LINGUIST List 13.1055

Tue Apr 16 2002

Qs: Articles, Political Correctness & Lang Use

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  • Alena Kandratsenka, looking for examples with articles
  • John Myhill, Politcal correctness

    Message 1: looking for examples with articles

     Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2002 12:10:52 +0300
    From: Alena Kandratsenka <akandratsenkayahoo.com>
    Subject: looking for examples with articles


    Hi, everyone! I am a student from Minsk State Linguistics University and I am doing a research on the definite article. I am currently seeking for examples where the use of the definite article can't be explained from the point of view of familiarity or identifiability. If somebody came across such instances, I would be very interested to receive them.

    Thanks a lot

    Alena Kandratsenka alena.kswing.be

    Belarus Minsk State Linguistics University

    Message 2: Politcal correctness

     Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2002 09:23:16 +0200
    From: John Myhill <johnresearch.haifa.ac.il>
    Subject: Politcal correctness


    MESSAGE: A student of mine is interested in studies of political correctness in language usage, particularly with relation to physical or psychological disabilities, but she would also be interested in general references about political correctness. I would appreciate it if any of you could send suggested references to me at johnresearch.haifa.ac.il

    Thanks very much. John Myhill --