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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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Foundations of Bilingual Education & Bilingualism ( Colin Baker ), 1996.
Critical review of work on bilingual theory, effectiveness, strategies, student communication and feedback.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, $ 47.95
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"The text entitled Foundations of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism by Colin Baker is a comprehensive look at the theoretical basis of the field of bilingualism, but it falls short of teaching educators practical ways of reaching bilingual students. In that sense, it is not a well rounded introduction to bilingualism for those who find themselves teaching bilingual students.
Ofelia Garcia's foreword notes Baker's psychological and sociological perspectives, and acknowledges that Baker "engages them [educators] in making decisions about appropriate educational approaches and pedagogical approaches" (vii). Baker may engage his readers in a discussion, but he does not offer a sufficient number of practical guidelines with which a teacher could successfully teach bilingual students. Again and again, he.."
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Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, 2001.
Discusses the spread and decline of various languages.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 0 sources, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses the pros and cons of bilingualism focusing on the homogenizing of the world's languages and the struggle to keep some languages and cultures alive. It mentions the effects of colonial powers, the necessities of learning other languages for trade purposes and the reluctance of younger members of minority groups to learn their original tongue. Contains information such as the top nine countries language wise contain 3,300 languages. The paper also discusses the gradual process of change in a language.
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?Bilingualism is a reality today and it will become a greater reality as time goes. The extent to which it is prevalent is evidenced by the presence of bilinguals in every country today, as well as in every social class and every age group. International travel, communication and the mass media, emigration and planetary economics have created a so-called global village whereby inhabitants speak more than their own native language."
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"Bilingual/Bilingue", 2007.
This paper studies the poem "Bilingual/Bilingue" by Rhina Espaillat.
1,968 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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In this article, the writer explains that "Bilingual/Bilingue" by Rhina Espaillat is a depiction of a girl growing up in a Spanish speaking household in the United States. The writer notes that through excellent language choices and the successful use of literary devices, Espaillat captures the difficulties of living in an English speaking country while coming from a Spanish speaking home. The writer describes that "Bilingual/Bilingue" is a personal account of the realities of bilingualism, and shows how it is possible to overcome language and cultural barriers to learn a second language. The writer concludes that real life examples and the girl in "Bilingual/Bilingue" both show that the original language remains a part of one's culture and identity and that language barriers are an obstacle, but not a permanent one.
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"It is out of this fear that he resists English in the household, but his daughter, who studies English extensively in and outside of the house on her own, comes to become more than proficient in English. She realizes what her father does not, that language is not a divisive force, and that she can express herself fully in English, her second language. Thus Espaillat is writing on the success people can achieve in learning and living in the United States as a bilingual individual. Language will not divide her from her father, and she can become a successful English poet growing up in a Spanish household. The cultural and linguistic challenges she faced she was able to overcome."
"Espaillat's perspective on the issue of bilingualism individually and as a society is backed up by both empirical and qualitative research. In fact, although Espaillat's childhood experience was many years ago in the 1930s, issues she faced and issues she overcame are relevant to this day. For instance, a 2007 study on bilingual Latino and Latina adolescents evaluated the role of the Spanish language and bilingualism for both gifted and non-gifted students. This study found that for these bilingual students, regardless of level of academic achievement, that Spanish was their native language."
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'Bilingual/Bilingue Explication', 2007.
This paper analyzes the poem 'Bilingual/Bilingue', by Rhina Espaillat.
1,746 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 56.95
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In this article, the writer points out that 'Bilingual/Bilingue', by Rhina Espaillat is an invitation into a young girl's world as she grows up in a Spanish household, yet in an English speaking country. The writer notes that carefully weaving English with Spanish words for emphasis, Espaillat paints a picture of a girl forced to speak Spanish while yearning for English. The truth of the matter is that one cannot force a language out of one's heart, and even though the young girl is forced to speak Spanish in her home, her English words are just as meaningful as her Spanish. The writer maintains that 'Bilingual/Bilingue' is a statement on the flaws of forcing a native language upon someone, or perhaps of excluding a language from someone's life, as in the end it is what is in one's heart that is the true meaning of the language.
