logical form n
also LF
see d-structure
logical positivism n
see positivism
logical problem of language acquisition n
see also Plato’s problem
logical subject n
a noun phrase^1 which describes, typically, the performer of the action.
Some linguists make a distinction between the grammatical subject (see
subject) and the logical subject. For example, in the passive sentence:
The cake was eaten by Vera.
the cakeis the grammatical subject but Verais the logical subject as she is
the performer of the action. In:
Vera ate the cake.
Vera would be both the grammatical and the logical subject.
see also voice^1
long consonants n
see geminate
longitudinal method n
also longitudinal study
see cross-section(al) method
long term memory n
see memory
long vowel n
see vowel
look-and-say method n
a method for teaching children to read, especially in the first language,
which is similar to the whole-word method except that words are always
taught in association with a picture or object and the pronunciation of the
word is always required.
loop input n
a type of experiential teacher training process proposed by Tessa
Woodwood that seeks to align both the content and processes of learning.
logical form