LINGUIST List 10.34

Fri Jan 8 1999

FYI: Internet Grammar-English, DISCOURS List

Editor for this issue: Martin Jacobsen <martylinguistlist.org>

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  • Survey of English Usage, Internet Grammar of English
  • Martin Matthew Jacobsen, New DISCOURS List

    Message 1: Internet Grammar of English

     Date: Fri, 08 Jan 1999 13:50:20 +0000
    From: Survey of English Usage <ucleseuucl.ac.uk>
    Subject: Internet Grammar of English


    The Survey of English Usage, University College London, is pleased to announce the release of the Internet Grammar of English.

    The Internet Grammar is an online course in English grammar written primarily for university undergraduates. However, we hope that it will be useful to everyone who is interested in the English language. The approach is broadly traditional, though we have made use, where appropriate, of modern theoretical work.

    The grammar course consists of the following main sections:

    Word Classes Introducing Phrases Clauses & Sentences Form & Function Functions in Phrases

    Within these sections, the course is designed as a series of linked topics. Most topics contain interactive exercises, which provide immediate feedback based on the answers submitted. Some topics are illustrated using JavaScript animations.

    The Internet Grammar is fully searchable, and it includes a comprehensive Glossary of grammatical terms and an Index.

    The Internet Grammar is now available at this address:

    http://www.ucl.ac.uk/internet-grammar/

    To avoid potentially long download times, the Internet Grammar is also available on CD-ROM. Prices start at 25 Pounds Sterling (GBP) + VAT, where applicable. Institutional and network versions are charged at different rates. For full details, visit the website above, or email the Survey of English Usage at ucleseuucl.ac.uk.

    With apologies for cross-postings.

    - --------------------------------------------------------------- Survey of English Usage Department of English University College London Gower Street London WC1E 6BT UK

    Telephone: 0171-419-3119 Marie Gibney (Administrator) 0171-419-3120 SEU Research Unit Email: ucleseuucl.ac.uk Fax: 0171-916-2054 - ------------------------------------------------------------

    Message 2: New DISCOURS List

     Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1999 13:01:30 -0600 (CST)
    From: Martin Matthew Jacobsen <mmj3293unix.tamu.edu>
    Subject: New DISCOURS List


    - ---------------------------------------------- Announcing a new list for the study of discourse - ----------------------------------------------

    DISCOURS is an interdisciplinary forum for scholars from diverse fields to discuss discourse theory and practice from a wide range of perspectives. We define discourse studies broadly and invite all scholars concerned with the notion of discourse to participate, including but not limited to those in the disciplines and research areas of: anthropology, architecture, composition studies, computer science, cultural studies, education, folklore, gender studies, geography, history, information science, journalism, language and literary studies, law, linguistics, music, performance studies, philosophy, political science, psychology, race and ethnic studies, rhetoric, sociology, speech communication, women's studies.

    We encourage the discussion of theoretical, methodological, practical, and other issues related to the study of discourse, including such questions as: What is discourse? How does it relate to other concepts such as text, ideology, structure, culture? What do we mean by discourse studies? How do various fields undertake the study of discourse? How can discourse be investigated from an interdisciplinary perspective? What is gained and lost in an interdisciplinary approach?

    DISCOURS is an unmoderated list sponsored by the program in Discourse Studies in the Department of English at Texas A&M University. It is the brainchild of Anthony Aristar, formerly of Texas A&M and now at Wayne State University. We gratefully acknowledge his support and the technical support of the LINGUIST List.

    To subscribe to DISCOURS, send a message to listservlistserv.linguistlist.org with the following text in the body of the message:

    subscribe DISCOURS Firstname Lastname

    If you have questions about DISCOURS, please contact one of the listowners:

    Mary Bucholtz (bucholtztamu.edu) James Cornish (jwcornishtamu.edu) Chris Holcomb (chrishunix.tamu.edu) Marty Jacobsen (mmj3293unix.tamu.edu)