David Lloyd George : Biography
Here is the biography, on the spartacus encyclopedia, of Lloyd George, "the man who won the war".
...
Saturday, October 10, 2009
L2 Civilization Opposition to World War I - Wikipedia
Opposition to World War I - Wikipedia
This short wikipedia article gives some information about opposition to world war one, which generally mobilized small numbers of people.
This short wikipedia article gives some information about opposition to world war one, which generally mobilized small numbers of people.
L2 civilization YouTube - A Little Bit of Cucumber - Harry Champion (1915)
YouTube - A Little Bit of Cucumber - Harry Champion (1915)
This was one of the most popular songs of 1915. It doesn't talk about the war.
This was one of the most popular songs of 1915. It doesn't talk about the war.
L2 Civilization YouTube - Battle of the Somme - Real Footage
YouTube - Battle of the Somme - Real Footage
If you follow this you tube link you can see some film of the Battle of the Somme in 1916. When the film was shown in cinemas in Britain, it shocked many people at home. It was the first time they had seen war on the screen.
If you follow this you tube link you can see some film of the Battle of the Somme in 1916. When the film was shown in cinemas in Britain, it shocked many people at home. It was the first time they had seen war on the screen.
Friday, October 09, 2009
Monday, October 05, 2009
British popular culture - the history of Monty Python
Is Monty Python's Flying Circus dead as a parrot? - Features, Comedy - The Independent
Follow the link above for an article about Monty Python. Or judge for yourself by watching these sketches on Youtube :
In this imaginary office, you can pay someone to disagree with you and have a good argument.
The ministry of silly walks
This man works as an accountant. He would like to be a liontamer, so goes for an interview.
Follow the link above for an article about Monty Python. Or judge for yourself by watching these sketches on Youtube :
In this imaginary office, you can pay someone to disagree with you and have a good argument.
The ministry of silly walks
This man works as an accountant. He would like to be a liontamer, so goes for an interview.
Saturday, October 03, 2009
Bloc 2 identités et conflits
Ce petit article de wikipedia introduit la question du multiculturalisme.
Britain since 1900 - some links
Music
A hit record of the very beginning of the twentieth century : Marie Lloyd "When I take my morning promenade"
My article La musique populaire en Grande Bretagne en 1916, in French.
Reforms
The National Insurance Act of 1911
People
George Bernard Shaw was an important playwright and intellectual of edwardian times. On this page you will find a series of short quotations from his work.
A hit record of the very beginning of the twentieth century : Marie Lloyd "When I take my morning promenade"
My article La musique populaire en Grande Bretagne en 1916, in French.
Reforms
The National Insurance Act of 1911
People
George Bernard Shaw was an important playwright and intellectual of edwardian times. On this page you will find a series of short quotations from his work.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
L1 tutorat - profitez-en!
Infos tutorat 2009 2010
Cette année le tutorat est assuré par trois étudiantes de Paris XII inscrites en master 1 ou 2 d’anglais.
Voici les créneaux pendant lesquels tout étudiant de première année d’anglais peut venir chercher de l’aide et travailler auprès de ces tuteurs, dès le 28 septembre 2009.
Claire Troisbé-Bauman, étudiante en master 2, répondra aux questions des étudiants tous les
lundi de 13 à 14h salle 143.
Emeline Dilichen, également étudiante en master 2 d’anglais, assurera l’accueil des étudiants de L1 tous les
mardi entre 12 et 14h salle 268.
Melody Gerbaud, inscrite en Master 1 recevra les étudiants tous les mercredi entre 13h et 14h
et
vendredi entre13h et 14h salle 315
Claire pourra également renseigner et aider les étudiants tous les
jeudi de 13 à 14 salle 215
Cette année le tutorat est assuré par trois étudiantes de Paris XII inscrites en master 1 ou 2 d’anglais.
Voici les créneaux pendant lesquels tout étudiant de première année d’anglais peut venir chercher de l’aide et travailler auprès de ces tuteurs, dès le 28 septembre 2009.
Claire Troisbé-Bauman, étudiante en master 2, répondra aux questions des étudiants tous les
lundi de 13 à 14h salle 143.
