A Debate with Lane Greene on P. vs. D. -- Fourth Installment.

Autor: Halpern, Mark, Greene, Robert Lane
Zdroj: Vocabula Review; Sep2014, Vol. 16 Issue 9, p1-13, 13p, 2 Color Photographs
Abstrakt: An essay is presented on descriptivism (D) and prescriptivism (P). It highlights the debate of the authors on both linguistic doctrines along with grammar rules and standards of usage. An overview of German professor Thomas Starnes' concept on grammar is noted. It also outlines the importance of paraphrasing in descriptivism and prescriptivism.
Databáze: Supplemental Index