In Words and Meaning in Metasemantics, Juan Jos? Colomina-Almi?ana puts forward a new way of understanding the linguistic and philosophical foundations of the study of language: the Interactive Theory. This theory states that the meaning of our sentences is much more than the truth values their components clauses carry. Since language is a human ......
An insider's guide for students and teachers on how to debate, ranging from how to deliver speeches confidently in a large room to how to respond to arguments effectively. Written by Lewis Iwu, former world university debating champion and a world championship winning coach with England.
This book offers the first full account of Continental contributions to the philosophy of language. It includes coverage of a range of key figures including Heidegger, Gadamer, Blanchot and Kristeva and is designed to engage advanced students with a range of literary references and case studies.
Major Features: - Twenty-four lessons, including five review lessons. - Clear objectives for acquiring language skills, grammar, and cultural understanding. - Lessons cover important basics, such as introductions and greetings, counting, reserving a hotel room, taking public transportation, and asking for directions. - Lessons cover business ......
Enables English-speaking business students and professionals with no prior knowledge of Chinese to develop the basic communication skills necessary for a business trip to China or another work environment in which Mandarin is spoken. This title includes some basic lessons in the formation of Chinese characters.
Have you lost or damaged the DVD that came with "Working Portuguese for Beginners"? This replacement DVD offers the same material that appears on the DVD that came with the student edition textbook of "Working Portuguese for Beginners".
Enables English speakers with no prior knowledge of Brazilian Portuguese to develop the basic communication skills and cultural knowledge needed to visit Brazil and to function in a work environment in which Portuguese is spoken.
Full-color photo essay documents the first four years of the historic annual Ceremonies for World Peace begun by the Tibetan Nyingma Meditation Center in 1989. Includes a history of Bodh Gaya, Sutra excerpts.
This book is designed to be a valuable resource for all educators who seek to gain a better understanding of writing development, effective writing teaching practices, and meeting the instructional needs of struggling writers. Educators will gain a thorough understanding of developing proficient writers and how to do so effectively.