Emeline Dilichen, également étudiante en master 2 d’anglais, assurera l’accueil des étudiants de L1 tous les
mardi entre 12 et 14h salle 268.
Melody Gerbaud, inscrite en Master 1 recevra les étudiants tous les mercredi entre 13h et 14h
et
vendredi entre13h et 14h salle 315
Claire pourra également renseigner et aider les étudiants tous les
jeudi de 13 à 14 salle 215
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Hell's bells! The joy of Morris Dancing - This Britain, UK - The Independent
Hell's bells! The joy of Morris Dancing - This Britain, UK - The Independent
A new film ... about traditional dancing in England!
A new film ... about traditional dancing in England!
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Listening comprehension practice
Agrégation externe : compréhension orale session 2009
If you want to practise your listening comprehension in English, follow the link above. You will find there a series of passages which were used for the Aggrégation in France this year. The candidates were expected to note down every word, but if your English is not at that level yet, you can see if you understand most of what is said. Many of the passages are from news bulletins; you will of course need to listen several times.
If you want to practise your listening comprehension in English, follow the link above. You will find there a series of passages which were used for the Aggrégation in France this year. The candidates were expected to note down every word, but if your English is not at that level yet, you can see if you understand most of what is said. Many of the passages are from news bulletins; you will of course need to listen several times.
Friday, September 18, 2009
For everyone - classic British comedy - Two Ronnies: Opticians
YouTube - Two Ronnies: Opticians
Follow this link to see on Youtube a classic comedy sketch from the British duo, the Two Ronnies.
Follow this link to see on Youtube a classic comedy sketch from the British duo, the Two Ronnies.
L2 Civilisation britannique : Whig history - Wikipedia
Whig history - Wikipedia
As I will be explaining, one of the dangers of looking at history is seeing it as automatic and inevitable progress towards a better world. The technical term for this view is "the whig view of history" : click on the link above to read the wikipedia article which explains what this is.
As I will be explaining, one of the dangers of looking at history is seeing it as automatic and inevitable progress towards a better world. The technical term for this view is "the whig view of history" : click on the link above to read the wikipedia article which explains what this is.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
L2 Thème - votre meilleur ami!
Grammar is one of the most difficult parts about studying English. You can generally absorb vocabulary by reading, and improve your listening comprehension by watching films in English. You will not absorb grammar. You need to know this book very well indeed. It's not an easy book - each section will need to be read three or four times, and compared with other grammar books... but it is important work.
If one of your objectives is to get your degree, remember that poor grammar will lose you marks in every exam, not just in the grammar exam!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Quentin Crisp - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Quentin Crisp - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The biography of gay British raconteur Quentin Crisp.
The biography of gay British raconteur Quentin Crisp.
The Mike Harding Show - folk music from Britain
BBC - BBC Radio 2 Programmes - The Mike Harding Show
Every week on BBC radio, available on the Internet, Mike Harding presents a programme on folk and acoustic music, mostly from the British Isles. Irish folk music is quite well-known internationally, but for people who are curious about English and Scottish folk music, this programme could be very interesting. Click on the link above.
Every week on BBC radio, available on the Internet, Mike Harding presents a programme on folk and acoustic music, mostly from the British Isles. Irish folk music is quite well-known internationally, but for people who are curious about English and Scottish folk music, this programme could be very interesting. Click on the link above.
Monday, September 14, 2009
L2 Civilisation britannique - British History Timeline
BBC - History - British History Timeline
Rappelez-vous les évènements marquants en lisant cette chronologie mise en ligne par la BBC.
Cours de L1 Bloc 2
Mes cours de L1 bloc 2 "Identités et conflits sociaux et ethniques en Grande Bretagne" auront lieu les vendredi, de 11h à 13h, dans l'amphi Vert. Ces cours ont lieu en français. Le programme, et d'autres informations, seront disponibles bientôt sur ce blog.
L2 civilisation britannique Groupe 1
I will be teaching British Civilization (Britain since 1900) to L2 group 1 this semester. The classes will take place on Fridays : from 1:30pm to 3pm in room 318; then from 4pm to 5:30pm in Prefab 902.
