Dictionary
Argot: The Secret Language of Subcultures
An argot is an encrypted sociolect or specialized vocabulary cultivated by subcultures and marginalized groups...
Sociolinguistics
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Dictionary
Areal Linguistics: Geography of Language Contact
Areal linguistics is the study of structural convergence and shared features among languages within a...
November 6, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
Dictionary
Anodyne: Relief, Rhetoric, and Neutrality
An in-depth academic examination of the term 'anodyne,' exploring its clinical origins as a pain-relieving...
October 23, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
Dictionary
Ameslan: The Linguistic Evolution of ASL
Ameslan is a historical portmanteau for American Sign Language (ASL), denoting the natural visual-gestural language...
October 7, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
Dictionary
Accent: The Phonetics of Identity
An accent is a distinctive mode of pronunciation reflecting geographical origin, socioeconomic status, or native...
October 6, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
Dictionary
AAVE: The Linguistic Roots of Black English
African American Vernacular English (AAVE) is a rule-governed, systematic ethnolect of English with distinct morphosyntactic...
October 6, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
Dictionary
AAVE: Structure, History, and Identity
An in-depth sociolinguistic examination of African American Vernacular English (AAVE), detailing its grammatical rules, historical...
October 5, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
Scales
Attitude Toward Code Switching (ATCS)
The Attitude Toward Code Switching (ATCS) scale is a 9-item psychometric instrument developed by Melissa...
September 18, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
Scales
Self-perceived Accent
The Self-perceived Accent Scale (SPAS), developed by John F. Dovidio and Agata Gluszek, is an...
September 17, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
Theories
Communication Accommodation Theory – Howard Giles
A comprehensive academic analysis of Howard Giles' Communication Accommodation Theory, exploring convergence, divergence, and intergroup...
September 5, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti