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compositionality

Understanding the Principle of Compositionality in Semantics

byHosam Shatnawi -June 13, 2025

Understanding the Principle of Compositionality in Semantics Semantics, at its core, is the stud…

communication

The Importance of Semantics and Types of Grammar in Language

byHosam Shatnawi -June 09, 2025

Wh y I s Semanti cs Essenti al t o Langua ge? Previously, we discussed the three core components…

grammar

Introduction to Semantics: The Study of Meaning in Language

byHosam Shatnawi -June 09, 2025

What Is Semantics? At its core, semantics is the study of meaning. But meaning can be found in m…

categorical perception

How the Brain Understands Speech and Text: Insights from Language Perception Science

byHosam Shatnawi -June 08, 2025

1. Introduction Ever wonder how your brain changes the fast sounds in speech or the shapes…

behaviorism

Behaviorism, Nativism, Monitor Theory, and Social Constructivism: Four Foundational Theories of Language Learning

byHosam Shatnawi -June 08, 2025

Understanding Language Learning: Four Foundational Theories For decades, language acquisitio…

AI language technology

The Evolution of Linguistics: Traditional Academia Meets Modern Technology

byHosam Shatnawi -May 28, 2025

The Evolution of Linguistics: Traditional Academia Meets Modern Technology I Linguistics Car…

animal communication

Hockett's Design Features of Language

byHosam Shatnawi -May 28, 2025

Hockett's Design Features of Language Hockett's Design Features, identified by linguist…

constituent

3- Phrase-structure grammar (PS). (Syntax)

byHosam Shatnawi -May 28, 2025

Phrase-structure grammar (PS): Constituent Structure Analysis & Transformational Relations 1…

direct speech

Direct and Indirect Speech. English Grammars (EGS)

byHosam Shatnawi -May 28, 2025

Direct and Indirect Speech. Introduction Direct Speech (Quoted Speech) reports the exact word…