In addition, every second week from the 9th October, we will be having the computer and internet technology applied to civilization studies classes (TICE) on the 3rd floor at 8:30am on Friday mornings.
Attendance at all the classes is obligatory.
Further information (the programme, for example) will be available on this blog soon.
In addition, every second week from the 9th October, we will be having the computer and internet technology applied to civilization studies classes (TICE) on the 3rd floor at 8:30am on Friday mornings.
Attendance at all the classes is obligatory.
Further information (the programme, for example) will be available on this blog soon.
:: Michael Rosen - The Website ::
:: Michael Rosen - The Website ::
Michael Rosen, English children's poet...
Michael Rosen, English children's poet...
Friday, September 11, 2009
Current affairs : Treatment of Alan Turing was “appalling” - PM | Number10.gov.uk
Treatment of Alan Turing was “appalling” - PM | Number10.gov.uk
The British Prime minister made this week an official apology for the treatment in the 1950s of the mathematician Alan Turing. Alan Turing played an important role in breaking nazi codes during the second world war, but in the 1950s he was arrested and mistreated for being a homosexual.
The British Prime minister made this week an official apology for the treatment in the 1950s of the mathematician Alan Turing. Alan Turing played an important role in breaking nazi codes during the second world war, but in the 1950s he was arrested and mistreated for being a homosexual.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
British Health System Hits Back At U.S. Critics
British Health System Hits Back At U.S. Critics
As you probably know there is a major debate going on in the United States about the healthcare system, and the reform which president Obama is proposing. Some of the opponents of Obama have expressed some very harsh criticisms of the British health system, the NHS. This article talks of some people who want to defend the reputation of the British system.
As you probably know there is a major debate going on in the United States about the healthcare system, and the reform which president Obama is proposing. Some of the opponents of Obama have expressed some very harsh criticisms of the British health system, the NHS. This article talks of some people who want to defend the reputation of the British system.
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Monday, September 07, 2009
Petit quizz - que trouvera-t-on si on suit la flèche?
Cliquez sur la photo d'abord pour la voir en grand.
The quest for the perfect pint: Britain's 25 best pubs - This Britain, UK - The Independent
The quest for the perfect pint: Britain's 25 best pubs - This Britain, UK - The Independent
La rentrée se profile, mais il reste un moment pour s'amuser. Cliquez sur le lien pour voir une liste des 25 meilleurs pubs au Royaume Uni, selon un quotidien londonien.
La rentrée se profile, mais il reste un moment pour s'amuser. Cliquez sur le lien pour voir une liste des 25 meilleurs pubs au Royaume Uni, selon un quotidien londonien.
Phonetics - Sound Comparisons
Sound Comparisons
If you want to hear some words pronounced in English accents from different parts of Britain, America and other parts of the world, visit this fascinating site hosted by the University of Edinburgh.
If you want to hear some words pronounced in English accents from different parts of Britain, America and other parts of the world, visit this fascinating site hosted by the University of Edinburgh.
Sunday, September 06, 2009
Tim Lott: We've never had it so good in Britain, despite our moaning - Commentators, Opinion - The Independent
Tim Lott: We've never had it so good in Britain, despite our moaning - Commentators, Opinion - The Independent
This journalist compares Britain today to Britain fifty or seventy years ago, and considers that things are much better today.
This journalist compares Britain today to Britain fifty or seventy years ago, and considers that things are much better today.
Saturday, September 05, 2009
Students celebrate best ever results - GCSEs - Education - News - Accrington Observer
Students celebrate best ever results - GCSEs - Education - News - Accrington Observer
This article from a local newspaper in Lancashire will show some things about the British education system today. Notice how schools are encouraged to specialize : a "business and entreprise college" a "sports academy" etc.
This article from a local newspaper in Lancashire will show some things about the British education system today. Notice how schools are encouraged to specialize : a "business and entreprise college" a "sports academy" etc.
BFI | Features | The BFI 100 | 1-10
BFI | Features | The BFI 100 | 1-10
If you like cinema, this site gives you a list of the "hundred best British films" of the twentieth century...
If you like cinema, this site gives you a list of the "hundred best British films" of the twentieth century...
