Linguistic Programming Research Articles

Culturally responsive modifications to Gottman's Seven Principles Program for Arab American Adults: A feasibility study

AbstractObjectiveTo assess the feasibility of implementing a culturally responsive version of Gottman's Seven Principles relationship education program in a community‐based setting for married Arab American adults.BackgroundTo provide high‐quality couple and relationship education, it is necessary to acknowledge the population's needs and cultural backgrounds. One ethnic minority group that needs special attention is the Arab American community, which shares protective factors in terms of family support, religious beliefs, resiliency, and collectivist culture.MethodWe adapted Gottman's Seven Principles Program and conducted a qualitative feasibility study to examine recruitment capability, program acceptability, demand, and participant response among 16 Arab American married adults.ResultsThe results emphasize the vital role that thoughtful cultural and linguistic program adaptation played in increasing the acceptability and engagement of Arab American participants. However, results identified the ongoing stigma in Arab American communities against overtly seeking help for marital issues.ConclusionThis feasibility study provides helpful methodological and practical guidance to inform the design of larger scale randomized trials examining the efficacy of culturally responsive marriage education programs.ImplicationsThis study outlined actionable strategies, adaptations, venues, and communication channels to reduce barriers and optimize the delivery of marriage education to Arab American couples and families.

An exploratory study on teachers’ perspective on applicability of neurolinguistic programming in developing language learning (at the high school level)

Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a fast-emerging set of tools and techniques for developing linguistic competencies among learners and teachers as well. NLP enables us to better understand the way our brain processes the words that we use and how that can impact our past, present and future. Learning second language offers high level of motivation and satisfaction to the learners. Similarly, teaching second language requires lots of planning and innovation in its application. In this context, NLP could be very helpful for teachers to improve their teaching skills, and similarly, it could facilitate learners to learn second language in a congenial environment. It could provide a roadmap for teachers to enhance the linguistic competence of their learners. On the other hand, it could enable the learners to identify their grey areas and provide solutions to work on their weaknesses. At this backdrop, the present paper attempts an exploratory study of teachers' perspective on the applicability of Neuro Linguistic Programming in developing Language Skills at the High School Level. / Keywords: neuro linguistic programming (NLP), second language (l2), teachers, learners, classroom, LSRW skills.

Pengaruh Neuro Linguistic Programming dengan Teknik Swish Pattern dan Circle of Excellence terhadap Intensi Merokok Siswa MTS X di Sleman

Nowadays, smoking is not only found among adults, even teenagers aged 11-14 years already have the intention to carry out smoking behavior, which makes the number of active smokers increase every year. Therefore, preventive efforts are needed to reduce the level of smoking intentions in adolescents before it leads to smoking behavior. One effort that can be made is to use the Neuro Linguistic Programming method with the Swish Pattern and Circle of Excellence techniques. The aim of this research is to find out whether there is an influence of Neuro Linguistic Programming with the Swish Pattern and Circle of Excellence techniques on smoking intentions. This research uses the type of research used in this research is quantitative research using quasi-experimental methods. The population used for this research was 90 class VIII students at MTs X in Sleman, aged 12-14 years, male. Then the research sample used a purposive sampling technique, totaling 20 students. This study used a smoking intention scale with a reliable value of 0.495. The research results were tested using the Paired Sample T-Test with a significance level (p) of 0.027 (p ˂ 0.05), meaning that there was a significant difference in smoking intentions between before and after treatment.

Foreign Language Student Linguistic Personality as a Vector for the Professional Bilingualism

The relevance of the study manifests itself through the use of a polyparadigmatic approach to the consideration of the linguistic personality of a translator, including cognitive, cultural, synergetic, and competence aspects. The cognitive aspect is based on the study of the linguistic consciousness of the individual, the synergetic aspect is based on achieving a harmonious translation worldview, the cultural aspect is based on the need for an interconnected study of languages and cultures, and the competence aspect is based on the formation of personal intercultural competence. The purpose of the study is to substantiate a polyparadigmatic approach to the study of the linguistic personality of a foreign student – a future translator. As a result of the study, it was established that in the digital age, with artificial intelligence constantly evolving, new trends arise in the professional bilingualism formation of a human translator interacting with artificial intelligence. This study is based on the results of accumulated pedagogical experience and theoretical provisions in this area, which unites the educational space of two universities (PNRPU, Russia and KRU named after A. Baitursynuly, Kazakhstan). The results obtained can of interest for teachers engaged in training bilingual students, linguistic program students, for the tertiary education practitioners as well as those involved into decision making and curriculum development.

