Phonemic Character of a Verb as a Factor of its Word-Building Compatibility in the Business English Discourse: Cluster Analysis

2020 ◽  
pp. 117-130
Author(s):  
Aleksander Grashchenkov
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
English Language ◽  
Development Plan ◽  
Business English ◽  
Field Of Study ◽  
Business Discourse ◽  
Interesting Development

A large number of linguistic works devoted to identifying interconnections of system elements testifies to the relevance of this field of study. However, it is worth noting that most of them were performed on language material (vocabulary of the national English language, its many sub-languages were studied). Studying the relevant patterns in speech seems to be an equally interesting development plan for this field. This study aims to determine and describe the phonemic characteristics of the English business discourse verbs, which affect the possibility of their word-building compatibility. For this purpose, through correlation analysis (Cole’s measure), correlations between phonemic and derivational features of the verb are revealed. Further, these correlations act as a basis for constructing characteristic dendrograms with the help of cluster analysis. The obtained dendrograms combine the identified phonemic factors by the nature and degree of influence on the derivational activity of the English business discourse verb.

scholarly journals The School of Business English

2014 ◽  
pp. 206-208
Author(s):  
L. S. Pichkova
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Business Communication ◽  
Teaching Profession ◽  
Common Language ◽  
Object Language ◽  
Business English ◽  
Economic Texts ◽  
The Common

School of Business English prepare students for translation and abstracting economic texts, business correspondence and business communication originated in the late 1950s. Department of English Language № 2 pioneered the creation of the school of business English at MGIMO and made the largest contribution to its development. Developing and using the latest educational technology, actively participating in many innovative projects, responsive to changes in the economic and socio-political sphere and carefully studying the international experience, the Department has become the undisputed leader in language teaching profession. The emphasis is on the use of the advantages of a new method of object-language integrated learning, in which the program of teaching business English are built in close coordination with training programs on special subjects, and sometimes supplement them. Business games, round tables, student conferences in English have become long-term practice of the English Language № 2. Specialty permeates all stages and aspects of learning, including the common language practice.

scholarly journals "BENEFITS OF APPLYING THE CLIL CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK IN BUSINESS ENGLISH CLASSES"

2020 ◽  
Vol 13(62) (2) ◽  
pp. 191-198
Author(s):  
Maria Anca Maican
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
English Language ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Business English ◽  
English Classes ◽  
Communication Culture ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
The Eu

"The present paper aims at providing an insight into the benefits that content and language integrated learning (CLIL) can bring to the teaching of business English in higher education, given the place of the English language in the European Union and the competitive advantages it offers on the international labour market. The first part of the paper puts emphasis on some historical facts related to CLIL, presents the EU position with respect to this teaching approach and introduces its characteristics. The second part shows how, in the absence of the dual-focus CLIL, this methodology can be adapted and successfully integrated in business English classes, by applying the four elements of the CLIL conceptual framework: content, communication, culture and cognition "

scholarly journals Clinical subtypes that predict conversion to psychosis: A canonical correlation analysis study from the ShangHai At Risk for Psychosis program

2019 ◽  
Vol 54 (5) ◽  
pp. 482-495 ◽  
Author(s):  
TianHong Zhang ◽  
XiaoChen Tang ◽  
HuiJun Li ◽  
Kristen A Woodberry ◽  
Emily R Kline ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Canonical Correlation Analysis ◽  
Canonical Correlation ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Clinical High Risk

Objective: Since only 30% or fewer of individuals at clinical high risk convert to psychosis within 2 years, efforts are underway to refine risk identification strategies to increase their predictive power. The clinical high risk is a heterogeneous syndrome presenting with highly variable clinical symptoms and cognitive dysfunctions. This study investigated whether subtypes defined by baseline clinical and cognitive features improve the prediction of psychosis. Method: Four hundred clinical high-risk subjects from the ongoing ShangHai At Risk for Psychosis program were enrolled in a prospective cohort study. Canonical correlation analysis was applied to 289 clinical high-risk subjects with completed Structured Interview for Prodromal Syndromes and cognitive battery tests at baseline, and at least 1-year follow-up. Canonical variates were generated by canonical correlation analysis and then used for hierarchical cluster analysis to produce subtypes. Kaplan–Meier survival curves were constructed from the three subtypes to test their utility further in predicting psychosis. Results: Canonical correlation analysis determined two linear combinations: (1) negative symptom and functional deterioration-related cognitive features, and (2) Positive symptoms and emotional disorganization-related cognitive features. Cluster analysis revealed three subtypes defined by distinct and relatively homogeneous patterns along two dimensions, comprising 14.2% (subtype 1, n = 41), 37.4% (subtype 2, n = 108) and 48.4% (subtype 3, n = 140) of the sample, and each with distinctive features of clinical and cognitive performance. Those with subtype 1, which is characterized by extensive negative symptoms and cognitive deficits, appear to have the highest risk for psychosis. The conversion risk for subtypes 1–3 are 39.0%, 11.1% and 18.6%, respectively. Conclusion: Our results define important subtypes within clinical high-risk syndromes that highlight clinical symptoms and cognitive features that transcend current diagnostic boundaries. The three different subtypes reflect significant differences in clinical and cognitive characteristics as well as in the risk of conversion to psychosis.

