The "Subject" in English Imperatives : Standard Subject or Special Vocative?

문지순 同德女子大學校 2004 人文科學硏究 Vol.10 No.-

Numerous studies in the past have argued for the non-identity of imperative subjects and vocatives in English. For all that has been said, however, we still continue to witness in the literature a proclivity to identify imperative subjects with vocatives whenever such an approach is deemed expedient. In an attempt to resolve once and for all any doubt or ambiguity that may yet remain, this paper examines and refutes the claim put forward in Thorne 1966 such that overt imperative subjects constitute a special type of vocative. After outlining the main points of Thorne's proposal, the paper investigates the differences between imperative-initial noun phrases that form a separate intonation contour from the rest of the utterance, as in Boys, stop, and those that do not form a separate intonation contour from the rest of the utterance, as in Boys stop. The investigation shows that these two types of NP are both referentially and syntactically distinct from each other. The paper concludes that the former type, which behaves exactly like conventional vocatives, should be classified as vocatives, whereas the latter type, which shows no similarity at all to vocatives, should be classified as canonical subjects, insofar as there is no compelling evidence against their subject status.

Null Subjects in Tensed Clauses : A Brief Overview

문지순 人文科學硏究所 2006 人文科學硏究 Vol.12 No.-

The occurrence of the null subject in English tensed clauses--especially in informal, colloquial speech and in specialized registers such as diaries and product labels--has received much attention in the literature. While numerous scholars have attempted to account for this phenomenon, no single analysis has yet succeeded in explaining all instances of the tensed clause null subject. In this paper, I briefly overview and assess some of the past analyses on the null subject phenomenon. Rejecting the non-sentential analysis as untenable, I conclude that tensed clauses with null subjects have sentential underlying structures and, more specifically, that tensed clause null subjects are likely to be either zero topics that pick up discourse identification or the result of a phonological reduction process. The paper closes with a note on the shortcomings of the zero-topic analysis and suggestions for future research.

Topicalization and the Imperative Subject

문지순 人文科學硏究所 2005 人文科學硏究 Vol.11 No.-

Various proposals have been put forward in the literature suggesting that imperative subject in English behave differently from subjects of other finite clauses. One such proposal is that of Beukema and Coopmans (1989), who, while admitting the subject status of the initial noun phrase in imperative utterances like "You be careful," claim that all non-quantificational imperative subjects obligatorily undergo topicalization. In this paper, I assess Beukema and Coopman's claim by investigating the grammatical and discourse properties of topicalization. In particular, I scrutinize so-called multiple topicalization structures, drawing a distinction between topic-topicalization and focus-topicalization. Based on both imperative and non-imperative data bearing on multiple topicalization, I conclude contra Beukema and Coopmans that imperative subjects are not subject to obligatory topicalization. The discussion closes with a speculation on whether imperative subjects ever undergo topicalization in the overt syntax.

동덕여자대학교 교양영어 프로그램의 발전적 개선방안

문지순,신동희 동덕여자대학교 인문과학연구소 2007 人文科學硏究 Vol.13 No.-

The present study reports on the results of a needs analysis conducted at Dongduk Women's University for the purpose of identifying the subjective and objective needs of the students with respect to the university's general English program and the study of English in general. The results indicate that while there are some important commonalities among the responses given by both the students and the teachers. students have different English language needs depending on their fields of study. On the basis of the findings of the study, specific suggestions are made on improving the current general English program and on planning for new course offerings.

Observations and Remarks on Relative Pronoun Variation in English

문지순 경희대학교 언어정보연구소 2012 언어연구 Vol.29 No.2

This Paper examines the pronominal variation exhibited in restrictive relative clauses with non-human referents in modern American English. On the basis of a small-scale quantitative analysis of the Corpus of Contemporary American English, the paper shows that the choice between the pronouns which and that is primarily conditioned by the medium and genre of communication, as well the level of stylistic formality. It is also suggested that an interplay of grammatical roles and discourse functions further affects the variation in question.