Thursday, September 03, 2009
Was the Second World War Britain's finest hour? - This Britain, UK - The Independent
Was the Second World War Britain's finest hour? - This Britain, UK - The Independent
A comment, in a British daily newspaper, about the 70th anniversary of the second world war.
A comment, in a British daily newspaper, about the 70th anniversary of the second world war.
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
An exhibition in London
In London this month, a new exhibition in the National Portrait Gallery : Gay Icons
Monday, August 31, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
YouTube - The Two Ronnies: Mastermind
YouTube - The Two Ronnies: Mastermind
You can prepare your English studies by watching this classic comedy sketch from the British duo The Two Ronnies.
The contestant specializes in answering questions at the wrong moment.
You can prepare your English studies by watching this classic comedy sketch from the British duo The Two Ronnies.
The contestant specializes in answering questions at the wrong moment.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Current Affairs : GCSE: French disappearing from classrooms as modern languages are abandoned | Education | guardian.co.uk
GCSE: French disappearing from classrooms as modern languages are abandoned | Education | guardian.co.uk
This article from The Guardian explains how more and more young people in Britain are not learning a foreign language...
This article from The Guardian explains how more and more young people in Britain are not learning a foreign language...
Saturday, August 15, 2009
A steak and kidney pie and chow mein, please - News - Accrington Observer
A steak and kidney pie and chow mein, please - News - Accrington Observer
This article from a local newspaper looks at the mix between different kind sof food popular in Britain. The famous "traditional British pie" company has taken on a young woman who speaks Cantonese and Mandarin, in order to sell their pies to Chinese restaurants and Take-aways around the North West of England.
This article from a local newspaper looks at the mix between different kind sof food popular in Britain. The famous "traditional British pie" company has taken on a young woman who speaks Cantonese and Mandarin, in order to sell their pies to Chinese restaurants and Take-aways around the North West of England.
Migration Histories
Migration Histories
A very comprehensive site about immigrants to Britain, in particular Jewish, Caribbean, Irish and South Asian communities.
A very comprehensive site about immigrants to Britain, in particular Jewish, Caribbean, Irish and South Asian communities.
The brutal truth about America’s healthcare - Americas, World - The Independent
The brutal truth about America’s healthcare - Americas, World - The Independent
The opinion of a British daily newspaper about the US healthcare system. Follow the link.
The opinion of a British daily newspaper about the US healthcare system. Follow the link.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Ancient royal tomb found in Scotland - Home News, UK - The Independent
Ancient royal tomb found in Scotland - Home News, UK - The Independent
Meanwhile in Scotland, a 4 000 year old royal tomb has been found!
Meanwhile in Scotland, a 4 000 year old royal tomb has been found!
Across the Atlantic, battle rages over value of NHS - Health News, Health & Families - The Independent
Across the Atlantic, battle rages over value of NHS - Health News, Health & Families - The Independent
In the United States, Barack Obama is planning changes in the health care system and a very fierce debate is raging. Obama's opponents say that he wants a British-style system, and paint a very black picture of the British system, a system where private insurance has almost no role.
But the British are very proud of the NHS, and a campaign to defend it from criticisms is underway. Follow the link.
In the United States, Barack Obama is planning changes in the health care system and a very fierce debate is raging. Obama's opponents say that he wants a British-style system, and paint a very black picture of the British system, a system where private insurance has almost no role.
But the British are very proud of the NHS, and a campaign to defend it from criticisms is underway. Follow the link.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
British Museum - Highlight objects
British Museum - Highlight objects
This exhibition at the British museum, some of which you can see online, shows political medals from past centuries. The medals were made to attack, criticize or mock political figures. Follow the link.
This exhibition at the British museum, some of which you can see online, shows political medals from past centuries. The medals were made to attack, criticize or mock political figures. Follow the link.
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
London Shop Fronts
London Shop Fronts
Pour ceux qui aiment Londres - suivez le lien ci-dessus pour voir une collection de photos des devantures de magasin à Londres.
Pour ceux qui aiment Londres - suivez le lien ci-dessus pour voir une collection de photos des devantures de magasin à Londres.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Why does America hold Britain's leash? | SocialistWorker.org
Why does America hold Britain's leash? | SocialistWorker.org
A left-wing US newspaper gives its opinion about UK-US relations.
