International Journal of Language and Linguistics

Volume 2, Issue 6, December 2014

  • On the Language Features of English Contract Translation

    Yan Chen, Dai Yun

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6-2, December 2014
    Pages: 1-5
    Received: 31 August 2014
    Accepted: 4 November 2014
    Published: 12 November 2014
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    This article belongs to the Special Issue The Sociolinguistics of a Changing World
    Abstract: Legal English emphasizes precise wording, fluent writing and abundant information. Its expression is obscure and the structure is complicated. The features of English law are widely criticized and also cause tremendous difficulties for understanding and application. English contract, a legal document which has instant effectiveness, clearly defines... Show More
  • Zenet, an Endangered Language Variety in Southern Algeria

    Bachir Bouhania

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6-2, December 2014
    Pages: 6-9
    Received: 16 November 2014
    Accepted: 19 November 2014
    Published: 26 November 2014
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    This article belongs to the Special Issue The Sociolinguistics of a Changing World
    Abstract: In the Tuat, southern Algeria, Arabic is the major language variety; whereas, Zenet is a minor dialect neither taught at school nor promoted at the societal level. The objective of the present paper is to give a glimpse about the sociolinguistic changes that are underway in the Tuat, such as the actual position of Zenet at the institutional and soc... Show More
  • Use of Citations and Status Titles in South Algerians’ Final Projects

    Bachir Bouhania

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6-2, December 2014
    Pages: 10-14
    Received: 9 December 2014
    Accepted: 13 December 2014
    Published: 30 December 2014
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    This article belongs to the Special Issue The Sociolinguistics of a Changing World
    Abstract: In a global world where English is the main means of international communication, the use of the latter language variety has positive as well as negative impacts on its learners as a foreign language. Starting from this observation, the present paper/communication describes some methodological drawbacks found in the final projects of fourth year st... Show More