Absolute syntax
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The document discusses absolute syntax, which reflects how ideas are structured in the minds of readers and may differ from linguistic syntax. It explores classification in libraries, emphasizing systematic arrangement for effective information retrieval, and describes different titles and their analysis in the context of document classification. The work connects theories by influential figures like Ranganathan, Fosket, and Iyer, highlighting the need for a scientific and systematic approach in library classification and subject structuring.
Absolute syntax
- 2. Absolute Syntax • The sequence in which the isolate facets of a homogeneous set of compound subjects arrange themselves in the mind of the majority of readers may be called the absolute syntax of ideas. • This may not coincide with the linguistic syntax— that is, the syntax of words—in all languages. • It is conjectured that the syntax of facets is the same as the absolute syntax of ideas.
- 3. Syntax Syntax is the set of rules, principles, and processes that govern the structure.
- 4. Syntax in Linguistics • In linguistics, syntax is the set of rules, principles, and processes that govern the structure of sentences (sentence structure) in a given language, usually including word order. • The term syntax is also used to refer to the study of such principles and processes. One basic description of a language's syntax is the sequence in which the subject (S), verb (V), and object (O) usually appear in sentences. Over 85% of languages usually place the subject first, either in the sequence SVO
- 5. What is classification • According to Merriam Webster systematic arrangement in groups or categories according to established criteria is called classification. • The word classification is derived from a Latin word Classis.
- 6. What’s Library classification • According to the New Encyclopaedia Britannica Classification is system of arrangement adopted by a library to enable patron to find its material quickly and easily.
- 7. SUBJECT REPRESENTATION • Subject representation is the principal basis on which information systems retrieve information . • The subject or thought content of the document can be represented as subject heading index term, class numbers, data structures and other kinds of surrogates.
- 8. Contd.. • Representation of subjects is done by the process of analysis of the subject of document into its constituent elements and assembling them in a preferred sequence or order. • This is the process of transformingthe n – dimensional configuration of the subject into a linear confuguration.
- 9. Absolute Syntax — that is, Syntax of Facets • The kernel terms in the name of a subject stand rearranged according to the Syntactic Principles governing the sequence of the facets denoted by the respective kernel terms.
- 10. Concidering The example below -- • This is Step 0. • “The Lungs of a Fish”. • Step 1 • the full title in will be • “The Lungs of the Fish (as studied in) Zoology”. •
- 11. • Step 1 • the full title in will be • “The Lungs of the Fish (as studied in) Zoology”.
- 12. • In Step 2, • where only the kernel terms are retained, we shall have • “Lungs. Fish. Zoology”.
- 13. Contd.. • This sequence is according to the Linguistic Syntax of the English language. • the kernel terms will stand arranged as: • “Zoology. Fish. Lungs”. • This represents the Syntax of Facets.
- 14. Absolute Syntax and Facet Syntax • Syntax of Facets is the same as the Absolute Syntax. • There may be various kernel terms but would be one syntax for formation. • This implies that the Absolute Syntax is the one conforming to the Postulates and Principles guiding the design of an Analytico-Synthetic Classification.
- 15. STRUCTURING OF SUBJECTS POSTULATINAL APPROACH SYSTEMATIC APPROACH Dr. S.R . Ranganathan Foskett ; Heinalata Iyer
- 16. • Linear arrangement of books in Shelf enforces also requires a linear arrangement of subject . • Subject is ever growing. • The postulation approach in library classification brings objectivity to the study and practice of this discipline. • It puts the study and practice of library classification on a scientific basis.
- 17. RAW TITLE The more or less expressive title of a-document EXPRESSIVE TITLE An expressive title which is also called "full title" KERNEL TITLE The title resulting from the expressive title by removing all the apparatus words ANALYSED TITLE The title in kernel terms with the respective symbols denoting TRANSFORMED TITLE The title resulting from the analyzed title by rearranging the kernel terms on the basis of the postulates and principles governing their sequence. TITLE STANDARD TERMS The title derived from the transformed title by replacing each standard kernel term TITLE IN FOCAL NUMBERS The title derived from the title in standard terms by replacing each standard (kernel) term CLASS NUMBER The ordinal number derived from the title in focal number
- 18. SYSTEMS APPROACH • Foskett and Heinalata Iyer • The systems approach is hierarchic in nature and moves from the particular to the general and also vice versa. • Foskett's ideas derived form Bertalanffy's General System Theory.
- 19. Contd.. • The idea of a “System" is, any entity whose characteristics are identified as the nature of its parts and the relations between them can be seen.
- 21. What are the practical implications of the systems approach to documentary classification? • To organize documents in a way that makes sense to specialists in each field. • The specialist must be able to recognize the basis of the order.
- 22. Conclusion • Ranganathan's approach to the structuring of subjects is based 'on thepostulational approach, • Foskett (1980) and Heinalata Iyer (1992) individually have examined systems approach to subject structuring. • The General Theory of Library Classifiacation in India, incorporating the idea of Absolute Syntax, prescribe the use of the same set of postulates and principles for the design and development of a scheme for classification as well as for classifying a subject.