A left-wing US newspaper gives its opinion about UK-US relations.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Law lords pass into history with move to the UK's new supreme court - Times Online
Law lords pass into history with move to the UK's new supreme court - Times Online
The British Justice system is being reformed and a new Supreme Court is being introduced...
The British Justice system is being reformed and a new Supreme Court is being introduced...
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Population of Britain (UK)
Population of Britain (UK): "Britain ranks 18th in the world in terms of population size."
Une école en Angleterre a mis en place ce site web pour donner quelques informations d ebase sur la Grande Bretagne aujourd'dui. Il pourrait servir de révision.
Une école en Angleterre a mis en place ce site web pour donner quelques informations d ebase sur la Grande Bretagne aujourd'dui. Il pourrait servir de révision.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Going nowhere: My life in a wheelchair - Features, Health & Families - The Independent
Going nowhere: My life in a wheelchair - Features, Health & Families - The Independent
It is not easy being disabled in England, as this journalist found out after an accident. (Follow the link).
It is not easy being disabled in England, as this journalist found out after an accident. (Follow the link).
Sunday, July 26, 2009
The last of the noblest generation - Home News, UK - The Independent
The last of the noblest generation - Home News, UK - The Independent
The last surviving British soldier from the First World War died yesterday. Here is an article from today's Independent newspaper.
The last surviving British soldier from the First World War died yesterday. Here is an article from today's Independent newspaper.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Quiz langue française
Quiz langue française
Même pour les études d'anglais, on a besoin d'un bon niveau d'expression écrite en français. Suivez le lien pour vous amuser avec quelques questionnaires parfois difficiles.
Même pour les études d'anglais, on a besoin d'un bon niveau d'expression écrite en français. Suivez le lien pour vous amuser avec quelques questionnaires parfois difficiles.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
If the UK were a village of 100 people... - Features, Health & Families - The Independent
If the UK were a village of 100 people... - Features, Health & Families - The Independent
Qui est qui en Grande Bretagne aujourdh'ui, dans cet article de The Independant.
Qui est qui en Grande Bretagne aujourdh'ui, dans cet article de The Independant.
Monday, July 20, 2009
BBC World Service - Documentaries - From Guantanamo to paradise
BBC World Service - Documentaries - From Guantanamo to paradise
A current affairs radio programme from the BBC.
A current affairs radio programme from the BBC.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
A video of life in Britain in 1904
CULTURE DEFAULT VIRAL ST_UIP
I came across this video which shows the streets of London in 1904. Notice the hats.
I came across this video which shows the streets of London in 1904. Notice the hats.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Comment construire sa bibliographie de mémoire universitaire ?
Comment construire sa bibliographie de mémoire universitaire ?
Pour ceux qui, comme moi, sont occupés à écrire des mémoires ou articles universitaires : un rappel des règles pour la bibliographie.
Pour ceux qui, comme moi, sont occupés à écrire des mémoires ou articles universitaires : un rappel des règles pour la bibliographie.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Charles Bremner - Times Online - WBLG: The battle for Sunday in France
Charles Bremner - Times Online - WBLG: The battle for Sunday in France
Thanks to Jean Sabiron for recommending this article on Sunday in France, seen in The Times.
Thanks to Jean Sabiron for recommending this article on Sunday in France, seen in The Times.
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Climbers may be barred from Uluru - Australasia, World - The Independent
Climbers may be barred from Uluru - Australasia, World - The Independent
In the British press : a debate in Australia concerning aboriginal sacred sites, and tourists.
In the British press : a debate in Australia concerning aboriginal sacred sites, and tourists.
Contestation sociale WCML | Galleries > Image galleries
WCML | Galleries > Image galleries
If you follow the above link, you can see a collection of banners and symbols from the history of the British Trade Union movement.
If you follow the above link, you can see a collection of banners and symbols from the history of the British Trade Union movement.
Tom Lehrer - a song about nuclear war
Today a little American culture - an anti-war song from the comic singer Tom Lehrer, from forty or so years ago. Here are the lyrics :
This is the song that some of the boys sang as they went bravely off to World War III:
So long, mom,
I'm off to drop the bomb,
So don't wait up for me.
