Language papers

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

A paper on the sociology and linguistic perspectives of "The Ebonics Resolution" a Californian plan to accept African-American language as the primary language of African-American students.

A study of the teacher's role in encouraging and ensuring student's acquisition of competent reading and writing skills.

A discussion of the ten traditional methods of language teaching.

A look at the advantages and disadvantages of the immersion approach to teaching English as a second language.

A definition of cochlear implants and the effect such implants have on childhood development.

A review of chapter 13 of the book "Darwin's Dangerous Idea" by Daniel Dennett, on the evolution of language.

The importance of using correct words when speaking, especially when they are considered 'sexist language'.

An examination of the relationship between two forms of communication - verbal and non-verbal.

This research paper uses Taylor-Heald's article on ?Three Paradigms of Spelling Instruction in Grades 3 to 6? as a basis for identifying each of the methods.

The following paper examines and critically analyzes Jorgen Habermas? theory of universal pragmatics.

The following paper examines the theories of bilingualism and multilingalism, language acquisition and language learning, making reference to a number of case studies.

This essay deals with shifts of languages other than English and the globalization of English.

This paper presents a discussion regarding the importance of teaching English to non-English speaking people for the purpose of conflict resolution.

A look at the Portuguese language from the start to modern times.

A paper which presents a detailed examination of the semantics of the English language

A look at the language developed by the African-Americans and its move from a "slang" to a recognized dialect of English.

The past, present and future of the Irish language.

This paper looks at how language is defined by different cultures.

This paper examines the development of the Old French language before and after the Oaths of Strasbourg.

This paper gives an evaluation of the theoretical claims, empirical evidence, and practical consequences associated with the concept of the critical period.

An analysis of the language of thieves (argot) which is spoken is prison.

The following paper discusses Lincoln's now-famous "House Divided" speech of 1858 which exemplifies the primary factors that strongly influenced him on both a personal and a political level.

An analysis of oral reports with respect to Robert Harris's article: ?Ideas for Enhancing Oral Reports".

An examination of how to deal with the concept of hate speech in our society.

This paper examines cross-cultural politeness using the Brown and Levinson's model.

This paper is a critique of Anna Wierzbicka's "Speech Acts and Speech Genres Across Languages and Cultures."

This is a critique of James Clifford and Michael Fisher's work on the authority of language and literary elements in ethnographic writing.

This paper discusses Kenneth Burke's contributions to rhetoric and its importance as a communicative tool.

This paper discusses the importance of Samuel Daniel's "Delia" through its structure and the creation of the modern sonnet.

An examination of the conflict and rhetoric clashes between Ramus and Quintilian.

This is a persuasive essay that discusses the advantages of teaching solely in the English language in the U.S.

Discusses the spread and decline of various languages.

The differences between American English and Canadian English.

This paper will explain the nature of three eras of communication as reflected in a specific example taken from very recent, contemporary times.

A look at the development of the English language.

This paper discusses the reason for the limited number of phonemes in the English language and how phonemes are added and lost from the language.

An in-depth look at slang, its origins and rock and roll.

The present paper deals with the lexical representaion of Arabic speakers, tested by a newly developed experimental paradigm.

A look at how NATO and Slobodan Milosevic took excellent advantage of propaganda using the media as a communicator during the Kosovo War.

This is a short essay on illiteracy in America.

A new look at Plato's argument to expel the poets from his Republic.

An examination of the motif of the desert in "The English Patient" by Michael Ondaajte, as a parallel to life itself, not just for the main character, but for humanity.

An analysis of the theme of superstition in Poe's poem "The Black Cat", as well as reincarnation, perversity, and retribution.

Examines the relationship between communication and literature in famous literary works.

Looks at how to efficiently communicate to an audience.

Analysis of a position paper on the subject of bilingual education by Diane Ravitch.

How, through a careful look at Chomsky's life, philosophy of language, and contribution to the field of linguistics, one can see his overwhelming power over the now widely accepted notions regarding the discipline.

A look at how the way questions are phrased can affect responses to something even as objective as the height of Mount Everest.

A look at the evolution of the use of the word "catastrophe" since the 16th century.

An assessment and description of the different aspects of the Peters' Chomsky's and Brown's theories in detail and opinions on which theory proves to be the most successful and credible based on research.