Linguistics papers

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

This paper examines theories of second language acquisition ( SLA).

This paper discusses the similarities of human languages and mathematics.

This paper examines the similarities between natural human languages and mathematics.

This paper explores the similarities that exist between language and mathematics.

This paper discusses the similarities of language and mathematics.

This paper examines the connection between linguistic terminology and its effects on international law enforcement.

A study of the use of semantics in the English language.

A grammatical analysis of adjectives and adverbs.

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.

A discussion of the effects of globalization on the world's small language groups and their cultures.

An examination of how teachers should approach bilingualism both in and outside of the classroom.

This paper offers a discussion of the acts of speech.

This paper explains the importance of language in Lacan's post structuralist theory.

This paper discusses whether English should be the law in the U.S.

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 how the word, "surf", has come to mean using the Internet.

A look at how language tends to reinforce the unequal status and roles of men and women.

This paper is a phonological view of Sindhi, a language of India

This paper discusses ambiguity in the English language.

An in depth discussion on English linguistics.

An analysis on the impetus of words.

A linguistic review of Du Bois' ,"The Souls of Black Folk".

A discussion on cluster criticism and speech analysis.

An analysis of the language of Ingrian.

A discussion on the the origins of the Spanish language.

Discusses how the meanings of words change due to cultural and historical beliefs.

How "slang," a sociolinguistic phenomenon, can be correctly understood by English language learners.

A literature review on linguistic disabilities in gifted students.

Compares programs ESL AND ELLS services to students.

This paper is a literature review of communicative language teaching (CLT).

A written language analysis of three separate newspaper articles about the March 21, 2005 Red Lake, Minnesota high school massacre.

This paper analyzes the field of cybernetics and human communications while focusing on the views and opinions of linguistics expert Gregory Bateson.

An evaluation of the interpretation of language.

This paper examines the origin and various definitions for the word 'affordance' which was coined by perceptual psychologist J. J. Gibson in the 1970s.

A study of nationally-mandated multi-lingual education for young migrant students in the United States.

An analysis of how children learn and the importance of story telling in that process.

An investigation into the Hindu god Krishna's attribute, reflected in his nickname, of the "Divine Lover".

An overview of the work and politics of famous linguist and activist, Noam Chomsky.

An exploration and critical evaluation of the construction of the self as viewed by Sigmund Freud and Friedrich Nietzsche.

This paper discusses author Sheldon Zitner's criticism of William Shakespeare's comedic play "Much Ado About Nothing."

This paper discusses the urgent need for bilingual education to bring foreign-born students up to the level of their American born counterparts.

A discussion whether English should be the lingua franca in the European Union. The papers also discusses the effect that globalization has had upon England and its language policies as well.

This paper discusses and analyzes the main character in William Shakespeare's "Hamlet."

This paper examines the use and impact of language in Alice Walker's "The Color Purple" and Timberlake Wertenbaker's "Our Country's Good."

An overview of this book by Haru Yamada which explores the relationship between the Japanese and the Americans.

An examination of the language choice pattern of Belgium.

Explores how English proverbs, as well as jokes, disguise deep-seated cultural elements.

An examination of the influence of Swedish and Latin on the English language.

A review of three articles concerned with CALL (Computer Assisted Language Acquisition).

A review of the 2005 language policy of the Republic of Korea.

A review of five studies dealing with peer assisted language acquisition and how student attitudes affect performance.

A position paper arguing against the educational approach of forcing all school children to learn English as their primary language.

A paper examining problems in communication between the genders as a cultural issue.

A paper looking at how males and females communicate and how verbal and non-verbal messages are developed and sent.

Reviews the article "Opposition to Bilingual Education: Prejudice or the Defense of Realistic Interests?" by L. Huddy and D.O. Sears.

A paper on ecological systems theory and how it applies to language development.

An overview of three methods that are utilized in second language research.

An application of Eric Lenneberg's critical period hypothesis to Russian immigrants in Germany.

Examines the current state of research in childhood language acquisition.

This paper examines the pun as a linguistic resource for advertising.

A paper examining the differences between faith, theology, belief and spirituality.

A contextual analysis of the ESL learner within the South Australian Curriculum Framework (SACSA).

Explains what discourse analysis means and looks the many different approaches to the subject.

A report on the structure of the English and Russian languages as they pertain to the unique skill of translation.

A discussion of the roots and future of African-American Vernacular English (AAVE).

This paper is a Lexico-Grammatical analysis of a passage from Dr. Donald L. Botten's book, "Creative Happiness" (1997), which considers the text in its social and cultural context.

This paper reviews various models of understanding the interaction of people, culture and technology.

A theoretical and practical discussion on how gender issues may influence translation practice.

An analysis of the origin, function and characteristics of Hlonipha.

A short essay arguing for bilingual education in the United States.

A comparative study between Shakesperean and Modern English through an act of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet"

Examining the roots of humans' linguistic ability.

Discusses the various ways that new words come into a language.

An analysis of the debate and controversy over whether the United States should have a national language.

A linguistic analysis of a section from the beginning of the "United States Declaration of Independence".

A research of the difference between men and women in language including a synopsis of the dominance and difference approach.

An analysis of how Noam Chomsky's syntactic revolution overpowered B.F. Skinner and the behaviorist approach to language.

A look at the growing need for an international language in the current era of globalization and increased interaction between the global population.

Discusses the importance of understanding the underlying psychological problems associated with stuttering.

An overview of the African-American Vernacular English (AAVE) debate in the American educational system.

An analysis of George Orwell's "Politics and the English Language"and James Baldwin's "If Black English Isn't a Language, Then Tell Me What It Is".

A look at how men and women interact with each other through language.

A look at the topic of language acquisition and how and when humans learn a language.

An application of the ideas from Lucian's "Alexander The False Prophet" to modern-day religion.

Synopsis of the life and career of Noam Chomsky.

An analysis of the contribution of Noam Chomsky to linguistics.

An analysis of the option of official bilingualism in America.

This paper discusses that human and animal languages are not fundamentally different in type, but differ in degree.

A review of the major themes in the book, "The End of Affluence" by Jeffrey Madrick.

An exploration of the process of double language acquisition by children.

A discussion on the influence of the Germanic tongue on English vocabulary and grammar.

An exploration of the journey from ancient writing systems to the Greek alphabet.

Presents guidelines and suggestions for alternatives to the English-only policy in workplaces throughout the United States.

A look at the application of logical fallacies with three examples known as 'straw man', 'equivocation', and 'ad hominem'.

A look into sociolinguistics and how to read nonverbal messages.

Examines how spoken and written languages have influenced the progression of human history and ethnic development.