The Principles of Language-Study by Harold E. Palmer
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"The Principles of Language-Study" by Harold E. Palmer is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the methodologies of language acquisition and teaching, focusing on the natural capacities of individuals to learn spoken language. Palmer, a lecturer on linguistics, emphasizes the distinctions between spontaneous and studial capacities in language learning, aiming to provide a framework that enhances effectiveness in teaching and studying languages. At the start
of the book, Palmer sets the stage for discussing language acquisition, positing that individuals possess inherent, spontaneous abilities to learn spoken language, a skill often achieved effortlessly in childhood. He contrasts this with studial processes that involve conscious effort, such as reading and writing. The opening emphasizes the importance of understanding these different methods of learning for both educators and students, and hints at the complexities involved in acquiring additional languages beyond one's mother tongue. Through careful examination of both spontaneous capacities and studial methods, Palmer aims to bridge the gap between natural language use and formal language education. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Palmer, Harold E., 1877-1949 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Principles of Language-Study |
| Credits |
Produced by Henry Flower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | P: Language and Literatures |
| Subject | Languages, Modern -- Study and teaching |
| Subject | Language and languages -- Study and teaching |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46961 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-46961-4 |
| Release Date | Sep 25, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 567 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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