Language Constructing Language: The Implications of Reflexivity for Linguistic Theory.
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| Title: | Language Constructing Language: The Implications of Reflexivity for Linguistic Theory. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Taylor, Talbot J. |
| Source: | Language Sciences. Oct 2000 22(4):483-499. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 17 |
| Publication Date: | 2000 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Languages, Metalinguistics, Pragmatics, Second Language Learning, Semantics, Translation, Written Language |
| ISSN: | 0388-0001 |
| Abstract: | Asks what first-order language might be like if there were no way to talk, write, or sign about it--that is, what if there were no second-order metalanguage. By considering the consequences for writing, translation, pragmatics, semantics, and language acquisition and evolution, it is suggested that without second-order, reflexive properties, first-order language itself could not exist. (Author/VWL) |
| Journal Code: | CIJFEB2001 |
| Entry Date: | 2001 |
| Accession Number: | EJ611435 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Asks what first-order language might be like if there were no way to talk, write, or sign about it--that is, what if there were no second-order metalanguage. By considering the consequences for writing, translation, pragmatics, semantics, and language acquisition and evolution, it is suggested that without second-order, reflexive properties, first-order language itself could not exist. (Author/VWL) |
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| ISSN: | 0388-0001 |
