This paper presents a theoretical and methodological model for applying the concepts of onomasiology and semasiology to studies on neology. The creation of a neologism can be seen as an onomasiological process (from concept to denomination), whereas the interpretation of a neologism may be regarded as a semasiological process (from denomination to concept). In other... more

This paper extends the analysis originally performed by the author in 2014, by developing a model based on the principles of the so-called “synergetic linguistics approach”. This model tries to explain the occurrence of several phonological characteristics of languages as a process of maximization of a welfare function, which considers both the ease of decoding... more

This paper examines the reading materials of high school English textbooks through the lens of the attitude system and a positive discourse analysis methodology. It seeks to (1) analyze the distribution of attitude resources and ecological discourse orientations in the learning materialsto clarify the ecological values embedded in them; (2) assess high school students’ understanding... more

This study examined the impact of bilingual education on primary school students in Nigeria, with a particular focus on language proficiency and overall academic success. It aimed to address existing research gaps by investigating how bilingual programs influence students’ command of both their native language and English, as well as their academic performance compared to... more

The present study examines Punjabi ESL students' perceptual judgment of English syllabification and word stress patterns. The paper focuses on phonological variations in Pakistani English as spoken by native Punjabi speakers, particularly exploring their syllabification and word stress patterns. The study investigates how Punjabi native speakers perceive and produce English syllables and stress, attributing differences... more