Prescriptive or descriptive account of english

Reference no: EM13933255

Codification and Standardization

These are the inclass outlines

Question 1 - Giving a description of the development of English and how was codification affected by printing Q2- why are dictionaries important Q3- What are the varieties of words included Q4- Approach of descriptive and perspective in dictionaries. Discuss the codification of English with reference to dictionary compilation. Discussing the TMA's subject matter has to draw on the following ideas:

The history of how English has been codified in dictionaries and grammar books
The reasons why dictionaries were commissioned
The criteria used for including words in the dictionary
The extent to which a dictionary is considered to be a prescriptive or descriptive account of English

Reference no: EM13933255

Questions Cloud

Determine the maximum value p for which the body is stable : The cylinder of mass m and radius r rolls without slipping on the circular surface of radius p. Attached to the cylinder is a small body of mass m/4. Determine the maximum value of p for which the body is stable in the equilibrium position shown.

What advantages of researcher using a discrete trail design : What are some the advantages and disadvantages of a researcher using a Discrete Trail Design in performing their research?

Calculate the maximum stiffness : Calculate the maximum stiffness k of each of the parallel springs which will allow the pendulum to be in stable equilibrium at the bottom position () = 0.

Laws of islam and judaism religions : Topic: Compare and contrast the customs and laws of Islam and Judaism religions on the following topic:

Prescriptive or descriptive account of english : Question 1 - Giving a description of the development of English and how was codification affected by printing Q2- why are dictionaries important

Investigate the stability of the system at each position : Determine the positions of static equilibrium and investigate the stability of the system at each position. Take the springs to be sufficiently long so that they remain effectively horizontal.

How does file drawer phenomenon influence the entire body : How does the "file drawer phenomenon" influence the entire body of research on a subject? Provide an example of the "file drawer phenomenon".

What is coefficient of dispersion ans what purpose it serve : What is coefficient of dispersion? What purpose does it serve? Prove that the some of the squared deviations is least when taken from the mean.

List the hazards evident : List the hazards evident in this situation and identify the processes which could have indentified these hazards and prevented future hazards being caused.

User Account

All Pages