“ktîr Tajjibe ce plat! fî garlic?”: Compliments and assessments in French and Lebanese dinner talk

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Véronique Traverso ◽  
Loubna Dimachki
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Reference Points ◽  
Multimodal Analysis ◽  
Naturally Occurring ◽  
Lebanese Arabic ◽  
Vocal Productions

AbstractIn this paper, we present a comparative analysis of compliments and other evaluative comments in French and Lebanese Arabic. The analysis is based on naturally-occurring interactions, video-recorded during dinner invitations among friends and relatives. The analysis focuses on two specific types of compliments related to being offered and savoring food. The description takes into account not only the linguistic forms of assessments and compliments (on the syntactic and lexical levels), but also vocal productions like “hm”, as well as gestures, mimics, gaze and other multimodal resources. In the first part of the paper, we discuss the main aspects of previous studies on compliments that will be used as reference points for our own study. We then present the corpora we used and our methodology. The last part of the paper is devoted to the interactional multimodal analysis of specific types of compliments related to being offered food in the two corpora.

The Philosophy of Sobornost as a Prototype of Ferdinand Tönnies’ “Sociological Conservatism”

2021 ◽  
pp. 49-59
Author(s):  
Nikita K. Siundiukov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Reference Points ◽  
Natural State ◽  
The Political ◽  
The Social ◽  
Political Theories ◽  
Definition Of

The article presents a comparative analysis of the theory of Ferdinand Tönnies “Gemeinschaft/Gesellschaft” and the philosophy of catholicity in the works of A.S. Khomyakov and I.V. Kireevsky. The theory of Tönnies is considered in the light of the concept of “sociological conservatism” manifested by A.F. Filippov. It is shown that the conceptual opposition “Gemeinschaft/Gesellschaft” can be seen continuation of the discussion about the “nature of the social”. In this light, the main reference points of Tönnies sociology are the political theories of Aris­totle and Hobbes, with an emphasis on the definition of the “natural state” of man. Based on the analysis of Tönnies theory, it is shown that its comparison with Slavophilism is possible in three parameters: appeal to the factor of sub­stantiality, the dichotomy of “historical” and “non – historical” and the use of the concept of “organic”. It is proved that in the context of a “conservative” reading of the philosophy of sobornost, its argumentation turns out to be mainly political and sociological

scholarly journals Comparative analysis of abundance–occupancy relationships for species at risk at both broad taxonomic and spatial scales

2015 ◽  
Vol 93 (7) ◽  
pp. 515-519 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy E. Roney ◽  
Anna Kuparinen ◽  
Jeffrey A. Hutchings
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Spatial Scales ◽  
Freshwater Fishes ◽  
Reference Points ◽  
Species At Risk ◽  
Large Spatial Scale ◽  
Terrestrial Mammals ◽  
Taxonomic Groups

The abundance–occupancy relationship is one of the most well-examined relationships in ecology. At the species level, a positive association has been widely documented. However, until recently, research on the nature of this relationship at broad taxonomic and spatial scales has been limited. Here, we perform a comparative analysis of 12 taxonomic groups across a large spatial scale (Canada), using data on Canadian species at risk: amphibians, arthropods, birds, freshwater fishes, lichens, marine fishes, marine mammals, molluscs, mosses, reptiles, terrestrial mammals, and vascular plants. We find a significantly positive relationship in all taxonomic groups with the exception of freshwater fishes (negative association) and lichens (no association). In general, our work underscores the strength and breadth of this apparently fundamental relationship and provides insight into novel applications for large-scale population dynamics. Further development of species-independent abundance–occupancy relationships, or those of a similar nature, might well prove instrumental in serving as starting points for developing species-independent reference points and recovery strategies.

