LINGUIST List 7.1195

Sun Aug 25 1996

Qs: "unsubscribe",Cross-cultural communication,"direct object"

Editor for this issue: Ann Dizdar <dizdartam2000.tamu.edu>

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1. Charlie Rowe, Q: usage: unsubscribe TO or FROM?
2. "Douglas C. Walker", Query: Programmes in Cross-cultural Communication
3. "Dr. Elke Hentschel", Qs: term "direct object"

I'd like to gather some judgements on the choice of preposition with
the verb "unsubscribe". I.e.,

to unsubscribe TO a list *OR*
to unsubscribe FROM a list

The fact that "unsubscribe" is likely a neologism may affect the
choice; its derivative status may also be a determining factor.

Thanks for your input. I will post a summary to the list.




Charlie Rowe
roweemail.unc.edu

Dear Colleagues,

A former student with an outstanding undergraduate record, extensive
language capabilities (English, French, Italian, Spanish, German,
Japanese) and wide TEFL experience (Japan, Russia, Poland, France,
Canada) is now seeking to enrol in a graduate programme in
cross-cultural communication. Because neither of us has much
familiarity with programmes in this area, we are seeking advice from
Linguist subscribers concerning appropriate places to which to apply
for the 1997-98 academic year. Since she is about to leave for
Poland, replies should be addressed to me for forwarding. All
information and advice gratefully received. Thanks in advance. Doug
Walker.

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Douglas C. Walker email: dcwalkeracs.ucalgary.ca
French, Italian and Spanish Phone: (403) 220-5908
The University of Calgary FAX: (403) 284-3634
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, AB
Canada T2N 1N4

Dear colleagues,

a student of mine asked me who "invented" the term "direct/indirect
object". I had to admit that I don't know, but maybe someone else
does?

Thanks for helping,

Elke Hentschel

jasamzedat.fu-berlin.de
eloufjdbsp.zrz.tu-berlin.de