Expressing the Same Piece of Information Using Different Elements of Language: A Text-Based System

Authors

  • István Kecskés
  • László Agócs

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1558/cj.v7i1.53-65

Keywords:

formalizing meaning, artificial intelligence, text-generation, vocabulary lists, interactive mode, services, information-reconstruction, creativity, exploration

Abstract

STOBI is a text-based system combining the positive features of both authoring and generative techniques. The main goal of the system is to help students understand the interrelation between form and meaning and practice expressing the same piece of information by using different elements of language. The program runs on IBM PC (compatible).

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2013-01-14

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Kecskés, I., & Agócs, L. (2013). Expressing the Same Piece of Information Using Different Elements of Language: A Text-Based System. CALICO Journal, 7(1), 53-65. https://doi.org/10.1558/cj.v7i1.53-65

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