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Hans India
5 days ago
- General
- Hans India
How linguistic shapes learning and culture
Imagine an eight-year-old greeting her grandmother with a word unheard for decades. Without realising it, she is breathing life into a nearly extinct language—what linguists call 'back to basilection.' In that moment, history isn't just remembered; it is spoken. This power of language forces us to rethink how communication, culture, and education are deeply intertwined. The role of linguistics in learning Linguistics is more than memorising grammar rules—it's the study of how language works. By understanding phonetics (how sounds are formed), learners master pronunciation and accents. Studying syntax, morphology, and semantics enables them to build clear, precise sentences and expand vocabulary. This awareness enriches literary skills, empowering both individuals and societies. 'Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.' — Rita Mae Brown Syntax: The structure that guides meaning Like a road map for travellers, syntax is the framework that guides meaning. It dictates the order of words for clarity, logic, and cultural expression. Examples: 1. Correct Syntax (English) – The quick brown cat jumps over the lazy dog. (Subject → Verb → Object) 2. Incorrect Syntax – Jumps cat the over lazy dog brown quick the. (Meaning collapses when rules break.) 3. Cultural Nuance – Yoda's 'Powerful you have become' uses unconventional order to express character identity. Why it matters: Proper syntax avoids confusion ('Let's eat, Grandma!' vs. 'Let's eat Grandma!') and reveals how different languages—like Japanese (SOV) or Welsh (VSO)—shape worldview. 'Syntax is the skeleton of language; without it, meaning collapses.' — Noam Chomsky Branches of linguistics in education • Phonetics: How speech sounds are made. • Phonology: How sounds function within a language. • Morphology: Structure of words (un-happy-ness = three morphemes). • Syntax: Sentence arrangement. • Semantics: How meaning shifts with words (bank as a financial place or river edge). • Sociolinguistics: Dialects, code-switching, and speech patterns in different contexts. • Pragmatics: How tone and situation affect meaning ('Good boy' as praise vs. sarcasm). • Psycholinguistics: Identifying and addressing language disorders such as dyslexia or stuttering. • Applied & Computational Linguistics: Using technology to analyse and teach language. Real-world impact: Reviving languages In New Zealand, the Māori language was fading until linguists and educators introduced it in schools through phonetic training, syntax practice, and cultural immersion. Today, over 125,000 people speak Māori fluently—a testament to how linguistics can save heritage. 'A different language is a different vision of life.' — Federico Fellini Conclusion Linguistics transforms education by making language learning intuitive, preserving cultural identity, and supporting learners with special needs. It bridges generations, strengthens communication, and deepens understanding—reminding us that language is not just a tool, but the essence of human connection.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
mea Platform and ACORD Solutions partner on automated underwriting
mea Platform and ACORD Solutions Group (ASG) have collaborated to facilitate the adoption of automated underwriting processes and digital data exchange in the insurance sector. The collaboration will focus on enabling the automation of transactions throughout the underwriting, policy administration, claims, and placing lifecycle, allowing clients to optimise their operations. As part of this partnership, mea Platform will integrate with ASG's global data exchange platform, ADEPT. This platform serves as a universal hub for the exchange of placing, accounting, and claims data between insurers, brokers, and managing general agents (MGAs), either directly or through third-party placing platforms. The integration of mea's data extraction AI platform with ADEPT's placing interface will allow (re)insurers to receive data in a structured API format from digital placing transactions. This development will facilitate the automated ingestion and integration of standardised data in accordance with ACORD's global reinsurance and large commercial (GRLC) standards into downstream systems. ACORD Solutions Group international president Chris Newman said: 'mea Platform has built a respected team delivering high-impact insurance processing solutions. By integrating ADEPT, mea's growing user base can seamlessly connect to ACORD Standards worldwide for placing, accounting, and claims, amplifying value and unlocking new opportunities.' mea Platform CEO Martin Henley stated: 'This integration