Constructing identity with L2: Pronunciation and attitudes among Norwegian learners of English1

This study investigates L2 pronunciation and evaluation of American and British varieties of English among Norwegian adolescent learners. By integrating quantitative sociolinguistics and L2 acquisition, the article investigates stylistic practice in an L2 context. Results from an auditory analysis of four phonological variables and a matched‐guise test are interpreted with reference to speaker commentary. Learners’ self‐expressed accent aims correlate significantly with accent use, but American English is the dominant pronunciation. Results show that both L1 and L2 speakers of English varieties are socially evaluated by the learners; British English is considered the most prestigious model of pronunciation, while American English is associated with informality. These evaluations seem to motivate learners’ pronunciation choices. The data indicate blended use of the English varieties. Learners seem to exploit linguistic resources from English, and reshape and adapt the social meaning of the variables to a local construction of identity.     

风尚犯除罪化研究

社会的巨大变迁使人们对部分风尚犯的存在价值提出质疑，对风尚犯价值评价的基础在于：首先要明确风尚犯的概念，通过解析其特征展示其内涵，进而对古今中外关于风尚犯的法律规制进行评说。文章提出了我国当前对刑法中部分风尚犯除罪化的理论和现实理由，试图为我国的理论界与司法界设立一个新视点。     

A multiple model discrimination procedure

The case of selecting between a set of fixed models is considered. The true model is assumed to be contained in the set of proposed models and errors are taken to be normally distributed. A sequential procedure which yeilds probabilities of incorrect selections is proposed. The procedure is shown to have optimal properties and is extended to the estimated model case by a bootstrap procedure.     

Teaching Causation in History

Social studies teachers have an obligation to help students grapple with and thoughtfully examine controversial issues, often in a contemporary context. One such issue is the U.S. use of unmanned aerial vehicles, generally known as drones. Whether for surveillance purposes or military missions, the use of drones by the U.S. government has preceded the development of clearly articulated policy guidelines. This article examines the use of drones in U.S. policy, the argument for and against their deployment, and the manner in which social studies educators may effectively teach their students about such a complex, challenging topic. Toward that end, the article also advocates for the use of an ethical and analytical framework, the “just war” doctrine, which can assist students in critiquing how drones are used, under what conditions, and the social impact that may entail.     

Bayesian estimation of multidimensional item response theory model using gibbs sampling

We propose Bayesian parameter estimation in a multidimensional item response theory model using the Gibbs sampling algorithm. We apply this approach to dichotomous responses to a questionnaire on sleep quality. The analysis helps determine the underlying dimensions.     

从法律英语文体特点看汉语法律文献英译

本文通过分析法律英语的文体特点就汉语法律文献英译进行了探讨，从词义、语义、结构和逻辑等方面就汉语法律文献英译这一问题提出了粗浅的看法     

同义词语在语体等级中的选择和在写作中的运用

语体是建立在同义性基础之上的,是一些在使用场合上有区别的同义变体的选择。同一个语义随着语境的变化其表达方式有时也会发生变化。合理选择和运用适合语境的同义词语会给口头或书面交流带来很好的效果。     

当代阿拉伯裔美国人——歧视与反歧视

阿拉伯裔美国人主要由两批移民组成,他们在美国遭遇了不同程度的歧视和不公。通过不懈的奋斗,他们在美国社会的政治地位有所提高,但遭受歧视的状况并没得到根本改变。9·11又给他们带来严峻考验,可以说,他们在追求平等的路上才迈出了第一步。     

民国时期方志学理论述评

鼎革新风,斗转星移。民国进入新旧社会更替的特殊历史阶段,为方志的解放和发展带来了难得的机遇,从而形成了颇具时代特色的民国方志学理论。本文在系统阐述民国方志学理论发展过程的同时,对其中重要的创新之处加以进一步的分析和研究,试图得到国内史学界对民国方志学理论的关注,并起到抛砖引玉之功用。     

论美国报纸社论的功能语体

应用韩礼德的系统功能语法,尤其是其语域理论来研究和解释美国报纸中社论英语的语体特点,对所选语料的及物性结构、语气和情态结构以及主位结构的分析,寻找社论英语总的语体特点,并从语场、语旨和语式三方面对结果进行解释和分析,以此来扩展新闻英语文体研究的范围。