Context in the study of human languages and computer programming languages: A comparison

Abstract

Human languages and computer programming languages are very different from one another. Nevertheless, in spite of this, is it possible to accommodate both of them within a single overarching framework? In addressing this question, the various aspects of context are surveyed, in order to facilitate a comparison between context in relation to natural language and context in relation to programming languages. The conclusion is that, at least to a degree, a common framework is feasible.