The Multidisciplinary Nature of Linguistics

Lisa R. Parker

Language is the common thread running through all human enterprise. Without a doubt the most significant invention of humanity, language makes possible the safeguarding of history, the transmission of literature and drama, and the encapsulation of philosophy. It is through language that the visual and performance arts, as well as […]

Iconization, Erasure, and Fractal Recursivity

Lisa R. Parker

According to Judith Irvine and Susan Gal, language ideology arises because language owners and users are themselves subject to the political and moral issues that permeate any given socio-linguistic field. In short, as the said writers succinctly put it, viewing a language from nowhere [i.e., objectively] is impossible. As a […]

Classical Criminology and Human Nature

Lisa R. Parker

Classical criminology, and its recent expression in rational choice theory, does not cut slack in terms of excusing, or otherwise mitigating, counterproductive and maladaptive social behaviors. An essential component is the assertion you are responsible and accountable for your actions. No matter how much you blame others, abuse substances, claim […]

How Is Italian Different From English?

Lisa R. Parker

English and Italian are two distinct languages that offer two very different ways of expressing one’s thoughts. While Italian is known for its fluidity, English is characterized by its intricacy. The Italian language is spoken by about 85 million people from around the world. It is the mother tongue of […]

Why Math Games For Kids Are a Good Idea

Lisa R. Parker

Math is not something you are born knowing, it’s a skill you learn and that you need to develop. Children who have trouble with math can get frustrated and feel stupid, or decide that it’s just something they’re not ‘good at.’ Math is too large a part of everyday life […]