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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. The Study of Language - Wikipedia

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    The Study of Language is a textbook by George Yule in which the author provides an introduction to linguistics. It is described as a "highly influential and widely used introductory text on linguistics."

  5. 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 ...

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

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    What’s a Yule Log? Getty Images. During the early solstice celebrations, burning a specific log became part of the festivities. Like the word “yule,” the log became associated with the ...

  7. 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".

  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. How to watch the second Republican debate for free—and ...

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    Hulu with Live TV. The free trial on ... YouTube is also now the home of Sunday Ticket. Prices on that service currently range from $300 to $439 for the season, with the current discounts. Sling TV.