Biligualism in Canada: A Case Study

문지순,황인태 한국현대영어영문학회 2007 현대영어영문학 Vol.51 No.2

Since its very inception, Canada has grappled with the dilemma of linguistic duality. Though Canadians on the whole have supported and continue to support bilingualism as a fundamental national value, there continues to be much debate over the federal government’s official policy of bilingualism. This paper, an exploratory case study on bilingualism in Canada, provides a brief overview of Canadian bilingualism and in doing so seeks to help identity relevant questions for further research. The first part of the paper traces the history of Canada to the extent that it informs us of the origin of Canada’s linguistic and cultural duality. The paper then discusses the current state of bilingualism in Canada and runs through the policies and legislations that have shaped Canada’s official bilingualism over the past century and a half. The paper closes with some speculations on the future of Canadian bilingualism. (Dongduk Women’s University,

Future-proofing English Majors for the New Digital EraFuture-proofing English Majors for the New Digital Era

문지순,신동희 한국영어학학회 2020 영어학연구 Vol.26 No.2

Since the concept of the Fourth Industrial Revolution was introduced at the World Economic Forum in 2016, there has been an outpouring of discussion on how to prepare the young generations for the new age of human-machine partnership. The present paper focuses on the role of higher education in equipping students—those in English and other humanities disciplines, in particular—with the necessary skills and competencies to meet the complex challenges of an era shaped by rapid technological change. The paper first identifies the in-demand skills for the future workforce and then briefly outlines the core concepts of “Humanics,” a new learning model proposed by Aoun (2017) as higher education’s answer to the new skills demand. The paper then proposes a three-tiered approach to giving students a competitive edge over machines in the new era, namely an integrative education that provides a strong liberal arts and interdisciplinary training culminating in a capstone synthesis. The paper closes with a brief summary and some remarks on the challenges that lie ahead in implementing the proposed scheme.

Vocabulary Learning through Animation Films: Not Just Kid Stuff

문지순,황인태 한국현대영어영문학회 2013 현대영어영문학 Vol.57 No.3

This study investigates the lexical demand of animation films in an effort to determine whether animation films constitute an effective L2 resource for incidental vocabulary learning. The results of the study show that knowledge of basic vocabulary―corresponding to either Oxford 3000 or the list of words recommended for primary and secondary students by the Korean Ministry of Education, Science and Technology―plus proper nouns and marginal words provides 93% coverage of animation films, which is argued to be sufficient for adequate comprehension thanks to the strong visual imagery in animation films. The study further suggests that watching animation films can lead to significant vocabulary learning; it is argued that with the help of visual imagery, new words may be learned with as few as five or six encounters in the case of animation films.

Pronominal usage in Chekhov's the cherry orchard: an insight into character configuration

문지순 한국외국어대학교 언어연구소 2004 언어와 언어학 Vol.0 No.33

체호프의 <벚꽃 동산>에 나타난 대명사의 사용 러시아어 대명사의 다양한 사회학적, 언어학적인 속성들은 이미 많은 논문들에서 고찰된 바 있다. 이렇게 많은 연구에도 불구하고, 대명사의 사회 언어학적, 그리고 담화-화용론적인 의미와 문학적 분석 사이의 연관성에 대해서는 아직까지 많은 관심을 끌지 못하고 있다. 본 논문은 체호프의 희곡 <벚꽃 동산>에서 대명사가 어떻게 사용되었는지를 조사함으로써, 대명사의 담화-화용론적인 고찰이 희곡의 구성을 이해하는데 어떤 역할을 할 수 있는지 보여 주었다. 구체적으로 말하자면, 본고는 체호프가 청자 지칭 대명사나 2인칭 소유격 대명사, 그리고 재귀대명사 등의 선정에 등장인물들의 상관관계를 반영하고 있으며, 그 관계 사이에 일어나는 미묘한 변화도 암시하고 있다는 것을 주장하였다.

The "Subject" in English Imperatives : Standard Subject or Special Vocative?

문지순 동덕여자대학교 인문과학연구소 2004 人文科學硏究 Vol.10 No.-

Numerous studies in the past have argued for the non-identity of imperative subjects and vocatives in English. For all that has been said, however, we still continue to witness in the literature a proclivity to identify imperative subjects with vocatives whenever such an approach is deemed expedient. In an attempt to resolve once and for all any doubt or ambiguity that may yet remain, this paper examines and refutes the claim put forward in Thorne 1966 such that overt imperative subjects constitute a special type of vocative. After outlining the main points of Thorne`s proposal, the paper investigates the differences between imperative-initial noun phrases that form a separate intonation contour from the rest of the utterance, as in Boys, stop, and those that do not form a separate intonation contour from the rest of the utterance, as in Boys stop. The investigation shows that these two types of NP are both referentially and syntactically distinct from each other. The paper concludes that the former type, which behaves exactly like conventional vocatives, should be classified as vocatives, whereas the latter type, which shows no similarity at all to vocatives, should be classified as canonical subjects, insofar as there is no compelling evidence against their subject status.