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The English Language, 2003.
This paper discusses ambiguity in the English language.
3,220 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 9 sources, $ 111.95
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This paper explains good and bad uses to which ambiguity in the English language are put. The author argues that there is a linkage between language ambiguity and ethics. The paper presents examples of linguistic ambiguity.
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"Ambiguity as a linguistic and rhetorical strategy can take a variety of forms as Empson shows in "Seven Types of Ambiguity". It is important to recognize that Empson's study does not necessarily exhaust the subject of linguistic ambiguity when he identifies seven ..."
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English, 2005.
An in depth discussion on English linguistics.
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper answers a number of questions from a linguistics text. It offers examples of different linguistic functions such as careful and rapid speech, English plurals and minimal pairs in English. It also discusses sentence constituents, antonyms and synonyms, polysemy and homonymy. The author explores semantic relations, metaphorical relations and thematic roles in the English language.
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Words and Language, 2005.
An analysis on the impetus of words.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper discusses how the meanings of words change due to cultural and historical beliefs. It also addresses the way words like "nigger" and "fag" have the power to oppress when used by dominant cultures against subcultures, but how they can also be empowering when appropriated by the subcultures they are used against.
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"Changes in the meaning of words often empower or oppress others. We might look to Naylor's depiction of the word nigger to see how words can serve to empower or impress. Racial slurs are often used to wound or shame ..."
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"The Souls of Black Folk", 2006.
A linguistic review of Du Bois' ,"The Souls of Black Folk".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper provides a discussion of language and how it is used to oppress minorities, based on a reading of the first five chapters of W.E.B. Du Bois', "The Souls of Black Folk". It argues language is not only used by whites to oppress but often causes conflict and paradox among African Americans.
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"In "The Souls of Black Folk", W E B Du Bois targets two audiences. One is the white audience among whose members the author wishes to illustrate the humanity worth and dignity of African Americans. The other is the African ..."
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Speech Analysis, 2005.
A discussion on cluster criticism and speech analysis.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper provides rhetorical and cluster criticism of Colin Powell's keynote speech at the 1996 Republican convention. It discusses the central concept and themes of the speech. It explores how cluster criticism assists in understanding the speech and world view of the speaker. The author mentions key strategies in the process of cluster criticism.
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Endangered Language, 2004.
An analysis of the language of Ingrian.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper analyzes the language of Ingrian, one of the languages of Russia. The paper explains that only 302 people speak Ingrian and that UNESCO classifies it as a seriously endangered language. The author also discusses syntax and morphology.
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"Ingrian one of the languages of Russia is an endangered language. When a language is classified as endangered it means that the language is in danger of extinction. Languages become extinct for a variety of reasons ..."
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Spanish, 2004.
A discussion on the the origins of the Spanish language.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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The paper begins with discussing the origins of the Spanish language. It continues to argue that the beginnings of Spanish do not lie in the Iberian Peninsula. It concludes with an examination of the influence of Arabic and Latin on the transformation of the Spanish language.
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"Spanish is like all other idioms spoken in the world today a dynamic and ever-changing language. This is only to be expected. As the world changes around us we need new ways of talking about that world and so we change our language to meet those needs. This is ..."
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How Words Change Meaning, 2005.
Discusses how the meanings of words change due to cultural and historical beliefs.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This analysis discusses how the meanings of words change due to cultural and historical beliefs. It also addresses the way words like "nigger," "fag? and "dyke" have the power to oppress when used by dominant cultures against subcultures but they can also be empowering when appropriated by the subcultures they are used against. It also includes five noun phrase appositives and four adjective clauses.
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"Changes in the meaning of words often empower or oppress others. We might look to Naylor's depiction of the word nigger to see how words can serve to empower or impress. Racial slurs are often used to wound or shame ..."
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Slang and Social Context, 2003.
How "slang," a sociolinguistic phenomenon, can be correctly understood by English language learners.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper presents a discussion of how "slang," a sociolinguistic phenomenon, can be correctly understood by English language learners. It looks at the linguistic features of slang and the need for effective communication for new immigrants to the United States.
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"This research examines linguistic features of slang and ways in which it affects the language experience of English language learners ELL. The research will set forth the context in which slang becomes relevant to andre aches meaning with ..."
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Gifted Disabled Students, 2003.
A literature review on linguistic disabilities in gifted students.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses whether otherwise gifted students with linguistic disabilities (e.g., hearing or speech impediments) are overlooked by teachers for nomination to gifted programs, thereby placing a "hidden" hurdle in their academic path.
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"Commonly gifted students with some type of disabling condition are referred to as twice-exceptional ..."
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ELS in California, 2005.
Compares programs ESL AND ELLS services to students.