COO Engels

1994 ◽  
Vol 49 ◽  
pp. 83-88
Author(s):  
Sake Jager
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Use ◽  
Business English ◽  
Learning Skills ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Traditional Language ◽  
Multi Media ◽  
Authentic Language ◽  
Media Applications

This review discusses four CALL programs demonstrated during the ANéLA CALL workshop. The programs differ considerably in scope and technical capabilities, although three are aimed at business English and two feature multi-media capabilities. ENID is an idiom-training program offering a wide range of exercise modes to make vocabulary learning challenging and effective. The exercises focus on business English but the contents can be adapted to suit the teacher's own needs. It runs on virtually any pc. American Letterbox is geared towards facilitating the letter writing process by reinforcing the students' awareness of the situational background. Although it almost certainly covers a niche in the market, it suffers from a poor translation of the original Dutch course into English. Voicecart is a sound-enabled authoring system, which makes it possible for teachers to develop their own pronunciation and listening comprehension exercises. It is easy to use and more flexible than the traditional language lab, but teachers might prefer to wait for a version of the program using a type of soundcard which is more compatible with other multi-media applications. English Express is by far the most advanced of the products reviewed. It is a video-supported course covering business English in particular. A full course in English language learning skills offering authentic language use and fully functional, flexible training facilities, it is a great course for institutions and companies that can afford the hard- and software investments.

A Corpus-Based Functional Analysis of Complex Nominal Groups in Written Business Discourse

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-90
Author(s):  
Zhoulin Ruan
Keyword(s):  
Language Learners ◽  
Head Noun ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Main Function ◽  
Business English ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Business Discourse ◽  
Nominal Groups

This paper uses a case study approach to explore the internal structure of complex nominal groups in written business discourse. A one-million word corpus of banks' corporate annual reports was compiled, and complex nominal groups with business as head noun were analyzed in terms of functions and logical relationships. The analysis shows that in the business English texts, complex nominal groups have distinctive functional and logical structures as well as particular patterns of co-occurrences among multiple premodification. Classification was found to be the main function of the experiential structure, with sub-modification used for further specifying the head referent. The co-occurrences of premodifiers also show the tendencies of functional associations underlying the configuration of the experiential structure. These findings suggest the distinctive register features of the informational writing in the written business discourse. The paper concludes with pedagogical implications of the findings for the teaching of business English to language learners.

The relation between personality and prejudice: a variable‐ and a person‐centred approach

2003 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 449-464 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bo Ekehammar ◽  
Nazar Akrami
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Big Five ◽  
Racial Prejudice ◽  
Personality Types ◽  
Personality Factors ◽  
Big Five Personality ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship between Big Five personality (measured by the NEO‐PI) and prejudice was examined using a variable‐ and a person‐centred approach. Big Five scores were related to a generalized prejudice factor based on seven different prejudice scales (racial prejudice, sexism, etc). A correlation analysis disclosed that Openness to Experience and Agreeableness were significantly related to prejudice, and a multiple regression analysis showed that a variable‐centred approach displayed a substantial cross‐validated relationship between the five personality factors and prejudice. A cluster analysis of the Big Five profiles yielded, in line with previous research, three personality types, but this person‐centred approach showed a low cross‐validated relationship between personality and prejudice, where the overcontrolled type showed the highest prejudice and the undercontrolled the lowest, with the resilient falling in between. A head‐to‐head comparison sustained the conclusion that, based on people's Big Five personalities, their generalized prejudice could be predicted more accurately by the variable‐ than the person‐centred approach. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Validation of the French version of the BACS (the brief assessment of cognition in schizophrenia) among 50 French schizophrenic patients

2007 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 365-370 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie-Cécile Bralet ◽  
Bruno Falissard ◽  
Xavier Neveu ◽  
Margaret Lucas-Ross ◽  
Anne-Marie Eskenazi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Verbal Memory ◽  
English Language ◽  
Global Score ◽  
Motor Speed ◽  
French Version ◽  
Speed Of Information Processing ◽  
Brief Assessment ◽  
Schizophrenic Patients ◽  
Key Dimensions

AbstractSchizophrenic patients demonstrate impairments in several key dimensions of cognition. These impairments are correlated with important aspects of functional outcome. While assessment of these cognition disorders is increasingly becoming a part of clinical and research practice in schizophrenia, there is no standard and easily administered test battery. The BACS (Brief Assessment of Cognition in Schizophrenia) has been validated in English language [Keefe RSE, Golberg TE, Harvey PD, Gold JM, Poe MP, Coughenour L. The Brief Assessment of Cognition in Schizophrenia: reliability, sensibility, and comparison with a standard neurocognitive battery. Schizophr. Res 2004;68:283–97], and was found to be as sensitive to cognitive dysfunction as a standard battery of tests, with the advantage of requiring less than 35 min to complete. We developed a French adaptation of the BACS and this study tested its ease of administration and concurrent validity. Correlation analyses between the BACS (version A) and a standard battery were performed. A sample of 50 stable schizophrenic patients received the French Version A of the BACS in a first session, and in a second session a standard battery. All the patients completed each of the subtests of the French BACS . The mean duration of completion for the BACS French version was 36 min (S.D. = 5.56). A correlation analysis between the BACS (version A) global score and the standard battery global score showed a significant result (r = 0.81, p < 0.0001). The correlation analysis between the BACS (version A) sub-scores and the standard battery sub-scores showed significant results for verbal memory, working memory, verbal fluency, attention and speed of information processing and executive functions (p < 0.001) and for motor speed (p < 0.05). The French Version of the BACS is easier to use in French schizophrenic patients compared to a standard battery (administration shorter and completion rate better) and its good psychometric properties suggest that the French Version of the BACS may be a useful tool for assessing cognition in schizophrenic patients with French as their primary language.

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