Developing linguistics educators: A qualitative study of graduate linguist professional development

Abstract: In this article, we report on findings from an ongoing study of graduate students in linguistics regarding the approaches they take to develop as professional educators and how faculty and programs in linguistics can better support graduate student teaching professionalization. In focus groups with current linguistics graduate students, we identified three key themes: formal institutional training, mentor relationships (i.e. instructor and TA relationships), and peer relationships. Mentor relationships provide students with a range of experiences and degrees of support across faculty, which influences how they develop as educators. Peer socialization is also a critical component of growth and well-being, providing graduate student teachers with both practical guidance and ongoing emotional support. We illustrate this point with a case study—a weekly teaching journal club for graduate students within our own Linguistics program, which became an important space for pedagogical development. While our results point to graduate student success and resilience through socialization, they also illustrate a common issue of professionalization in academia: students gain professional skills through noninstitutional mechanisms. Teaching professionalization largely falls to the ‘hidden curriculum’, which puts students at a disadvantage, especially those from minoritized backgrounds (Smith 2013). We join other scholars in our field in calling for greater institutionalized mechanisms for professionalization to promote equitable access to vital skills for graduate students (Calhoun 2020). To that end, we conclude by suggesting ways in which faculty and departments can close this gap in graduate training.

Investigating the influence of gamification on motivation and learning outcomes in online language learning.

This study investigates the influence of gamification integration on language learning achievement among Chinese students while probing the mediating role of learners' motivation. Furthermore, it extends the boundaries of this investigation by exploring the moderating effect of digital literacy as a psychological predisposition. Data is collected through surveys from Chinese students enrolled in linguistic programs, employing a stratified random sampling technique and analyzed via SmartPLS SEM. The findings affirm the significant and positive impact of gamification integration on language learning achievement. The study introduces a moderated mediation model where learners' motivation serves as the mediator, and digital literacy acts as a moderator, further accentuating the significant impact of this integrated approach. This research advances our theoretical understanding of language learning, validating gamification's effectiveness as a motivational tool, and introduces digital literacy as a critical factor, providing deeper insights into personalized language learning experiences.

Alignment between Course Learning Outcomes and Assessments: An Analysis within Linguistic Programs at a University in Vietnam

Internationally, the trend of student-centered learning in higher education has emphasized the importance of aligning student learning outcomes with corresponding assessment methods. This study is conducted at a university in Vietnam by investigating 32 sets of syllabi and test specifications varied from English Language programs to English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) courses. The findings reveal that a lack of precision in verb usage within learning outcomes can introduce ambiguity, potentially hindering the effectiveness of both teaching and assessment. The study also highlights the significance of balancing the quantities of requirements within a single learning outcome to foster a positive and manageable learning experience. As a result, it is believed that a careful selection of verbs in writing learning outcomes, coupled with a balanced approach to requirements, can contribute to a more coherent and effective curriculum within linguistic programs.

Faculty Opinions of AI Tools: Text Generators and Machine Translators

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools recently became a prominent concern in higher education classrooms. Many teachers have implemented the technology into their assignments, while others are strictly against this technology’s use for assignments. Either way, students have found ways to use it in their academic careers. Though research on the power of AI in the workplace exists, research is lacking in its appropriate use in higher education. Universities need to define AI’s role on campus and establish guidelines on how these tools may or may not be used and how faculty can recognize misuse, specifically related to academic integrity. This study aimed to determine how faculty view AI as a part of undergraduate literature, language, and linguistics programs. From the interview study, common themes emerged, including implementation, academic integrity, the human aspect of linguistics, and the future of AI writing tools. Interviewed faculty also stated that those in higher education must tread carefully through this strong intersection between technology and the arts to use AI responsibly, strategically, and ethically. KEYWORDS: Artificial Intelligence (AI); Artificial General Intelligence (AGI); Linguistics; Higher Education; ChatGPT; Machine Translation; Academic Integrity; Ethics

Does Studying Latin in Secondary Education Predict Study Achievement in Academic Higher Education?

