Reinerus Neuhusius (1608-1679) studeerde in Franeker en werd daarna rector van de Latijnse school in Harlingen. In 1638 werd hij rector in Alkmaar,waar hij zijn school tot grote bloei bracht. De eraan verbonden kostschool trok leerlingen van heinde en ver: veel Friese adellijke families stuurden hun zonen er naar toe. Reinerus beschikte over een groot netwerk, zowel in Friesland als in Holland, en hechtte daaraan kennelijk veel waarde. Hij zorgde zelf voor de uitgave van achthonderd eigen bri...

Alles kla(a)r? is hét naslagwerk om Nederlanders die Duits spreken en Duitsers die Nederlands spreken te behoeden voor uitglijders. Tussen beide talen bestaan namelijk veel woorden die (bijna) precies hetzelfde geschreven of uitgesproken worden, maar iets heel anders betekenen. Zulke woorden staan bekend als valse vrienden, afkomstig van het Engelse 'false friends'. Als je denkt dat bijvoorbeeld bellen, Kleinkind en Winkel in beide talen wel hetzelfde zullen betekenen, zit je er nietsvermoed...

‘Er zijn ontzettend veel letters en het worden er steeds meer. Je komt ze tegen op de gekste plekken, vaak enigszins vermomd maar toch nog herkenbaar: appjes, boeken, contracten, dagbladen, e-mails, facturen, gevels, huiswerk, incunabelen, jaarverslagen, kerstkaarten, liefdesbrieven, manuscripten, notitieboekjes, ondertitels, poëzie, quotes, romans, stembiljetten, T-shirts, uittreksels, verhandelingen, websites, xeroxkopieën, ijspapiertjes, yoghurtpakken, zerken.’

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A timely new edition of the classic journalism text, now featuring updated material on the importance of reporting in the age of media mistrust and fake news and how journalists can use technology to navigate its challenges

More than two decades ago, the Committee of Concerned Journalists gathered some of America's most influential newspeople and asked them, "What is journalism for?" Through exhaustive research, surveys, interviews, and public forums, the committee identified the essential el...

Optimality Theory's central idea is that surface forms of language reflect resolutions of conflicts between competing constraints. Exercises with chapters 1-7 and sections on further reading. For linguists with a knowledge of derivational Generative Phonology.

The fully revised edition of this 'classic' helps teachers give their learners the tools they need to express themselves through a range of stimulating drama contexts. This completely revised edition of the classic title Drama Techniques provides: *150 ideas for interesting and productive fluency practice *a large selection of drama-based techniques which focus learners' attention on communicative tasks or activities *techniques suitable for all levels *clear instructions for the teacher *adv...

The Handbook of Visual Analysis is a rich methodological resource for students, academics, researchers and professionals interested in investigating the visual representation of socially significant issues.

Long awaited new edition of this hands-on guide to writing like a journalist. Full of examples, exercises and practical advice, it now covers online presentation and social media too.

An Introduction to Syntactic Analysis and Theory offers beginning students a comprehensive overview of and introduction to our current understanding of the rules and principles that govern the syntax of natural languages. Includes numerous pedagogical features such as 'practice' boxes and sidebars, designed to facilitate understanding of both the 'hows' and the 'whys' of sentence structure. Guides readers through syntactic and morphological structures in a progressive manner. Takes the myster...

The authors have been developing the demand control schema (DC-S) and their practice-profession approach to community interpreting since 1995. With its early roots pertaining to occupational health in the interpreting field, DC-S has evolved into a holistic work analysis framework which guides interpreters in their development of ethical and effective decision-making skills. Adapted from Robert Karasek’s demand control theory, this textbook is the culmination of nearly two decades of work, ...