Monthly Archives: April 2014

Language/Writing Tip 32

Here’s a structure to ponder: ‘Ludwig Wittgenstein is one of the most influential philosophers of language who explained the essential role of “family relationships” in his influential works.’ The phrasing is complicated and and, in fact, wrong (since there are … Continue reading

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Language/Writing Tip 31

Try to avoid “in… in…” patterns. Use adjectives or adverbs to soothe the reader’s eye and ear. 1) “In an interview in 2001, Obama states…” vs. “In a 2001 interview, Obama states…” 2) “In general in Atwood’s work…” vs. “Atwood’s … Continue reading

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Language/Writing Tip 30

Lists. Always a thrilling topic. Make sure to order your lists clearly. If you mention “The works of Tolstoy, Chekhov, Dostoevsky, Hemingway, Faulkner and Woolf…,” you can arrange them: 1) alphabetically: “The works of Chekhov, Dickens, Dostoevsky, Faulkner, Hemingway, Tolstoy … Continue reading

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Language/Writing Tip 29

The author and punctuation. 1) Instead of “the author,” just write the author’s name. E.g. NOT “The author’s novel…” but “Hemingway’s novel…” Two more details: i) remember, in literature papers, to avoid Slovenian-style initials – NOT “C. Dickens” but “Charles … Continue reading

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ELOPE X – Autumn

Dear SDAŠ friends and members, ELOPE Volume X – Autumn (2013): Studies in the English Language and Literatures in Slovenia (Eds. Smiljana Komar and Uroš Mozetič) is now available online (http://www.sdas.edus.si/vol10-2.html). If you’re a SDAŠ member and haven’t received your … Continue reading

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Language/Writing Tip 28

A short one on colours: “Red colour is important to my life.” That’s redundant. “Red is important to my life.” (since “red” is obviously a “colour”). If you want to emphasize the colourness of the colour red, write: “The colour … Continue reading

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