AbstractStudying Latin in secondary education is still widespread in Europe and believed to result in cognitive benefits, even beyond the linguistic domain. In this study we explored the relation between such study and later academic achievement in higher education (N = 1,898). First, we demonstrated that Latin students exhibit increased levels of study achievement in higher education, particularly in study programs other than those covering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Second, we explored where the instruction of Latin was a significant predictor in models of academic achievement, explaining incremental variance over 21 other cognitive, attitudinal, and demographic variables. Latin instruction was included as a variable in the prediction models in 42% of the programs (mainly in the non‐STEM ones), but the incremental predictive validity was substantial only in the linguistic programs. Our results highlight how the study of Latin can be a valuable predictor of academic achievement in other study fields.

A Snapshot of Academic Job Placements in Linguistics in the US and Canada

Abstract Most people working in the field of linguistics in the US and Canada have an intuitive sense of who the “major players” are among PhD-granting linguistics departments. Our analysis demonstrates that the frequently-perceived hierarchy of linguistics programs is indeed correct. Drawing on publicly available information from Winter/Spring, 2019 on faculty at all PhD-granting linguistics programs across the US and Canada, we use social network and heat map visualizations to demonstrate the existence of an extraordinarily strong and relatively stable hierarchy of programs whose graduates dominate the linguistics academic job market. A secondary finding is that many of the top programs are characterized by gender imbalances. We argue that the top programs’ tremendous influence on the job market as a whole affords these programs the ability – indeed, the responsibility – to take the lead in effecting positive change in the field's hiring patterns more broadly.

History of the development of machine translation systems (from the early stages to the beginning of the 21st century)

The article examines certain periods of machine translation development and the methods used to create various machine translation systems. To ensure correct historical periodization, the author defines the criteria for classifying the development of machine translation. Special attention is paid to the development of individual machine translation systems, as well as the events that had a significant impact on both the development and the hindrance of progress in the field of machine translation. Additionally, the author considers the ALPAC report and its subsequent “quiet period” of machine translation development, analyses the key specialists who have been involved in the development and improvement of machine translation systems and machine translation technologies, categorizing them into four large groups. The article reviews the dominant basis of machine translation research until the late 1980s, rooted in various linguistic rules such as parsing rules, lexical rules, lexical transfer rules, syntactic generation rules, morphology rules, etc.The author traces the emergence of the corpus-based method in machine translation, as well as its further expansion through experiments in computational modelling of cognition and perception, including the study of parallel computing, neural networks and connectionism, which offered the prospect of making the systems “learn” from past successes and failures. Besides, the author also examines the emergence of the interlingualapproach for multilingual translation of technical manuals and the history of the “pivot language”, along with the use of SLLP (specialized languages for linguistic programming).

STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS OF FACTORS AFFECTING THE MA APPLIED LINGUISTICS PROGRAM AT ADEN FACULTY OF EDUCATION

The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of MA students regarding the factors that affect the MA Applied Linguistics Program at the Faculty of Education- Aden, University of Aden, Yemen. Specifically, the study focused on the faculty, supervisors, and collaboration between departments of higher education within the country's universities. Data was collected from 30 MA students enrolled in the MA program in Applied Linguistics. The findings revealed that the MA Degree is highly influenced by many factors. Among the factors found are access to digital resources, the internet, and well-equipped libraries. The study provided suggestions and recommendations that could be put forth to the quality assurance and given urgent attention to improve the quality of the program.