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"With the problem established, the fourth stanza quotes the father as to what he is intends to do about the problem. He insists for his daughter to speak English outside the home and Spanish within. By maintaining that Spanish be spoken at home, the father is attempting to remain a part of his daughter's life as a Spanish speaker himself. He does not want English coming into his home and have a language barrier between himself and his daughter and establishes the rule. This division of the two languages, however, to the daughter is like dividing her world in two as Spanish and English are both important to her and what follows in the poem is a reaction to the rule her father has established."
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Bilingualism and First Language Loss, 2003.
This paper discusses the linguistic phenomena of bilingualism and first language loss and presents suggestions for advocating multilingual education.
5,115 words (approx. 20.5 pages), 23 sources, APA, $ 128.95
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This paper explains that bilinguals are not inferior to monolinguals in any way; however, there still exist various stereotypes against bilinguals, which range from the claim by professions, such as speech therapists and medical doctors, that hearing two or more languages in childhood causes language disorder and language delay to the idea that bilinguals are slow learners and are losers in life. The paper reports that in order to fit themselves into school and society, some young bilinguals begin to learn English and, as soon as they have learned barely enough to get by, use their home languages less and less until they gradually lose it totally: This phenomenon is first language loss. The author stresses that first language loss is not a ?necessary or inevitable outcome? when children acquire a second language.
Table of Content
Introduction
Bilingualism
Types of Bilingualism
Studies on Bilingualism
First Language Loss
Process of First Language Loss
Consequences of First Language Loss
Fostering a Positive Linguistic Environment
Conclusion
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"From these accounts, it is apparent that two major consequences of first language loss lie on family relationship and the crises of self-image and cultural identity. As far as family relationship is concerned, there is a lot of ?shame, anger, frustration, and embarrassment attached to the loss of a first language?. To the individuals, a negative self-image was common, resulting either from coming from non-English speaking families or being an outsider of their own ethnic group. At the same time, these people are usually haunted by the uncertainty of their own identity, because they are unable to identify themselves with either their home language culture or the dominant English culture. Besides, along the process of growing up into monolinguals in English, they were all neglected, isolated, and despised in one way or another. Life has been a constant struggle to them simply because they happen to have been born into non-English speaking families."
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Bilingualism, 2004.
An analysis of bilingualism and its effect on children.
2,509 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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This paper discusses how different ethnic and cultural groups influence the process of bilingualism. The paper focuses on the effect that bilingualism has on children. The paper identifies immigration and intermarriage as the two main ways that children become bilingual. The paper distinguishes between two different kinds of bilingualism: fluent bilingualism, if a child speaks both languages fluently; and limited bilingualism, if a child doesn't speak any of the languages well.
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"In the discussion part of the paper Schecter discussed the relationship between family language environment and the development of bilingualism in different sociolinguistic contexts. She also pointed out the importance of parents' attitude toward bilingual education and success of their children in bilingualism. Parents experience the events associated with language use day-to-day life as enablers of, or constraints to, the maturation of their children's identities as social and cultural beings."
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Bilingualism in America, 2007.
An analysis of the benefits that official bilingualism in the United States will have on education.
3,576 words (approx. 14.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 100.95
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This paper discusses the commonly held belief that the United States is a monolingual nation. The paper challenges this notion and discusses the importance of bilingualism. In particular, the paper discusses the importance of bilingualism in terms of education and describes how official bilingualism within the educational system will benefit students and therefore society as a whole.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Historical Background
Monolingualism vs. Bilingualism
Bilingual Education Options
The Controversy
A National In-Decision
My Proposal
Conclusion
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"As far as bilingual education goes, it is clear that the results of studies are somewhat inconclusive when lumped together. However, the people being affected by the decisions should be the ones who vote on which way to go. Is this not a democracy? As a future educator, I feel that if the people decide which form should be used in their state and/or in their school district and they have the option to switch school districts, it would alleviate much stress. Although these proposals may be hard to implement and may cause much headache until they are sorted, the end result would truly be worth it. The world is getting smaller everyday and if the US wants to continue to hold such a strong position, then knowing other languages is essential. English may keep us unified, but knowing other languages will keep us powerful."
