Syntax as Geometry of Thought
We often think of language as sound, symbol, or communication. But beneath these surface intuitions lies a deeper s…
May 29, 2026
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Chomsky and Langacker on the Nature of Language
Structure vs Embodiment The philosophy of language is often divided by a quiet but fundamental question: Is language…
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Syntax as Cognitive Computation
Syntax as Cognitive Computation: Merge, Structure Dependence, and the Limits of Pedagogical Grammar A Generative Rea…
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Saraiki, Power, and Linguistic Hierarchies in Pakistan
The Politics of Classification The distinction between a “language” and a “dialect” is rarely a matter of linguistic…
May 28, 2026
Dialectization and Linguistic Subordination
OUTLINE: Dialectization and Linguistic Subordination: Language, Power, and the Global Politics of Classification By R…
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- Riaz Laghari
- Islamabad, Federal Capital, Pakistan
- Lecturer in English Islamabad
Lecturer in English: "Learn to live, live to learn" sums up my life philosophy. I regard education as an infinite process, with special interests in language, ELT, and Pakistani political discourse. Through my work, I hope to inspire in my students a similar love of learning and a curiosity about the world. I explore these themes on my blog at http://riazlaghari.blogspot.com.