Creation and importance of language corps in Uzbekistan

The article discusses the transformation of language into the language of the Internet, computer technology, mathematical linguistics, its continuation and the formation and development of computer linguistics, in particular the question of modeling natural languages for artificial intelligence. The Uzbek National Corps plays an important role in enhancing the international status of the Uzbek language. The work carried out in the field of computer linguistics plays an important role in resolving existing problems in the Uzbek language. The question of the linguistic and extralinguistic separation of special tags for marking texts and their components is studied in particular.The coding requirements for important text information are defined. The state analyzes the linguistic module and the algorithm and its types from independent components of the linguistic program code. The need for algorithms for phonological, morphological and spelling rules for the formation of the lexical and grammatical code is scientifically substantiated. The importance of such linguistic modules as phonology, morphology and spelling in the formation of the linguistic base of the national corpus of the Uzbek language is emphasized. The article examines the corpus’s primary purpose as a complex linguistic source, as well as the fact that it primarily contains two sorts of information and its types. The key effective capabilities of the corpus, according to the paper, are reducing time spent on the text analysis process and being able to explain the properties of language units in speech with thousands of instances. The national corpus, the educational corpus, and the parallel corpus are all discussed in the subject of computer linguistics. It was stressed that linguistic and extralinguistic tagging of them, the development of corpus formation algorithms, and the establishment of corpus linguistic support are all societal need. It recognizes the urgency of developing the basis for the creation of the Uzbek language corpus, conducting research in the field of computer linguistics as a scientific and theoretical source.

ANALYSIS OF THE CURRENT STATE OF TRAINING LINGUISTS USING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

This article analyzes the current state of linguists' education with an emphasis on the use of information technologies in the educational process. In the modern world, information technology has become an integral part of education, and linguistics is no exception. The article examines various aspects of the use of information technology in teaching linguists, including online resources, computer programs, artificial intelligence and other innovative methods. The author of the article analyzes the current trends and challenges faced by students and teachers of linguistic programs when integrating information technologies into the educational process. The article also examines the benefitsthat can be obtained from the use of modern technologies in the training of linguists, such as improving the availability of educational materials, improving the effectiveness of teaching and developing research skills in the field of linguistics. In conclusion, the article provides recommendations for educational institutions and teachers of linguistics on the optimal use of information technologies in the educational process in order to provide a better and modern education for future linguists.

Optimalisasi Menghafal Al-Qur'an: Penerapan Metode Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) di Pesantren Islamic Centre Sumut

This research aims to analyze the application of NLP/Neuro Linguistic Programming methods in improving the quality of memorizing the Quran at the Islamic Center. Sumut is well organized from the formation of the tasmi class, creating a conversational atmosphere to memorize, reminding that everything is aimed at and meaningful, understanding the learning style of the pupils, stimulating the brain performance to the maximum, giving judgment, identifying the problems of central and central difficulties in memorizing, giving motivation and solutions in the form of positive advice to the central and central, and giving reinforcement or strengthening. The data collection techniques used are observations, interviews, and documentation studies. The results of the research show that the implementation of the NLP/Neuro Linguistic Programming method improves the quality of memorizing the Qur'an at the Islamic Centre. Sumut is well organized starting from the formation of the tasmi class, creates a conversation atmosphere to memorize, reminds that everything is aimed at and meaningful, understands the learning style of the pupils, stimulates the brain performance to the maximum, gives judgment, identifies the problems of the centri and santriwati difficulties in falsifying, gives motivation and solutions in the form of positive advice to the santri and santriwati, gives reinforcement or strengthening, and evaluates the application of the NLP method in the Madrasah Hifzil Islamic Quran Centre.