But while you swelter
Down there in your shelter
You can see me
On your TV.
While we're attacking frontally
Watch Brinkally and Huntally
Describing contrapuntally
The cities we have lost.
No need for you to miss a minute of the agonizing holocaust. Yeah!
Little Johnny Jones, he was a US pilot,
And no shrinking violet was he.
He was mighty proud when World War III was declared.
He wasn't scared, no siree!
And this is what he said on
His way to Armageddon:
So long, mom,
I'm off to drop the bomb,
So don't wait up for me.
But though I may roam,
I'll come back to my home
Although it may be
A pile of debris.
Remember, mommy,
I'm off to get a commie,
So send me a salami
And try to smile somehow.
I'll look for you when the war is over,
An hour and a half from now!
Monday, July 06, 2009
YouTube - Are You Being Served? No Sale 1/3
YouTube - Are You Being Served? No Sale 1/3
This youtube video is an extract from a nineteen seventies British comedy "Are you being served". It seems rather old-fashioned these days, but you can practise your English with it.
This youtube video is an extract from a nineteen seventies British comedy "Are you being served". It seems rather old-fashioned these days, but you can practise your English with it.
Gerd Bayer (2009) Heavy Metal Music in Britain
Gerd Bayer (2009) Heavy Metal Music in Britain
A new book has just been published by researchers studying the history of British popular music. Click on the link above.
A new book has just been published by researchers studying the history of British popular music. Click on the link above.
BBC NEWS | UK | England | London | Plinth 'statues' for July chosen
BBC NEWS | UK | England | London | Plinth 'statues' for July chosen
A Trafalgar Square à Londres, un projet particulier d'Art Contemporain. Pendant 100 jours, plus de 2 000 personnes vont être la statue sur le socle pendant une heure chacun. Ils ont le droit de faire ce qu'ils veulent, tant que ce n'est pas illégal. Suivez le lien pour le rapport de la BBC.
A Trafalgar Square à Londres, un projet particulier d'Art Contemporain. Pendant 100 jours, plus de 2 000 personnes vont être la statue sur le socle pendant une heure chacun. Ils ont le droit de faire ce qu'ils veulent, tant que ce n'est pas illégal. Suivez le lien pour le rapport de la BBC.
BBC - Radio 4 - Podcast
BBC - Radio 4 - Podcast
Quand on apprend une langue, la grammaire en particulier nécessite un travail concentré et rigoureux. Mais pour le vocabulaire, et la compréhension orale, c'est la quantité qui compte. Ainsi, les podcast de la radio de la BBC sont un outil précieux pour les étudiants. Téléchargez en MP3 une émission d'une vingtaine de minutes - comique, scientifique, historique ou d'actualité, et écoutez trois ou quatre fois. Suivez le lien ci-dessus.
Quand on apprend une langue, la grammaire en particulier nécessite un travail concentré et rigoureux. Mais pour le vocabulaire, et la compréhension orale, c'est la quantité qui compte. Ainsi, les podcast de la radio de la BBC sont un outil précieux pour les étudiants. Téléchargez en MP3 une émission d'une vingtaine de minutes - comique, scientifique, historique ou d'actualité, et écoutez trois ou quatre fois. Suivez le lien ci-dessus.
Sunday, July 05, 2009
Pour les étudiants en linguistique
Pour les étudiants avancés de la grammaire anglaise, je vous signale ce livre, que vient de publier un groupe d'universitaires, dont mon ami Raphaël Salkie.
Vient de paraître
Modality in English
Theory and description
Raphael Salkie, Pierre Busuttil, Johan van der Auwera (eds.)
