How To Understand Language
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How To Understand Language
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Author : Bernhard Weiss
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-12-05
How To Understand Language written by Bernhard Weiss and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-05 with Philosophy categories.
Why are philosophers, as opposed to, say, linguists and psychologists, puzzled by language? How should we attempt to shed philosophical light on the phenomenon of language? "How to Understand Language" frames its discussion by these two questions. The book begins by thinking about the reasons that language is hard to understand from a philosophical point of view and, armed with the fruits of that discussion, begins searching for an approach to these questions. After finding fault with approaches based on philosophical analysis and on translation it undertakes an extended investigation of the programme of constructing a theory of meaning. Donald Davidson's advocacy of that approach becomes pivotal; though, the book endorses his broad approach, it argues strongly against the roles both of truth theory and of radical interpretation.
Understanding Language Testing
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Author : Dan Douglas
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-03-18
Understanding Language Testing written by Dan Douglas and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-18 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Understanding Language Testing presents an introduction to language tests and the process of test development that starts at the very beginning. Assuming no knowledge of the field, the book promotes a practical understanding of language testing using examples from a variety of languages. While grounded on solid theoretical principles, the book focuses on fostering a true understanding of the various uses of language tests and the process of test development, scoring test performance, analyzing and interpreting test results, and above all, using tests as ethically and fairly as possible so that test takers are given every opportunity to do their best, to learn as much as possible, and feel positive about their language learning. Each chapter includes a summary, suggestions for further reading, and exercises. As such this is the ideal book for both beginning students of linguistics and language education, or anyone in a related discipline looking for a first introduction to language testing.
Understanding Language Acquisition
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Author : Christina E. Erneling
language : en
Publisher: SUNY Press
Release Date : 1993-07-01
Understanding Language Acquisition written by Christina E. Erneling and has been published by SUNY Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993-07-01 with Psychology categories.
How is language acquisition possible? How is it that humans, within a few years of birth, can speak and understand language, transcending both its limited experience and biological limitations? In this challenge to the narrow confines of psychology and philosophy, Christina Erneling argues that language acquisition results from the interaction between linguistic creativity inherent in language and a biological and social framework of learning. Erneling explains and critically analyzes the idea that language acquisition requires a meaningful language of thought, contrasting this with Wittgensteins ideas on language and learning. Erneling shows that the assumptions in J. Fodors development of Chomkys ideas into a theory of language of thought have significantly influenced developmental theories, yet fail to resolve the conflict between linguistic creativity and the necessity of a framework for learning. She argues that the later Wittgenstein was more concerned with the conditions of learning than is generally appreciated and shows how his remarks can be developed into an alternative approach to language learning. Understanding Language Acquisition has profound implications for evaluating hidden metatheoretical assumptions, as well as for empirical research and methods for teaching language and treating language disorders.
Natural Language Processing With Ai Understanding Language And Context
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Author : LucieArt
language : en
Publisher: Selfpublishing
Release Date : 2024-09-15
Natural Language Processing With Ai Understanding Language And Context written by LucieArt and has been published by Selfpublishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-09-15 with Computers categories.
"Natural Language Processing with AI: Understanding Language and Context" provides a comprehensive exploration of how artificial intelligence interprets and processes human language. This practical guide demystifies the principles of Natural Language Processing (NLP), explaining how AI technologies are transforming communication, text analysis, and interaction in today’s digital age. Dive into essential NLP techniques and algorithms, learn about real-world applications across various industries, and understand the challenges and limitations faced by modern NLP systems. This book covers future directions, practical implementation strategies, and case studies to help you harness NLP technologies effectively. Perfect for beginners and professionals alike, this guide offers clear explanations and actionable insights to leverage NLP in business and research. Discover how AI can enhance language understanding, automate tasks, and drive innovation.
Language And Meaning In Human Perspective
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Author : S. K. Leung
language : en
Publisher: Janus Publishing Company Lim
Release Date : 2002
Language And Meaning In Human Perspective written by S. K. Leung and has been published by Janus Publishing Company Lim this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Against the popular belief that language and meaning are essentially public in their epistemological origin, this book offers a philosophical basis for its antithesis. The author refutes the separation of reference from meaning, the long-held logical principle of the identity of the indiscernibles, and Wittgenstein's no-private-language philosophy.
Teaching English
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Author : Andrew Goodwyn
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-11-14
Teaching English written by Andrew Goodwyn and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-14 with Education categories.
