Language and Linguistics: Emerging Trends -- Contents -- Preface -- As the Call, so the Echo: Proverbs as Cues to Cultural Knowledge and Language Change -- Abstract -- Introduction -- What Is a Proverb? -- Why Use Metaphysical Wisdom? -- Why Is It Important to Study Proverbs? -- Research Design -- Results -- Conclusion -- References -- Specifying Coordination An Investigation into the Syntax of Dislocation, Extraposition and Parenthesis -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. A Typology of Coordinators in English and Dutch -- 3. Specifying Coordination at Various Levels -- 4. Non-Restrictive Construal and Secondary Propositions -- 5. Anchored Parentheses -- 6. Left-Dislocation and Discourse-Anchoring -- 7. Parentheses: An Overview -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Learner Perception and Strategies for Pragmatic Acquisition: A Glimpse into Online Learning Materials -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Relevant Background Information -- Methodology -- Findings -- Suggestions for Future Research -- Conclusion -- References -- "Best Success Through Language Loss?" An Incipient Austrian Sociolinguistic Study on Open Questions in Education and Migration Research -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. State of The Art - With Special Consideration of the Austrian Situation -- 3. Preparatory Work for the Incipient Study: An Explorative Investigation -- 4. Incipient Study - Theoretical Framework -- 5. Incipient Study - Aims of Analysis -- 6. Incipient Study - Methods -- Conclusion -- References -- A Contribution to the Study of Russian Euphemistic Youth Slang -- Abstract -- Introduction -- 1. Pregnancy and Abortion -- 2. Contraception -- 3. Copulation -- 4. Erection -- 5. Expletives -- 6. Group Sex -- 7. Homosexuality -- 8. Masturbation and Menstruation -- 9. Oral Sex and Orgasm -- 10. Penis -- 11. Prostitute -- 12. Virgin and Vulva/Vagina.

13. Backside and Anal Sex -- 14. Lavatorial Matters and Vomitting -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- What Do We Learn on Language Acquisition from Williams Syndrome? -- Abstract -- Introduction -- 1. Language Abilities of Individuals with WS -- 2. The Development of the Language Skills -- Conclusion -- References -- The Need for Explicit Inferential Methods in Linguistics -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The Inferential Situation in Contemporary Linguistics -- 3. The Need for Explicit Inferential Methods -- 4. The Conservative Backlash -- Conclusion -- References -- 'Doing' Disciplinary Power: Manager-Subordinate Interaction in a Staff Meeting -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methods -- The Data -- Analysis -- Conclusion -- Appendix 1. Transcript Conventions Used -- Appendix 2. Complete Transcript -- References -- Simulation Tasks: Can EFL Learners Interact as Effectively with Each Other as They Can with Native Speakers? -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Background -- Research Design -- Results and Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- The Effect of Text Difficulty of Reading Comprehension Tests on Cognitive and Metacognitive Strategy Use -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Reading and Test-Taking Strategy Research -- Method -- Instrumentation -- Results -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- Appendices -- Index.