Collection : Topics in English Linguistics 58
Editors : Elisabeth Closs Traugott and Bernd Kortmann
2009 - Mouton de Gruyter
Berlin – New York
ISBN 978-3-11-019634-4
ISSN 1434-3452
Contents :
1. Introduction
Raphael Salkie, Pierre Busuttil and Johan van der Auwera
9. Towards a typology of modality in language
Paul Larreya
31. ‘Not-yet-factual at time t’: a neglected modal concept
Renaat Declerck
55. Semantic ascent, deixis, intersubjectivity and modality
Keith Mitchell
79. Degrees of modality
Raphael Salkie
105. Another look at modals and subjectivity
Jelena Timotijevic
123. For a topological representation of the modal system of English
Alain Deschamps and Lionel Dufaye
145. Epistemic might in the interrogative
Gilbert Ghio
159. MAY in concessive contexts
Jean-Claude Souesme
177. When may means must: deontic modality in English statute construction
Ross Charnock
199. Legal English and the ‘modal revolution’
Christopher Williams
211. Posteriority in expressions with must and have to: a case of interplay between syntax, semantics and pragmatics
An Verhulst
223. Using the adjectives surprised/surprising to express epistemic modality
Christiane Rocq-Migette
237. Commitment and subjectivity in the discourse of a judicial inquiry
Juana I. Marin-Arrese
269. Hearsay adverbs and modality
Agnès Celle
295. When Yes means No, and other hidden modalities
Claude Rivière
315. Modality and the history of English adhortatives
Manfred Krug
349. On the “great modal shift” sustained by come to VP
Philippe Bourdin
377. Author index
380. Subject index
Vient de paraître
Modality in English
Theory and description
Raphael Salkie, Pierre Busuttil, Johan van der Auwera (eds.)
Collection : Topics in English Linguistics 58
Editors : Elisabeth Closs Traugott and Bernd Kortmann
2009 - Mouton de Gruyter
Berlin – New York
ISBN 978-3-11-019634-4
ISSN 1434-3452
Contents :
1. Introduction
Raphael Salkie, Pierre Busuttil and Johan van der Auwera
9. Towards a typology of modality in language
Paul Larreya
31. ‘Not-yet-factual at time t’: a neglected modal concept
Renaat Declerck
55. Semantic ascent, deixis, intersubjectivity and modality
Keith Mitchell
79. Degrees of modality
Raphael Salkie
105. Another look at modals and subjectivity
Jelena Timotijevic
123. For a topological representation of the modal system of English
Alain Deschamps and Lionel Dufaye
145. Epistemic might in the interrogative
Gilbert Ghio
159. MAY in concessive contexts
Jean-Claude Souesme
177. When may means must: deontic modality in English statute construction
Ross Charnock
199. Legal English and the ‘modal revolution’
Christopher Williams
211. Posteriority in expressions with must and have to: a case of interplay between syntax, semantics and pragmatics
An Verhulst
223. Using the adjectives surprised/surprising to express epistemic modality
Christiane Rocq-Migette
237. Commitment and subjectivity in the discourse of a judicial inquiry
Juana I. Marin-Arrese
269. Hearsay adverbs and modality
Agnès Celle
295. When Yes means No, and other hidden modalities
Claude Rivière
315. Modality and the history of English adhortatives
Manfred Krug
349. On the “great modal shift” sustained by come to VP
Philippe Bourdin
377. Author index
380. Subject index
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
The Big Question: How do Britain's sharia courts work, and are they a good thing? - Home News, UK - The Independent
The Big Question: How do Britain's sharia courts work, and are they a good thing? - Home News, UK - The Independent
In Britain, muslims or Jews may, if they wish, take their disputes (divorce etc.) to tribunals organized by their religious authorities. This article from a Britosh daily newspaper looks at this practice.
In Britain, muslims or Jews may, if they wish, take their disputes (divorce etc.) to tribunals organized by their religious authorities. This article from a Britosh daily newspaper looks at this practice.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Basic Paragraph Construction for ESL Classes and Learners
Basic Paragraph Construction for ESL Classes and Learners
I am in the process of correcting the last few scripts from the exam retakes. It seems quite a few students have difficulties using paragraphs - they sometimes make one paragraph lats more than a page. If you follow the link above, you will see some guidelines on using paragraphs in English.
I am in the process of correcting the last few scripts from the exam retakes. It seems quite a few students have difficulties using paragraphs - they sometimes make one paragraph lats more than a page. If you follow the link above, you will see some guidelines on using paragraphs in English.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Histoire pour tous -visite virtuelle au British museum
Histoire pour tous
Faites un petit tour en ligne au British Museum à Londres.
