Linguistics papers

A study of the Yiddish language and its use today.

This paper discusses various theories of how language is acquired.

Presents an overview of why cooperative learning strategy is a preferred instructional strategy in linguistically diverse classrooms.

This is an expository essay, comparing and contrasting the story of the Tower of Babel vs. the evolution of language, with a specific concenration on the English language.

A discussion of the different experiences faced by writers and language professionals based on cultural differences.

A comprehensive analysis of the impact of parental involvement on children's reading success.

Examines and compares two translation methodologies, Russian Formalism and the Translation Studies Scholars.

Thorough investigation of the etymology of the word "pilot".

This is an analysis of Alfred Tarski's T schema and how it defines languages as true or false.

An overview of the true origins of the American Appalachian dialect.

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

Provides a description of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and its applications.

Discusses the origins of the word "nigger".

An insightful analysis of the book from this writer's perspective.

Explains the cognitive processes of understanding sentences with anaphoric references.

Looks at John Corcoran's work on the true definition of the word "implications" in all its variations.

This paper reviews the beginnings, technologies, courtroom procedures, and results from the analytical technique, "voiceprint analysis."

A study of the impact of rhythm sensitivity and laterality on reading ability.

An application of the Register and Genre Theory to spoken and written texts.

An essay looking at the classification of words into parts of speech and the possible reasoning behind them.

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

A look at the origins and influences of the English language.

An overview of the benefits of multi-linguism.

A comparative analysis of the Thai language and the language of the Laotians in Laos.

An analysis of the British influence on the Creole language spoken on the island of Jamaica.

An overview of the history of linguistics and the impact of Saussure and Chomsky.

A review of "The Art and Science of Fencing" by Nick Evangelista.

Discusses the education of students in English from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

A review of George Orwell's "Politics and the English Writing."

An overview of teachingvoccabulary to English as a second language (ESL) students.

Explains Steven Pinker's theory of a language instinct, partially derived from Noam Chomsky's work with generative/universal grammar.

Shows how the letter B has evovled with the change in reproduction technology.

Compares and gives similarities of mathematics and language.

Linguistic expressions of shame and respect in Malagasy and Guugu Yimidhirr.

A paper that defines the term slang.

A look at the evolution of the jargon used in military aviation and its relevance outside the organization.

A comparison between mathematical statements and language structures.

A look at the importance of the language Ebonics.

Compares the explanations provided by two models regarding the word length effect.

Discussion of the central theme in Frank Norris' novel "Mc Teague" and the role sexuality plays in the expression of the theme.

An overview of the linguistic concepts of "commutation" and "complementary distribution".

A critical analysis of Madeleine L?Engle's novel.

A discussion of both sides of the Ebonics debate and the controversy surrounding it.

This paper discusses the linguistic phenomena of bilingualism and first language loss and presents suggestions for advocating multilingual education.

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

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

A discussion of different methods for teaching a second language.

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

Examines the structuralist semiotic theory of sociologist Roland Barthes.

This paper defines and analyzes the tenants of the scientific method, a procedure for the empirical investigation of a problem.

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

Examines language, memory and planning in the bonobo ape.

Examines the study of Hermeneutics and how this philosophy can be used to analyze literature from a different perspective.

This paper explains the terms contractarinism and neo-Intuitionism and gives an overview of their positive and negative characteristics with regards to ethics.

An examination of how English and Urdu letters of the alphabet are served by independent systems in human memory.

This paper gives an archaeological perspective on the origins of language. The writer employs graphs and photographs to trace the source of language in the human brain.

Discusses Ludwig Wittgenstein's idea of sensation.

Discusses signs and meaning.

Examines differing concepts of the rationalist and the empiricist theorists on how language is acquired.

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.

This paper discusses the philosophies of Mikhail Bakhtin.

This book presents a review of the psychological work of John Locke, concerning the workings of human congition.

An overview of the science of cryptography - the creation of a pattern by switching letters around.

The pro and con arguments and theories on whether such knowledge is innate or learned.

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

Describes & analyzes method of linguistic classification (meaning, sound, phonetics, grammar) as compared to traditional approaches.

Looking at language integration & assimilation, diglossia, intersentential shifting, bilingualism and English as second language.

A look at the background, sounds, dialects, social/cultural aspects, regions of use, polite form and structure.

Discusses Chomsky's theory of language acquisition, in which there exists some sort of "language organ" that makes language possible for humans & impossible for animals.

A look at the internal and external changes in the history of the language from the Indo-European period to the 20th century.

Compares components & acquisition of ASL & verbal English. Discusses grammar, ideas, timetables, symbols, naming, vocabulary and holophrasic words.

This paper discusses the history of the word "race" according to anthropologists & linguists.

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

A study of the deconstruction of standard English, and a debate on whether or not such a standard is effective.

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.

A review of the book "A Journey into the Deaf-World" by Harlan Lane, Robert Hoffmeister and Ben Bahan about Deaf-World culture.

Tracing the use of language through Milton's "Paradise Lost", the paper examines the meaning of the first lines of the poem.

This paper studies the psychological aspects of language acquisition.

A discussion of the meaning of the term "Bledsoing" in Ralph Ellison's "Invisible Man".

The difficulties encountered: syntax, phonology, grammar, articulation and fluency.

An examination of the components and approaches of effective teaching and learning a language, focusing on learner error and types of correction. Includes grammar translation, reading, audiolingualism and more.

Examines the uses and sociocultural purposes of euphemisms for urination, body parts, racial/ethnic groups, sex, physical and mental disabilities.

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.

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

Examines process of vocabulary building, motivation & anxiety, Affective Filter model, word & cultural borrowing.

Examines ideas of Ferdinand de Saussure, Jacques Lacan & Sigmund Freud related to linguistic, psychological & semiotic interpretations of the individual & culture.

Discusses 1989 book that focuses on the development of sign language. Differences between the pre and post-lingually deaf. Development of linguistic competence.

Analysis of systems of language, formal & informal, spoken & written language.

A paper which examines the economic reasons for the spread of the English language and the effect that this trend has on society.

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

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 discussion of reading comprehension and the differences in comprehension of fiction versus non-fiction reading.

This paper discusses some of the important cerebral functions and also reviews the research carried out by psycho-linguist Barbara Lust.

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.