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper analyzes and compares the programs and services offered to English as a Second Language (ESL) students, referred to as English Language Learners (ELLs) in California. It also looks at teacher certification - CLAD for teaching these courses. It compares what the different courses contain and how successful they are.
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"English as a second language programs ESL vary from one school district to another but all have the goal of furnishing the student with the necessary skills in English to function successfully in the academic setting ..."
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The Power of Language in Literature, 2006.
This paper examines the use and impact of language in Alice Walker's "The Color Purple" and Timberlake Wertenbaker's "Our Country's Good."
3,110 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 90.95
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The writer of this paper explores and compares the use of language and its effect on women's lives in both "The Color Purple" and "Our Country's Good." This paper probes both works of literature and the authors' argument that the empowerment of women is possible through the establishment of one's voice which in turn alters the characters' perception of themselves and makes them aware of the choices available to them.
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"Nettie however provides a balance as a woman who finds her identity and asserts herself without becoming like a man. She represents what Celie could have become with education. Nettie rediscovers her African roots and the culture and traditions of Africa. She describes a village ceremony of delivering the roof is part of the villagers' welcome when Samuel, Corrine, Nettie and the children arrive at their African mission station."
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Societal Bilingualism, 2003.
An examination of the language choice pattern of Belgium.
1,394 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper examines how there are many historical and modern-day factors that can be held responsible for the language divide of Flemish and French in Belgium. It looks at how these include politics and the government, education and employment and even social affairs, and are often based around linguistic disputes. It attempts to show how the country has suffered from wars and has even divided itself into what can be seen as two separate countries purely for the sake of a language choice.
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"In the 1830's the Belgian constitution of the time called for neutrality regarding the linguistic education of the country's children. However, this worked to the disadvantage of the Flemish who felt that their children were being taught in the less-well equipped schools, whilst the French attended private schools thus making French the language of public administration and of the refined classes. As a result, Flemish came to be considered the language on suitable for the streets."
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English, Swedish and Latin, 1996.
An examination of the influence of Swedish and Latin on the English language.
1,419 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses two foreign sources which have had an influence upon changes in the English language. Firstly, it examines the influences of the Scandinavian language family, from the time of Donsk Tunga and the 9th century Viking invasions of the British Isles. Secondly, the paper discusses Latin influences on the English language, from the 14th century to the late 20th century. The paper provides examples from each source language and looks at how the source languages in question have influenced British English with regards to dialects, place names, surnames, prefixes and compounds.
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"Before proceeding, however, it should be noted that up until the 9th Century, there was one Scandinavian language spoken throughout the countries now known as Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Iceland. This was called Donsk Tunga (Danish Tongue). The Viking period led to differences between the East Scandinavian dialects, from which Danish and Swedish have evolved, and the West Scandinavian dialects, from which Norwegian and Icelandic have evolved. Today, Danish and Swedish remain extremely similar, and it is quite usual that literate Swedes, Danes (and Norwegians) can understand each others' languages without a great deal of difficulty. Icelandic, however, has diverged further so that it is mutually unintelligible with Swedish, Danish and Norwegian."
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Computer Assisted Language Acquisition, 2004.
A review of three articles concerned with CALL (Computer Assisted Language Acquisition).
3,267 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 93.95
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This paper examines how computers are now part of the foreign language classroom, how they assist instructors in the development of lessons and classroom materials and provide students with a supplementary form of instruction. It critically evaluates the efficacy of CALL (Computer Assisted Language Acquisition) through an examination of four research articles with a focus on the implications of the studies on SLA (Second Language Acquisition). The articles are "Evaluating the Integration of Technology and Second Language Learning" by Bonnie Adair-Hauck et al. , "Comparing Face-to-Face and Electronic Discussion in the Second Language Classroom" by Mark Warschauer and "Computer Generated Error Feedback and Writing Process: A Link" by Judy F. Chan.
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"Evaluating the Integration of Technology and Second Language Learning"
"Comparing Face-to-Face and Electronic Discussion in the Second Language Classroom"
"Computer Generated Error Feedback and Writing Process: A Link"
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"The primary purpose behind the Adair-Hauck et al' (1999) study was to test the hypothesis that students engaged in 'TELL components, in lieu of one class period a week would perform French tasks in all the skills as well as students meeting four times a week (p. 279).' Also under investigation was the potential effects TELL could have on foreign language motivation, how TELL influenced students perceptions of meeting their learning goals, how TELL modified the roles of teacher and learner, and, more generally, if TELL is an effective curricular design for achieving L2 development. The rationale behind the study came from the authors' assertion that few empirical CALL studies address the question, 'What kind of software, integrated how and into what kind of syllabus, at what level of language learning, for what kind of language learners, is likely to be effective for what specific purposes? "
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