Sur place aussi, l'entrée est gratuite...
Faites un petit tour en ligne au British Museum à Londres.
Sur place aussi, l'entrée est gratuite...
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Leading article: The music will be his legacy - Leading Articles, Opinion - The Independent
Leading article: The music will be his legacy - Leading Articles, Opinion - The Independent
The daily British newspaper The Independent speaks of Michael Jackson's sad demise.
The daily British newspaper The Independent speaks of Michael Jackson's sad demise.
Friday, June 26, 2009
The weapon Britain hoped would defeat the Nazis... - This Britain, UK - The Independent
The weapon Britain hoped would defeat the Nazis... - This Britain, UK - The Independent
In today's newspaper, a newly discovered piece of history about the second world war.
In today's newspaper, a newly discovered piece of history about the second world war.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
La rentrée 2009
On prépare déjà la rentrée. En premier semestre 2009-2010, je vais enseigner les cours suivants à Créteil.
L1 Cours magistral (en français) "Identités et conflits sociaux et ethniques en Grande Bretagne 1918-2008"
L1 Projet professionnel (en français)
L2 British Civilization : Britain since 1900
L2 Computer and Internet skills for British civilization study (TICE)
L2 Phonetics
L2 Literary Translation (thème littéraire)
L1 Cours magistral (en français) "Identités et conflits sociaux et ethniques en Grande Bretagne 1918-2008"
L1 Projet professionnel (en français)
L2 British Civilization : Britain since 1900
L2 Computer and Internet skills for British civilization study (TICE)
L2 Phonetics
L2 Literary Translation (thème littéraire)
Oxford DNB: Gardeners of the British Isles
Oxford DNB: Gardeners of the British Isles
On this website you can read about leading British gardeners!
On this website you can read about leading British gardeners!
The Big Question: What would have happened if Henry VIII had obtained his divorce? - This Britain, UK - The Independent
The Big Question: What would have happened if Henry VIII had obtained his divorce? - This Britain, UK - The Independent
A controversial debate about Henry VIII in a leading British daily newspaper.
A controversial debate about Henry VIII in a leading British daily newspaper.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Looking For Eric, Ken Loach, 116 mins, (15)
Soi Cowboy, Thomas Clay, 117 mins, (15) - Reviews, Films - The Independent
Looking For Eric, Ken Loach, 116 mins, (15)<br>Soi Cowboy, Thomas Clay, 117 mins, (15) - Reviews, Films - The Independent
This article is about Ken Loach's new film... with Eric Cantona.
This article is about Ken Loach's new film... with Eric Cantona.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
Voyages | Do you speak airport english?
Voyages | Do you speak airport english?
Si vous avez la chance de partir au loin en vacances ... petit rappel de vocabulaire.
Si vous avez la chance de partir au loin en vacances ... petit rappel de vocabulaire.
Monday, June 08, 2009
Sunday, June 07, 2009
University World News - GLOBAL: Gender perceptions influence performance
University World News - GLOBAL: Gender perceptions influence performance
How do girls and boys succeed in their studies around the world? Are they still held back by ideas of the differences between boys and girls. This article from University World News looks at the situation.
How do girls and boys succeed in their studies around the world? Are they still held back by ideas of the differences between boys and girls. This article from University World News looks at the situation.
Friday, June 05, 2009
Emmeline Pankhurst - Wikipedia
Emmeline Pankhurst - Wikipedia
Next week is the anniversary of the death of one of the British suffragette leaders, Emmeline Pankhurst, a contradictory figure as you can see in this article - click on the link above.
Next week is the anniversary of the death of one of the British suffragette leaders, Emmeline Pankhurst, a contradictory figure as you can see in this article - click on the link above.
Poor students 'priced out of university by top-up fees' - Education News, Education - The Independent
Poor students 'priced out of university by top-up fees' - Education News, Education - The Independent
En Angleterre, les enfants de familles modestes vont de moins en moins à l'université. Voir cet article du Independent.
En Angleterre, les enfants de familles modestes vont de moins en moins à l'université. Voir cet article du Independent.
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