Oecuménisme méthodologique et dialogue entre paradigmes

1995 ◽  
Vol 14 (S1) ◽  
pp. 37-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Verena Haldemann ◽  
Ron Lévy
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Reference Points ◽  
Internal Reference ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Joint Research ◽  
High Quality Research ◽  
Quality Research ◽  
External Point ◽  
Point Of Reference ◽  
The Way

ABSTRACTWhile multi-method research is currently provoking much interest, there is little reflection on the legitimacy of this kind of research and on the conditions for achieving high quality research. This article first describes the scientific and socio-political contexts from which this movement towards multi-method research has emerged. It then goes on to discuss why comparative analysis is central to the triangulation of methods and why the notion of triangulation itself requires an external point of reference. It is suggested that the reason why we produce only half-hearted or even illigitimate comparisons is because the reference points are hidden. For multi-method research to be of high quality it must clearly externalize valid inferences at each moment in the spiral of knowledge, identify its analytical logic and establish its internal reference points. (This article is the result of joint research and the respective positions of the authors are reflected in the way in which the article is presented.)

scholarly journals Comparative adult and continuing education: A guiding essay

2020 ◽  
pp. 17-30
Author(s):  
Regina Egetenmeyer
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Adult Education ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Comparative Studies ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Reference Points ◽  
Adult And Continuing Education ◽  
Research Fields ◽  
Adult And Continuing

This paper provides a guide for developing a research design for comparative studies in adult and continuing education. To that end, a research methodology will be presented that was developed at the COMPALL and INTALL Winter Schools on Comparative Studies in Adult Education and Lifelong Learning. Central elements for systematic comparisons in adult and continuing education are (1) the object of comparison, (2) research fields for comparison, and (3) inductive comparative categories. These elements form the reference points for the development of a comparative research question in adult and continuing education. The comparative analysis proposes a three-step approach from juxtaposition to interpretation: step 1 – descriptive juxtaposition; step 2 – analytical juxtaposition; and step 3 – analytical interpretation.

scholarly journals Love, Friendship, and Disaffection in Plato and Aristotle: Toward a Pragmatist Analysis of Interpersonal Relationships

2010 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 29-62
Author(s):  
Robert Prus ◽  
Fatima Camara
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Reference Points ◽  
Greek Literature ◽  
Human Relations ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
Human Relationships ◽  
Human Association ◽  
Affective Relations

Although much overlooked by social scientists, a considerable amount of the classical Greek literature (circa700-300BCE) revolves around human relationships and, in particular, the matters of friendship, love and disaffection. Providing some of the earliest sustained literature on people's relations with others, the poets Homer (circa 700BCE) and Hesiod (circa 700BCE) not only seem to have stimulated interest in these matters, but also have provided some more implicit, contextual reference points for people embarked on the comparative analysis of human relations. Still, some other Greek authors, most notably including Plato and Aristotle, addressed these topics in explicitly descriptive and pointedly analytical terms. Plato and Aristotle clearly were not of one mind in the ways they approached, or attempted to explain, human relations. Nevertheless, contemporary social scientists may benefit considerably from closer examinations of these sources. Thus, while acknowledging some structuralist theories of attraction (e.g., that similars or opposites attract), the material considered here focus more directly on the problematic, deliberative, enacted, and uneven features of human association. In these respects, Plato and Aristotle may be seen not only to lay the foundations for a pragmatist study of friendship, love, and disaffection, but also to provide some exceptionally valuable materials with which to examine affective relations in more generic, transhistorical terms.

scholarly journals The Evaluation of the Initial Skew Rate for Printed Text

2011 ◽  
Vol 62 (3) ◽  
pp. 134-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darko Brodić
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Mathematical Morphology ◽  
Least Square Method ◽  
Reference Points ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Gravity Center ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Printed Text

The Evaluation of the Initial Skew Rate for Printed TextIn this manuscript the algorithm for identification of the initial skew rate for printed text is presented. Proposed algorithm creates rectangular hull around all text characters. Combining nearby rectangular hulls form objects. After applying mathematical morphology on it, the biggest object is characterized as well as selected. Rectangular hull gravity center forms reference points on these objects used as a base for calculationieestimation of the initial skew rate. Using the least square method, initial skew rate is calculated. Comparative analysis of the origin and estimated skew rate is presented as well as discussed. Algorithm is examined with a number of printed text examples. Proposed algorithm showed robustness for skewness of printed text in the wide range.