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Individual Struggle for Societal Position, 2006.
This paper examines material and ideological conditions of the individual struggle for societal position.
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In this article, the writer looks at social class and how it is widely believed that this consists of the two elements of the wealthy and the poor. The writer maintains that while it has always been the belief of the poor that individuals are capable of overcoming their lower societal ranking, the structure of society prevents this from occurring through the hierarchy's control of the economy. The writer further discusses that while man may obtain material value and consistently believe he is working toward a higher societal placement, his or her social position is permanently determined once the individual enters the production of the world.
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"Throughout sociological thought it has been contended that social class consisted of two primary elements. These elements include the wealthy and the poor. The wealthy controlled government, production and the manner in which people exist in the social order. While it has always be the belief of the poor that individuals are capable of overcoming their lower societal ranking, the structure of society prevents this from occurring through the hierarchy's control of the economy."
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Bilingualism in the California Classroom, 2006.
An examination of how teachers should approach bilingualism both in and outside of the classroom.
965 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 34.95
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This paper examines the challenges of bilingualism in a child's life. The author argues how the presence of two languages can impact expression in different settings and amongst different groups of people. This is especially true in the context of the classroom. The writer also considers dialects as a form of bilingualism. Teachers are encouraged to teach using standard English while respecting their students' linguistic diversity.
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"Thus, bilingualism and diversity is a reality in the United States, and this is true, perhaps even more so, in California. Bilingualism alone produces not simply many languages but many dialects. Spanish is one of the most common languages other than English spoken in the United States. (Chaika, 1994, p.35) Mexican-Americans, Puerto Ricans, and Dominican-American children may make up a teacher's classroom, and depending if these bilingual students are first, second or third generation, may speak with a different level of English and Spanish fluency. Between even their own forms of Spanish, however, there will many regional differences in dialect and vocabulary. Thus, teacher cannot even assume a natural cohesion between all Spanish speakers in the classroom, but approach every child from his or her own unique cultural and familial context."
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Allende and Societal Expectations, 2006.
A review of Allende's book 'The House of Spirits' and a discussion regarding the theme of religious and societal beliefs regarding the role of women at that time.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper reviews the book 'The House of Spirits' by Allende. According to the paper, Allende begins her work in by discussing the religious and societal belief that women could never be equal to men, and that their place in the social order was to support the world of men and be subservient to their needs (3). This contention by the author reflects centuries of societal belief that women must accept their second class role beneath men, without questioning male dominance as an integral part of the social order. Allende is successful at relaying this historical point of view within her work. However, Allende uses this view to demonstrate the conflict that exists between the female gender and society, and the struggle that women continually experience in their attempt for equality within their individual worlds.
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"The Scarlet Letter": Societal Roles, 2005.
An analysis of the theme of unfulfilled societal roles in Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter."
4,535 words (approx. 18.1 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 118.95
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This paper analyzes the four main characters of Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter" and provides a historical view of what was expected from members of a Puritan society. It looks at how, although Hester Prynne, Pearl, Roger Chillingworth and Arthur Dimmesdale all turn from their societal obligations in the novel, each character depends on another's ability to fulfill their role for salvation.
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"As a mother Hester Prynne is a strong example in the contemporary world, but in the time setting of the novel she is unfit to mother the child. Several times she had almost lost the wild Pearl to a household that would raise the child to be a subservient, noble and God-fearing woman. Hull writes, "To convince Bellingham to let Hester keep Pearl, Dimmesdale reverts to the same claim that the child has been 'sent' with an intended meaning, though the meaning he interprets is different from Hester's. Pearl 'was meant for a blessing; for the one blessing of her life! It was meant, doubtless, as the mother herself hath told us, for a retribution too; a torture' (114)" (5). "
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"A Lesson Before Dying": Societal Oppression in 2005, 2005.