What's in the Syllabus? Deconstructing Global Englishes Course Syllabi

AbstractDespite the recent proliferation of Global Englishes courses both quantitatively (in terms of the number of programs offered worldwide) and qualitatively (in various sizes, forms, modes, and modalities), large‐scale systematic investigations across various contexts are conspicuously underrepresented within the existing body of literature. Departing from this foundational premise, the current study seeks to address this gap through an exploratory content analysis of Global Englishes course syllabi (n = 104) offered within English, TESOL, or applied linguistics programs situated in diverse geographical settings. Positioning course syllabi as a primary data source and deconstructing them with a critical interpretative lens offer powerful insights into teacher educators' positionality of Global Englishes and the pedagogical parameters that shape their instructional decisions. Research results indicated that the courses within the dataset predominantly positioned Global Englishes in terms of its globalinguistic status, geospatial variation, and the heterogeneity characterizing its uses and users. Furthermore, the pedagogical goals of these courses primarily gravitated toward the cultivation of lower‐order thinking skills mainly through scholarship emanating from the Global North and were assessed by written assignments, examinations, and oral presentations. The apparent gap in pedagogical content, practices, and experiences needed to cultivate a robust professional knowledge base centered on Global Englishes suggests that these courses, as currently structured, run the risk of being perceived merely as “politically correct”, tokenistic and trivialized additions “about” and not “for” Global Englishes.

Muhasabah as A Moderator Variable To Strengthen The Relationship Between Neuro Linguistic Programming and Subjective Well-Being

The purpose of this study is to conduct an analytical study of the concept of muhasabah as a moderator variable to strengthen the relationship between Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Subjective well-being. The research method used is a qualitative study with a descriptive approach through a review of a number of literature on mu??sabah, NLP and Subjective well-being then looking for common ground for improving Subjective well-being. The analysis was carried out using Schleiermacher's hermeuntic theory. The results showed that (1) that the muhasabah step can be a moderator variable to strengthen the relationship between NLP and Subjective well-being; (2) the integration of Muhasabah into NLP practice or vice versa is important to be carried out in order to strengthen the discourse of Islamic psychology as the current trend develops.

Exploring EFL Supervisors' Feedback on Postgraduates' Research Proposals: Functions and Foci

Supervisory feedback plays a crucial role in supervising research in higher education. Feedback is a crucial component of successful teaching practices in the context of postgraduate research proposal writing. Effective supervisory feedback can promote supervisees' academic writing and enhance the quality of their research proposals. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the feedback functions and feedback foci that EFL supervisors employ in their written feedback when refining postgraduate research proposals. A qualitative approach and simple descriptive quantitative measures were adopted to address the study's aims and estimate the prevalence of feedback forms. The study's sample included (N = 5) supervisors (4 male and 1 female supervisor) supervising postgraduate students as part of the M.A. in Applied Linguistics program. Data were collected from five supervisory feedback reports on postgraduates' research proposals and proposal drafts. The finding revealed that the EFL supervisors predominantly used directive feedback (52%) in their feedback provision instead of referential (30%) and expressive feedback (18%). Additionally, the findings showed that the EFL supervisors primarily focused on content issues (53%), followed by organization (29%) and appropriateness (19%), and the lowest number of supervisory feedback focused on linguistic accuracy (16%). The study provides pedagogical implications for supervisors and recommendations for further studies.

Linguist is as linguist does: A comparative study on the employment and income of graduates from linguistics programs in Canada

Abstract: This study attempts to answer a perennial question asked of and by every student of linguistics: ‘What can you do with this degree?’. We address the question through an in-depth analysis of administrative and tax data from Statistics Canada (2009–2018). Specifically, this article (i) maps out educational and employment pathways of linguistics graduates in Canada, (ii) compares their earnings to graduates from other ‘competitor’ programs that future linguists consider as viable alternatives, and (iii) verifies the range of careers advertised by linguistics departments against the reality of the industries in which graduates from those departments are employed. These findings enable us to draw conclusions about the optimal and suboptimal educational and career pathways that involve a linguistics degree. Linguistics graduates tend to earn less than their peers in comparable programs, unless they pursue a lengthy educational path. The findings also point to a partial mismatch between potential careers advertised by Canadian linguistics departments and actual areas of employment after graduating with a linguistics degree. We provide suggestions for linguistics departments on how best to align the policies and practices of these programs with the ground truth of the labor market.

Linguist is as linguist does: A comparative study on the employment and income of graduates from linguistics programs in Canada: Supplemental material

Linguist is as linguist does: A comparative study on the employment and income of graduates from linguistics programs in Canada: Supplemental material