoretical framework on which to base the data processing and achieve relevant results. The pre-requisite for such objectives is the familiarity with the existing politeness theories of which to choose with a particular aim in mind, but since there are so many, also the knowledge of their potential taxonomies and the pros and cons of such taxonomies when applied to overt language manifestations of politeness (e. g. in addressing or apologizing). Consequently, the multiple aim of this study is to survey the approaches to the concept of politeness and its layering, outline the taxonomies of various approaches to polite-ness, and discuss the ways of their applicability (based on my hands-on experience with overt language manifestations of social deixis in addressing and strategies of apologizing). In the application section, the importance of a dynamic, context-sensitive approach to language data is advocated, followed by proposed changes in speech act taxonomies. The conclusion then sums up possible perspectives in intercultural communication which remain a challenge to new insights into politeness research and ELT methodology.

scholarly journals Comparative analysis of question formation in Olùkùmi and standard Yorùbá: a minimalist approach

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-100
Author(s):  
Issa Sanusi ◽  
Alimot Eleshin
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Minimalist Program ◽  
Formation Processes ◽  
African Language ◽  
Clause Structure ◽  
Minimalist Approach ◽  
Language Data ◽  
Question Formation

The objective of this paper is to carry out a survey of the question formation processes in Olùkùmi and Standard Yorùbá. Our primary aim is to identify the clause structure in each of the two languages, study how questions are formed in the two languages, and identify the types of questions used in the two languages. Frame technique method was adopted for our data collection. The claim that the two languages originated from the same source was also confirmed. The theoretical framework adopted for this work is the Minimalist Program. It was chosen to test the relevance of its claims to African language data.

An integrated approach to sensor FDI and signal reconstruction in HTGRs – Part I: Theoretical framework

2016 ◽  
Vol 87 ◽  
pp. 750-760 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth R. Uren ◽  
George van Schoor ◽  
Carel P. du Rand ◽  
Anrika Botha
Keyword(s):  
Signal Reconstruction ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Theoretical Framework

scholarly journals Research Project: Language and Discourse Practices of World Media in the Context of Axiological Dominants’ Change

2018 ◽  
pp. 9-25
Author(s):  
Iryna Golubovska ◽  
Natalia Darchuk ◽  
Hanna Chernenko
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Fine Arts ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Conceptual System ◽  
European Languages ◽  
Discourse Practices ◽  
Language Data ◽  
Media Texts

The main problem the present project addresses is the development of an integrated approach to diachronically oriented study of the main sociocultural values based on semiotic oppositions: culture / nature; materialistic / spiritual; joy / grief; health / illness; beauty / deformity, which involves the development of linguocognitive and linguoculturological methods on the material of fine arts’ and media texts based on the identification of verbal and non-verbal markers of value dominants what contributes to the formation of a postmodernist model of the world examined in the veine of new cultural values and anti-values emergence. The working hypothesis of the project is that the study of lingual and discursive reflexes of the changes in values of the modern society, made with the help of corpus data on the material of the European languages, will reveal the main features of the modern world conceptual system based on the common for many ethnic groups (at least European) systems of values and anti-values. The goal of the project might be put as working out of an algorithm for analyzing the process of changing of axiological orientations of a society, which will be carried out on the material of fiction and media texts on the grounds of a corpus-based approach to the processing language data. The relevance of such a research is due to the lack of systemic studies of this kind both in domestic linguistics and abroad: so far there are no studies within which an attempt is made to investigate changes in the axiosphere of modern society on the material of many European languages practicing the corpus approach to processing cultural and speech data and highlightening both global and national-specific values inherent for this or that linguoculture. The study will be anthropocentrically oriented, as well as a set of neolinguistic approaches to processing lexical, phraseological and grammatical innovations in media (which will be considered in linguocognitive, linguo cultural, linguopragmatic, discursive and suggestive aspects) would be exercised. Predicted results might significantly affect the empowerment of human self-reflection in the context of identifying axiological attitudes that speakers both intentionally and unwittingly broadcast in their daily communicative practices (many of them are being formed just by media and fiction texts). This is extremely important in the context of the informational wars, when there is a need to increase the level of mass media texts’ critical perception, the last very often appear to be an instrument of political propaganda.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF CONFIDENCE-BUILDING MEASURES IN THE EVOLUTION OF RELATIONS BETWEEN PAKISTAN AND INDIA

World Affairs ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 004382002110302
Author(s):  
Muhammad W. Haider ◽  
Tahir M. Azad
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Mutual Trust ◽  
Peaceful Coexistence ◽  
Bilateral Relations ◽  
British Rule ◽  
History Of ◽  
Social Domains

This article critically analyzes the role of confidence-building measures (CBMs) in the evolution of relations between Pakistan and India. Relations between these two nuclear-armed states remain in turmoil even after 73 years of independence. The study begins with an overview of the relations/conflicts and a brief history of diplomatic engagements between the two countries since independence from British rule in 1947. We explain the theoretical framework of CBMs by analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of the CBMs approach. Subsequently, we analyze several significant confidence-building initiatives between the two countries in various domains of bilateral relations and identify the spoilers affecting relations between the two countries. Research suggests that Pakistan and India require a comprehensive and integrated approach for CBMs in political, military, economic, environmental, and social domains to foster an environment of mutual trust and peaceful coexistence.

Mind wandering as data augmentation: How mental travel supports abstraction

2020 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Myrthe Faber
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Data Augmentation ◽  
Mental Content ◽  
Mind Wandering ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Important Addition

Abstract Gilead et al. state that abstraction supports mental travel, and that mental travel critically relies on abstraction. I propose an important addition to this theoretical framework, namely that mental travel might also support abstraction. Specifically, I argue that spontaneous mental travel (mind wandering), much like data augmentation in machine learning, provides variability in mental content and context necessary for abstraction.

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