Speaks of the parallels between the oppression that existed before the civil rights movement as spoken of in Ernest J. Gaine's famous novel, "A Lesson Before Dying", and the societal oppression that is still felt today in 2005.
1,454 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 48.95
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Ernest J. Gaines' famous novel, "A Lesson Before Dying" accents the tension inherent among African-Americans across the country during the 1940s. This essay draws parallels between the societal oppression felt by African-Americans before and during the civil rights movement and the oppression that is still felt by young Americans today.
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"Gaines's novel examines the difficulties facing African Americans in the rural South during the 1940s, but the historical content covers nearly a century. Between 1910 and 1970, more than six million blacks left the South. During this time, the Civil Rights Movement did much to increase civil equality among the races. But, these strides did not come without blood, sweat, and tears. Jefferson's struggle in the novel parallels the paramount effort, determination, and persistence made by many African Americans during the Civil Rights movement. The road was long, but the benefits of staying the course were innumerable. College students can learn a lot from Gaines's novel. Discrimination and oppression still exist in 2005 even though it has taken on new forms and faces. No fight worth fighting is ever easy, and if college students want to change society, they must stand for their rights and use their voices."
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Societal Norms, 2004.
An analysis of the effects of societal norms and attitudes on group and individual beliefs.
1,393 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper demonstrates how the two articles, "Harvesting Implicit Group Attitudes and Beliefs From a Demonstration Web Site" by B. Nosek and A Greenwald and "Group Norms and Attitude-Behavior Consistency, The Role of Group Salience and Mood" by J. Wellen, M. Hogg and D. Terry, in their own ways portray how societal norms can affect implicit and explicit beliefs and feelings within certain groups and how the mere act of being involved and being accepted by a group directly influences one's behaviors and attitudes because people can categorize themselves to a specific group.
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"In small or large social environments, social interaction between group members often facilitates actions that control individual behavior. These reactions to the group are guided by societal norms that significantly influence the participation level of the team. As a result norms can emerge from group ideals that are based on shared attitudes and beliefs. Furthermore, the mere act of being involved and being accepted by a group directly influences one's behaviors and attitudes because people can categorize themselves to a specific group. In fact the two articles, "Harvesting Implicit Group Attitudes and Beliefs From a Demonstration Web Site" and "Group Norms and Attitude-Behavior Consistency, The Role of Group Salience and Mood" in their own ways portray how societal norms can affect implicit and explicit beliefs and feelings within certain groups."
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Societal Pressures and "The House of Mirth", 2007.
An analysis of the societal pressure on women in Edith Wharton's novel, "The House of Mirth".
1,238 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper examines the societal pressures that are presented and discussed in Edith Wharton's novel, "The House of Mirth". It explains the role of the main character, Lily Bart and how she had the responsibility of learning to function as a member of her class. It also points out that Edith Wharton was able to turn away from the strictures of her youth as she grew older but the character of Lily Bart could not. The paper compares Lily's choices to the choices of the modern woman.
Table of Contents:
Social Pressures
Pressure to Marry
Modern Women's Choices
Conclusion
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"Lily Bart was a product of her times. She was raised in a family with good social connections, but with little money. When left on her own, Lily had no way to support herself. She became not only a product of her times, but also a victim of them, as she tried to find her way to getting a husband. Her failure to do so, as well as her death, were both the result of her primary failure in making the correct decisions. Neither of these failures were truly her fault; society had not taught her how to weigh the options that were open to her to make the correct decisions."
"Today, Lily Bart would have more options open to her. She would have access to social services programs. She would also have the ability to work and to think for herself. Living when she did, however, it was almost inevitable that Lily Bart would die as she did: alone, poor, and with hope being only an elusive dream."
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