with ADEPT marks a pivotal step in insurance industry modernisation, enabling (re)insurers to process business with unprecedented efficiency and data completeness regardless of how it arrives, whether through traditional channels or placing platforms, helping them to thrive in an increasingly digital world.' In December 2024, ACORD Solutions Group also partnered with insurtech company Ping Data Technology to enhance property underwriting through the utilisation of Ping's SOV ingestion technology and ACORD Transcriber's data extraction capabilities. "mea Platform and ACORD Solutions partner on automated underwriting " was originally created and published by Life Insurance International, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
27-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Governor of Louisiana to Join Equinor, Edison Chouest Offshore for Christening of U.S.-Built Service Operations Vessel ECO Liberty
NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Equinor, the developer of Empire Wind 1, will join Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, First Lady Sharon Landry, and host Edison Chouest Offshore for a christening ceremony for the ECO Liberty on Saturday, June 28, at 11 am at the Port of New Orleans. The American-made Service Operations Vessel (SOV) was built by more than 500 Louisianans and showcases the Gulf Coast's growing manufacturing role in supporting U.S. offshore wind projects. The ECO Liberty is made of American steel and includes components from several Gulf Coast states. The 262-foot hybrid-powered vessel will soon depart for New York, where it will be homeported at the newly redeveloped South Brooklyn Marine Terminal. The ECO Liberty will be deployed to support ongoing marine construction in the lease area and eventually serve as the residence for Empire Wind workers offshore.
The Courier
29-05-2025
- Health
- The Courier
Casualty airlifted after suspected cardiac arrest on boat near Montrose
A casualty has been airlifted to hospital after a 'suspected cardiac arrest' onboard a boat near Montrose. Montrose Lifeboat was launched at 9.12am on Thursday after reports a person was experiencing 'chest pains' onboard a vessel. An air ambulance was also called to the wind farm service operation vessel (SOV) around 19 miles east of the Angus coast. The casualty was winched from the boat and taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Their condition is unknown at this time. A spokesperson for HM Coastguard said: 'We were called to reports of a casualty experiencing chest pains onboard a winfarm service vessel around 19 miles east of Montrose on Thursday morning. 'A medevac (medical evacuation) took place and the casualty was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. 'A lifeboat crew from Montrose was also deployed as a precaution.' A statement on the Montrose RNLI Facebook page said: 'RNLI Montrose all-weather lifeboat was tasked by HM Coastguard this morning to an 82-metre service operation vessel (SOV) to transfer a casualty who had a suspected cardiac arrest. 'Rescue Viper 1 SAR helicopter was also tasked to make its way from Aberdeen to the vessel. 'Upon arrival at the scene, our lifeboat was asked to standby while the helicopter winch operation took place, with the casualty then flown to Aberdeen. 'The lifeboat was stood down at 10.50am, returned to the station and was made ready for service. The Scottish Ambulance Service has been approached for comment.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Cochin shipyard begins construction of second hybrid service vessel for UK firm
Kochi: Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) on Wednesday conducted steel-cutting ceremony for the second hybrid service operation vessel ( SOV ) for UK-based North Star Shipping (Aberdeen). The ceremony was officiated by North Star Shipping chief technology officer James Bradford, who initiated cutting of the first steel plate in the presence of director finance Jose VJ, shipbuilding executive director Harikrishnan S, along with other senior officials from CSL and representatives of ship classification society to a press note issued by CSL, the 86m hybrid-electric SOV is designed by VARD AS, Norway. "The DP2 class vessel will be powered by four diesel main generating sets from Yanmar and high-capacity Li-ion batteries in combination. Once commissioned, the vessel is expected to revolutionize service, maintenance and operating tasks because it is designed especially to satisfy the demanding requirements of offshore wind sector . This cutting-edge walk-to-work vessel will accommodate 80 persons, including specialists and crew, in charge of wind turbine maintenance and operate as a warehouse and logistics centre," it says.
