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kamiyoukai · 5 years

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As a layman the only two linguists I can name is Chomsky and Pinker, and I think they're no longer accepted within the larger linguistic community? If I want to read more into linguistics, what'd be a decent introduction?

Chomsky was once the undisputed king of linguistics, and no one can deny that he created a turning point in the 50s and 60s, but his star has faded somewhat since he’s failed to uncover precisely what his hypothesized universal grammar entails. He’s definitely still accepted, even revered in some circles, but he faces a lot more pushback than he used to, especially as he’s only become more dogmatic over time. As for Pinker, he’s not personally liked because of his conservative social views, but I’m not sure about his research, I’m not well-versed in cognitive linguistics. I can tell you that he’s an absolute joke as a historian though, his dabbling in that field has not turned out well.

As for others, William Labov is the founder of sociolinguistics, and his research is pretty easy to understand. Jean Berko Gleason is one of the pioneers of psycholinguistics and has done a lot of groundbreaking work in child language development. George Lakoff is very accessible, you can actually find him on twitter. His ex-wife Robin Lakoff is probably the better scholar, but she does more academic work. I’ve heard her book on language and gender is good though.

There are also some good linguistics podcasts. I like Lingthusiasm (and you can follow them on tumblr at @allthingslinguistic.) The Vocal Fries is a good one that focuses on linguistic discrimination. The History Of English is exactly what it sounds like. Slate’s Lexicon Valley is alright, though John McWhorter is not to everyone’s taste.

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kamiyoukai · 7 years

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[Manga] Paradise View by Kojima Lalako

Argh! I just boarded the train to Feeladelphia after finishing this manga Paradise View by Kojima-sensei. Please guys check this manga out at koyukiya.tumblr.com

I’m crying all my tears out and dehydrating my body even further in this malevolent Australian heatwave ;;;;_____;;;; But it’s so worth it! Even after this long of a relationship you’d definitely still have things to learn about each other.

#paradise view #kojima lalako #yaoi #shounen ai #yaoimanga #getyourtixreadyguys

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kamiyoukai · 8 years

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Help Everyone Find A Job In Their Field

#mindblown #no wonder it was hard for me too back then #hence me going back to school

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kamiyoukai · 8 years

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OMG. I am out of my mind! I bought the tix! Well, only the Day tix but still!! I have assignments and submissions and idk!! After much thought, I was like, this is my chance. I would never be able to catch them if I were back home in Malaysia. So yeah, this crazy decision! AHBL7 Sydney on the 4th of June, Second Language Research Paper due on the 5th of June, Forensic Linguistics Research Paper due on the 6th of June and Cross-Cultural Research Proposal due on the 7th of June.

Things I do for love. *sighs*

#ahbl 7 #ahbl 7 sydney #i finally lost it #alina u're going to pull through!#it's going to be worth it promise to self

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kamiyoukai · 8 years

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Omg i'm buzzing AHBL 6 is coming this end of May but all tix are sold out and i'm like nooooo Supahnatural!! But then next AHBL 7 is coming too this early June but when i check the tix's price i'm like this is gonna cost me my firstborn so yeah sad life

#ahbl sydney #supernatural #misha's goin to be in AHBL7 #but Jensen's only in AHBL6 #there goes my chance for a glimpse of destiel #T;;___;;T

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kamiyoukai · 8 years

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"I just saw my friend today, and he's got this beautiful bicycle" I gotta work on my acting skills 😂

#lifeincanberra #lameactingskills

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kamiyoukai · 9 years

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I was like a lot of kids, looking for something to be interested in. Something to be passionate about. All you need is permission. Not only for Glee, but for anything in life.

Cory Monteith (Late), Glee Cast

#2015 new year's resolution #2015 #cory monteith #glee cast quote #quote #inspiring quotes

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kamiyoukai · 10 years

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Bby thank uuu~

"These thorns are a part of me," Cactus said. "I get excited when my owner comes near me, but suddenly when my owner got pricked by one of my thorns, he cursed and stayed away. I sometimes wish i’m thornless. So I won’t have to hurt anybody and hurt my own feelings too."

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kamiyoukai · 10 years

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My bby's favourite; jumping into a box and look cute. After a looooooong hiatus, I present thee, my bby. I'll be back soon! After recuperating from my minor surgery n my pity party (which I'll talk about soon), I'll blast this Tumblr with posts - full force!!

#after a hiatus ppl! i'm backkkk #cat

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kamiyoukai · 10 years

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"These thorns are a part of me," Cactus said. "I get excited when my owner comes near me, but suddenly when my owner got pricked by one of my thorns, he cursed and stayed away. I sometimes wish i'm thornless. So I won't have to hurt anybody and hurt my own feelings too."

#thisCactus #accepting me for who i am #is sort of a hard thing to do right #i cant just shed off these thorns #sadness

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kamiyoukai · 10 years

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