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Debating Grammar Pt. 3: grammar vs. Grammar”
February 20th, 2009 | 1 Comment
Eagle-eyed blog readers may notice that in my previous posts about grammar, I did not capitalize “grammar” except at the beginning of sentences and in the titles. This is because in the world of linguistics, there is a difference between “grammar” and “Grammar”.
grammar with a small g, refers to language specific patterns and structures.
Grammar with a capital G, refers to Universal Grammar.
Debating Grammar Pt. 2: Rules, Schmules
February 17th, 2009 | 2 Comments
To continue the debate regarding the existence of grammar, we move on to the topic of rules. Are the rules set forth in language a prescription of nuns with rulers in their hands, or is there something within the languages themselves that follow logical patterns?
Debating Grammar Pt. 1: What is Grammar?
February 15th, 2009 | 3 Comments
I feel like I’m about to open up a Pandora’s box of philosophical and linguistic debate with this post. I will try to stay away from existentialism, since the meaning of life is not the point of this blog. But I felt the need as a linguist to stand up for grammar, especially after reading this post.
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