This authoritative and comprehensive text provides a source of advice and guidance for trainee and practising English teachers at both primary and secondary level.
Generative Ai In Higher Education Guiding Principles For Teaching And Learning
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Author : Emmanuel K Nartey
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2025-02-27
Generative Ai In Higher Education Guiding Principles For Teaching And Learning written by Emmanuel K Nartey and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-02-27 with Computers categories.
Divided into two volumes, this book develops guiding principles for higher education institutions to use GenAI effectively and ethically in teaching and learning, articulating a roadmap for implementation at institutional levels and addressing the conundrum of using GenAI in higher education. As higher education institutions take different attitudes and approaches to Generative AI (GenAI), with some viewing it as a threat to academic integrity and therefore banning its use, while others have embraced it as an innovation to academic practice and have implemented guidance on how to use it ethically, this book makes clear that GenAI, such as ChatGPT, is not the problem itself; the issue is how we engage with it.
The Limits Of Language And The Search For Understanding In Artificial Intelligence
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Author : Peter Pink-Howitt
language : en
Publisher: Peter Pink–Howitt
Release Date : 2023-12-21
The Limits Of Language And The Search For Understanding In Artificial Intelligence written by Peter Pink-Howitt and has been published by Peter Pink–Howitt this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-12-21 with Science categories.
The development of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to remarkable advances in natural language processing (NLP), enabling machines to process human language with increasing sophistication. While this progress holds extraordinary promise for various applications, it also raises profound philosophical questions about meaning, sentience and understanding within language games. This paper delves into the intricate relationship and interplay between AI, language and meaning. It explores some of the philosophical underpinnings of language, examining how AI systems can extract, translate and manipulate semantically sensible content. It also investigates a few of the challenges of developing AI systems with the ability to ‘understand’ meaningful language that goes beyond surface semantic and syntactic proficiency.. The paper addresses the wider limits of logic and language for humans as well as for digital intelligence. By examining some of the philosophical and practical dimensions of meaning in AI NLP and LLM. The paper also seeks to encourage greater humility in how Homo sapiens define and approach the concept of intelligence. The author deprecates our historic excessive interspecies exceptionalism. The author makes no claims of original thoughts or research in the fields of philosophy of language, linguistics or the development of more generally applicable AI. The paper is intended to help specify the key issues using ordinary human readable language and to understand some of the main conceptual issues involved in the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI). Images stated as being by the author have been created using generative AI image creation tools. AI tools have also been used to advise on improvements to structure and on content.
An Introduction To Discourse Analysis
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Author : James Paul Gee
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-02-03
An Introduction To Discourse Analysis written by James Paul Gee and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-03 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Discourse analysis considers how language, both spoken and written, enacts social and cultural perspectives and identities. Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, An Introduction to Discourse Analysis examines the field and presents James Paul Gee’s unique integrated approach which incorporates both a theory of language-in-use and a method of research. An Introduction to Discourse Analysis can be used as a stand-alone textbook or ideally used in conjunction with the practical companion title How to do Discourse Analysis: A Toolkit. Together they provide the complete resource for students studying discourse analysis. Updated throughout, the fourth edition of this seminal textbook also includes two new chapters: ‘What is Discourse?’ to further understanding of the topic, as well as a new concluding section. A new companion website www.routledge.com/cw/gee features a frequently asked questions section, additional tasks to support understanding, a glossary and free access to journal articles by James Paul Gee. Clearly structured and written in a highly accessible style, An Introduction to Discourse Analysis includes perspectives from a variety of approaches and disciplines, including applied linguistics, education, psychology, anthropology and communication to help students and scholars from a range of backgrounds to formulate their own views on discourse and engage in their own discourse analysis. This is an essential textbook for all advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students of discourse analysis.
Understanding Dance
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Author : Graham McFee
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2003-09-02
Understanding Dance written by Graham McFee and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-09-02 with Performing Arts categories.
Understanding Dance is a comprehensive introduction to the aestethetics of dance, and will be an essential text for all those interested in dance as an object of study. Focusing on the work of a number of major choreographers, companies and critics Graham McFee explores the nature of our understanding of Dance by considering the practice of understanding dance-works themselves. He concludes with a validation of the place of dance in society and in education. Troughout he provides detailed insights into the nature and appreciation of art as well as a general grouding in philosophy.