Language papers

This paper explores the debate of nature vs. nurture in language development.

An analysis of J.R.R. Tolkien's use of languages in his literature.

This paper explores the effectiveness of promoting English as the official language of the United States in order to improve intercultural communication.

This paper discusses teaching methods for learning a second language and focuses on Stephen Krashen's theories on language acquisition.

This paper analyzes the structure and function of headlines by examining their grammar and vocabulary.

A discussion of the writing style of Mark Twain in "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and other works.

A look at language development in school-aged children.

A look at the use of text in advertising.

This paper discusses writing strategies for English language learners (ELLs).

An analysis of the value of phonological and phonemic awareness to teaching reading to children.

An analysis of Mandarin speakers' production and perception of English vowels and their mastery of the English language.

An examination of language development, focusing on primates' ability to communicate.

An analysis of the importance of functional assessment and intervention systems for English language learner (ELL) students.

An overview of this study on speech communication.

Examines problems of number and gender transfer when translating "who" and "which" from Bulgarian into English.

This paper analyzes the domination of language in "The Handmaid's Tale," by Margaret Atwood.

A discussion on the correlation between primary language and academic results.

This literature review examines current trends in bilingual education.

This paper discusses important factors in teaching English as a second language in the United States.

This paper discusses how the English language has developed into a uniquely expressive language.

This paper discusses the use of DIBELS (dynamic indicators of basic early literacy skills) for predicting academic outcomes.

An in-depth look at the levels of anxiety experienced by students learning English as a second language.

A literature overview of attrition and retention of second/foreign languages.

This paper provides a comparison of language learning anxiety between students of native and non-native ESL teachers in Taiwan.

A discussion on the motivation of the learner in second language acquisition.

This paper explores Rorty's and Nietzsche's philosophies about the nature of truth.

This paper discusses cooperative learning and language acquisition for English language learners.

This paper discusses theories relating to human language.

This paper discusses the best way to impart a second language through a content-based and communicative immersion approach.

A comparison of learning achievement and anxiety between native and non-native teachers' students.

This paper discusses how language differences can affect counselling and treatment.

A discussion on the importance of interpersonal communication.

This paper discusses 'Christian hermeneutics', presenting both a definition of the term and an explanation of the purpose of hermeneutics.

A review of the term "quality of life" and how people define it.

This paper discusses the symbolism found in the short story 'The Chrysanthemums' by John Steinbeck.

This paper discusses the benefits that may be gained by reading.

This paper discusses elements of poetry in three different poems: Alberto Rios' "Seniors", Edgar Allan Poe's "The Haunted Palace" and Tato LaViera's "American".

This paper discusses the learning of a second language.

This paper discusses the meaning of tabernacle and looks at what this term represents.

A look at how Michael Tomasello proves that language is not an instinct in his article, "Language is Not an Instinct".

A look at how the public school environment frequently impedes the rate at which English as a Second Language learners acquire English syntax and vocabulary.

An overview of the pull-out intervention model of speech-language pathology and its advantages.

An overview and definition of the concept of prosody.

A paper looking at the benefits of early bilingual language programs.

An exploration of how the word 'beautiful' can mean many different things to different people.

Discusses the similarities between natural human languages and mathematics.

A critique of an article entitled "Bilingual Language Processing".

This paper examines the development of language in relation to society today.

Research on the topic of familiarity.

This paper examines the various models of how language developed.

This paper examines speaking to chimpanzees and the approaches debated today.

This paper provides an analysis of cultural language theories by comparing two pieces of literature.

This paper presents an interview with a person who grew up speaking more than one language.

This paper explores the possibility of speech in chimpanzees.

This paper explores the wonder of language acquisition in our lives.

An examination of communication in Canada through the use of language.

An analysis of the effects of low income on the language development of preschoolers.

A discussion of different social and linguistic values found in Canadian society, with particular emphasis on "Glocal English".

An analysis of language as a definition of cultural identity, focusing on school-aged children.

A discussion of skepticism, rhetoric and sophism and examples of who they are used in writing.

This paper discusses the application of societal phrases as it relates to gender.

A discussion on children from low-income families and the effect this has on their language development.

A discussion of the works of Eva Hoffman, Malcolm X, and Maxine Hong-Kingman.

A review of McGrath's view of the English language, modern slang and the linguistic evolution.

A review of the effects that language has on culture and social standing.

A review of several articles covering issues relating to interaction with hearing impaired individuals and the challenges that they face on a daily basis.

Examines Starhawk's philosophy that language shapes consciousness and consciousness shapes reality.

Examines how Toni Morrison aims to revive the African American passion for black speech.

An argument in favor of bilingual education in America.

Examines the teaching of foreign languages in different formats.

Summarizes and critiques this grammar instruction book by Lynne Truss.

Examines the benefits of total physical response when teaching language through immersion.

The paper examines the role metaphors play in literature.

This paper serves as a feminist critical analysis of "Thank You, M'am" by Hughes.

This paper serves as an analysis of Hilary Clinton's speech claiming abortion to be a tragedy.

This paper discusses whether communicative teaching methods are superior to older methodologies in learning a language.

This papers offers a critique of a review of the novel "Twenty-Six' by Leo MacKay Jr.

This paper challenges the traditional language pedagogy with deconstruction.

This paper looks at five passages by five different poets to demonstrate the preoccupations of each of the poets and to show how each passage fits in to its relevant poem.

This paper uses the proverb "When in Rome, do as the Romans do" to demonstrate how proverbs can be used to assist with direction in certain events in life.

An analysis of the statement: "All the other ways of knowing are controlled by language."

The paper discusses the importance of written exercises as part of a more comprehensive and diversified approach to teaching English as a second language in the classroom.

This paper discusses the Polish language and provides an introduction to the syntax of Polish.

This paper analyzes the field of computational linguistics, focusing on the processes of speech recognition and speech synthesis.

An interdisciplinary method of analyzing Yann Marter's "Life of Pi".

The paper discusses Richard Rodriguez's book "Aria" and looks at the education of a Spanish-speaking child in an English-speaking school system.

This paper serves as an examination of the ways that the media and Goverment use language to describe terrorism.

This paper discusses the 2004 re-election campaign of U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett.

An account of gender differences and the effect on learning a second language.

A paper on the uses of diminutives in Romance languages, and the effects of missing diminutives on the English language.

A look at the positive effects on children who learn two languages simultaneously.

A discussion on language acquisition.

The English industry in Japan from a business point of view.

An in depth discussion on morphological principles.

An in depth discussion on English linguistics.

A discussion on phonetic and language and its importance to teachers.

A review of Donna Jo Napoli, "Language Matters".

A discussion on cluster criticism and speech analysis.