Language papers

A look at the use of Yiddish in Orthodox Jewish communities today.

Looks at the prejudices and presumptions about one's background associated with particular dialects or speech patterns.

Examines effects of cross-cultural communication.

Examines the connections between the spoken and written language.

Examines acquisition of the sound structure of language.

Discusses the difference between prescriptive and descriptive language.

Studies English language usage in Hong Kong.

Discusses the development of sign language competency and communication skills in children.

Examines communication difficulties in young children.

Discusses phonological and communicative disorders.

A look at the use of humor in teaching English as a second language.

Explains the cognitive processes of understanding sentences with anaphoric references.

A look at the challenge of teaching English as a second language to adults in a multilevel class.

A discussion of the need for additional languages in the U.S.

This paper discusses the problems concerning bilingualism in the classroom and the importance of English as a second language (ESL) programs.

A discussion on how to improve standards of education of students with diverse, multi-cultural and multi-linguistic backgrounds.

This paper discusses the methodology for teaching English to speakers of other languages, TESOL.

An examination of the effect of information technology on language around the world.

A discussion of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, an influential theory of anthropolgy and linguistics.

A brief paper examining the brain's functioning.

A study of Black vernacular speech used by Janie in Zora Neal Hurston's "Their Eyes Were Watching God".

Paper concerning the construction of identity in the postmodern world through power, language constructs and cultural forces.

This essay is a discussion of the main issues of language planning. The discussion is illustrated with two examples of recent language planning attempts.

This paper analyzes the problems associated with cross-cultural communications

How the language used by others has power to shape ourselves and others.

A discussion of the importance of English in the educational system.

An analysis of "The Spell of the Sensuous" by David Abrams relating to the philosophy of language.

Explores the origins of the Japanese language, focusing on its Altaic connection.

An analysis of the history of Chinese characters and symbols.

Shows methods of teaching English to immigrant students.

This paper discusses Malcolm X's determination to acquire a "homemade education."

This paper looks at the importance of games and puzzles in learning a new language.

A history of the court systems and an explanation of some of the terms and definitions.

An observation of women and language.

A summary of the article: "Expecting Dirt But Saying Dart: The Creation Of A Blend Memory".

A review of the Unz Petition.

This paper examines the question of how important is assimilation into the dominant culture is based on language skills.

Understanding how language helps us see images.

This paper answers the question whether Pidgin and Creole are languages relics of a colonial past.

Phonological words and long-term memory.

Language development from birth to adulthood.

A paper that defines the term slang.

The troubled etymology of the word "wine".

This paper presents the linguistic history of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Discussion of the origins, meaning, significance of the use of proper names.

Discusses theories second language acquisition from a North American point of view.

Discusses the advantages of early language acquisition.

Study of children and cross-cultural language.

Briefly traces the events through history which ultimately improved man's communication skills.

The pros and cons of bilingual education in the United States.

A study into the importance of language on a community and culture.

Analyzes George Orwell's essay, written in 1945 on the insincerity of English prose writers.

An analysis of Yiddish culture within the American Jewish community.

Discusses and compares these forms of sentence structure.

A look at the principles of non-verbal communication with an emphasis of the effects of nonverbal communication on overweight individuals.

This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the short stories "Do Angels Wear Brassieres?" by Olive Senior and "ADJ, Inc." by Ana Lydia Vega.

An in-depth study into the use of computers for the purpose of translation and how this could affect the translating profession.

Examines how teachers of the English language to non-native speakers teach specialized vocabulary as part of their curriculum.

A comparison of theories pertaining to second language acquisition (SLA).

An examination of how the brain functions in order to develop and produce language.

This paper examines the importance of multicultural education for the development of language skills in the early years of education.

Discusses the effects on non-dominant cultures of America's gradual move to do away with bilingual education.

Discusses whether Ebonics should be implemented in the American educational system.

This paper analyzes the 'phonic instruction' method and the 'whole language' method of teaching English to children.

An examination of early language development theory for potential bilingual children.

Examines the structuralist semiotic theory of sociologist Roland Barthes.

An in-depth study into the issue of peer editing and collaborative writing - a practice whereby other students assist their classmates in improving their writing skills.

This paper explores Richard Rodriguez's "The Achievement of Desire" and Gloria Anzald?a's "How to Tame a Wild Tongue".

Explores whether learning English as a second language prior to age six results in greater English proficiency.

A paper supporting the use of profanity in modern America. Looks into the origins and current status of profane words and proves their harmlessness.

This paper studies the theory of how apes acquire language skills and how they process input from humans.

This paper looks at the essay "Interpretation" by Steven Mailloux. It explores the argument that he has made on what interpretation is and why people do it.

This paper explores the meaning of love as explained through English idioms, proverbs and the writings of Socrates.

Asking the question whether Middle English language can be defined as a creole or not.

A study of how the United States dominates the global market in mass culture.

Sociocultural & linguistic influences of SLL & effects on teaching & teacher's role, emphasizing communicative over grammatical approach. Research, feedback, models and techniques.

Examines behavioral & humanistic approaches & critiques methods (Silent Way, Suggestopedia, Natural Language, Community Language Learning).

Describes various methods & theories for teaching/learning a foreign language. Authority & control, Counseling-Learning/Community Learning, Silent Way and teaching machine movement.

Analyzes Milton's use of language in "Paradise Lost". Focuses on how Milton used the word "event" to mean "outcome," in contrast to its common use then or now.

Compares three approaches: language-experience, individualized & basal reading. Discusses purposes, techniques, word banks, strengths & weaknesses.

This paper discusses non-verbal language acquisition by examining various articles on the topic.

This paper explores the areas of linguistics and the history of the English language in terms of what an English teacher should know before teaching the subject.

How military jargon and slang has impacted the modern English language.

The linguistic ascension to Majesty of Richard II, Henry IV and Henry V.

This paper studies the psychological aspects of language acquisition.

Examines issues of language education in the context of cultural diversity, bilingualism, models (mainstream, composite and language shelter).

Describes and compares the advantages and limitations, concerns, goals and examples of two approaches to the study of language.

Analyzes vowel symbol's phonetic use, orthographics, variations, examples and history.

Examines the relationship between students' use of African-American dialect and the ability to learn, speak and write standard English.

Proposes language skills acquisition program for at-risk 4th & 5th graders. Structure, lessons, budget. Includes chart.

Role of native & English languages in assimilation & success of immigrants, education & literacy, community programs, theories & methods.

General & specific difficulties of teaching French to English speakers & vice-versa & recommended solutions.

Results of brief research project to determine whether teen-age slang can be understood by non-adolescents. Key features of slang. How slang words & expressions change meanings over the years.

An analysis of the use of dialects and accents in Disney's "Pocahontas" to portray various ideas about character.

An examination of the law passed two years ago in California which legislated bilingual education - English and Spanish.

A paper which examines what exactly constitutes political correctness.

This paper examines the art of communicating in the business world.

An analysis of the word "country" and its use in John F. Kennedy's 1961 inaugural address.