scholarly journals Semiotics with Style and Situation: Multi-modal Comparative Analysis of Title pages of Native and Non-native English Novels

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 263-282
Author(s):  
Manvender Kaur Sarjit Singh ◽  
Muhammad Imran Shah ◽  
Eram Javed ◽  
Rabia Feroz
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Title Page ◽  
Bench Mark ◽  
Maximum Information ◽  
Native Title ◽  
Multimodal Analysis ◽  
Modern Age ◽  
Google Search ◽  
Title Pages ◽  
Selection Of

The communicative function of text can be obtained through the multimodal analysis of the text which contains the interaction and integration of two or more semiotic resources, graphics and text. This study investigated the structure of the titles and graphics of the title pages along with the situation of the content of native and non-native title pages of English novels of modern age. 20 title pages including 10 modern native and non-native English novels are randomly selected from the Google search engine. Multimodal analysis including Jeffries (2016) model to analyse the structure of the text of the title pages, Davy (2013) model to analyse the graphical features of the title pages and Bernstein (2003) to investigate the situational features presented in the title pages of the novels have been followed.  A bench mark technique was used to identify the graphics of title pages, structure of the title phrases and situation presented in the title pages. The results generated from qualitative analysis indicated that mostly the native authors observed all of the features mentioned by the great linguists, stylitions and graphic experts while selecting the design of title pages whereas, non-native authors and publisher have not kept these features in mind while selecting the contents of title page of their composition. It causes lack of readership as the readers cannot extract maximum information from the title page.  The study has opened new dimensions to the new researchers and it also beneficial for the authors and publisher in the selection of the title pages.Key words: Semiotics, Graphics, Situation, Text, Title-page

scholarly journals NON-VIOLENCE PSYCHOLOGY: PROBLEMS OF RESEARCHES AND PROSPECTS OF DEVELOPMENT

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 195-215
Author(s):  
Vladimir G. Maralov ◽  
Vyacheslav A. Sitarov
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Reference Points ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Main Method ◽  
Current State ◽  
Special Programs ◽  
Independent Direction ◽  
Analytical Review ◽  
Methodological Problems

Introduction. The relevance of a research is caused by the importance of studying of a non-violence as capabilities of the person to solve vital problems without use of unreasonable coercion. The purpose of the article consists in the analytical review of the current state of a non-violence psychology, its problem field and prospects of development. Materials and Methods. As the main method the structural comparative analysis assuming allocation of structural components of non-violence psychology, comparison of achievements in foreign and domestic psychology is used. Results. The structure of non-violence psychology including non-violence methodology as universal value, characteristic of a subject of non-violence psychology, diagnostic tools of researches is described. Special attention is paid to the problem field of researches in non-violence psychology, to psychological factors and conditions of forming of capability to nonviolent interaction at different age stages of person development. The comparative analysis of achievements in foreign and in domestic non-violence psychology is carried out. Discussion and Conclusion. It is shown that non-violence psychology was created so far as the independent direction in modern psychology which subject is nonviolent interaction of the person with the world, other people and with itself. The circle of unresolved problems caused by insufficient number of empirical researches is designated. The main directions of researches in domestic non-violence psychology are defined. Here they are: development of theoretical-methodological problems of a non-violence; creation of adequate diagnostic tools; identification of factors and conditions of forming of a position of a non-violence at people; research of a role of social environment, training and education in development of capability to nonviolent interaction; creation of special programs for training in nonviolent interaction and their introduction in practice. The materials presented in the article can be useful to the researchers dealing with a problem of a non-violence and also practicians as reference points to development of specific forms and methods of work with people.

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