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2. George Yule (linguist) - Wikipedia

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   George Yule was born in Stirling, Scotland in 1947, and became an American citizen in 2000. He now lives in Hawai‘i.He studied at Edinburgh University, completing an M.A. in English Language and Literature (1969), M.Sc. in Applied Linguistics (1978), and a PhD in Linguistics (1981).

3. Gillian Brown (linguist) - Wikipedia

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   She is known for her expertise on discourse analysis. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] She obtained a Ph.D. from the University of Edinburgh in 1971, presenting the thesis "Aspects of a phonology of Lumasaaba". [ 5 ]

4. Discourse analysis - Wikipedia

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   Discourse analysis (DA), or discourse studies, is an approach to the analysis of written, spoken, or sign language, including any significant semiotic event. [ citation needed ] The objects of discourse analysis ( discourse , writing, conversation, communicative event ) are variously defined in terms of coherent sequences of sentences ...

5. What Is a Yule Log, and What Does the Tradition Symbolize?

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   Like the word “yule,” the log became associated with the Christmas season. Here’s how it works: You get a designated log, burn a portion it starting on the evening of Christmas, and you ...

6. Corpus-assisted discourse studies - Wikipedia

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   Corpus-assisted discourse studies (abbr.: CADS) is related historically and methodologically to the discipline of corpus linguistics.The principal endeavor of corpus-assisted discourse studies is the investigation, and comparison of features of particular discourse types, integrating into the analysis the techniques and tools developed within corpus linguistics.

7. Discourse - Wikipedia

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   Discourse is a major topic in social theory, with work spanning fields such as sociology, anthropology, continental philosophy, and discourse analysis. Following work by Michel Foucault , these fields view discourse as a system of thought, knowledge, or communication that constructs our world experience.

8. What Is a Yule Log? Here’s the True History of the ... - AOL

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   When you think of a yule log, you probably picture a roaring, wood-burning fire casting a warm light on an ornament-adorned Christmas tree. Or perhaps you have a sweet tooth and the first thing ...

9. Mediated discourse analysis - Wikipedia

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   Mediated discourse analysis (MDA) (coined by the late Ron Scollon) is a specialised form of linguistic discourse analysis (similar to critical discourse analysis)—it mediates discourse, agency, and practice into what Scollon calls a "nexus of practice".