The Meaning Machine

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Published: Nov 21, 2018
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pedagogy, linguistic structure, introductory course

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Zev Bar-Lev

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The Meaning Machine is an introductory textbook in linguistic structure; phonetics and phonology; transformation and deep structures.  Its approach is participatory: rather than just learning about concepts of linguistic structure, students are involved actively. In a sense, the construct the concepts by working through the fill-ins. This is not a programmed text, but it is self-teaching to a large degree. The fill-ins can be done at home, or in class; in either case, the teacher should ensure that the students are doing them themselves, rather than waiting for the answers in class. Of course, the teacher's discussion of the answers is valuable as confirmation and enrichment of understanding

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Vol. 17 No. 5 (2017): Special Volume: Reissue of Innovations in Linguistic Education, Volume 4
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