Language term papers
What is Language?
According to Dictonary.com the definition of language is “a body of words and the systems for their use common to a people who are of the same community or nation, the same geographical area, or the same cultural tradition; communication by voice in the distinctively human manner, using arbitrary sounds in conventional ways with conventional meanings; speech.” Language includes body language, sign language, written language and verbal communication among others. The scientific study of language by humans is referred to as linguistics. There are thousands of languages spoken around the globe, some more well known than others.
The Basics of Studying Language
As mentioned above, the scientific study of language is called linguistics. However, when speaking about the academic study of language, linguistics and language are two different areas of study. At the university level, the study of language can include the in depth study of any foreign language offered by that particular educational institution. Primarily studied languages at the university level include Spanish, French, German, and Italian, although the study of Middle Eastern languages and Asian languages such as Mandarin are quickly on the rise.
Majoring or Minoring in Language
Depending on the educational institution chosen for language study, a student may pursue a language degree through either an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral program. In an undergraduate program, a student can choose to pursue language as either a major, obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Foreign Language, or a minor while obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree for a different major. In a graduate program, a student can obtain a Master’s Degree in Foreign Language and in a Doctoral program a student can seek to obtain his/her Ph.D. Many foreign language programs also offer student the opportunity to major in two different languages at part of their curriculum.
Career Opportunities for Language Majors
A degree in language is what is known as a liberal arts degree. As with most liberal arts degrees, a language major (also known as foreign language major) may select from a wide variety of careers since the knowledge gained throughout their college career is applicable in many popular fields. The careers available to a language major may vary depending on the language an individual chose to study. However, some popular careers for language majors are in the field of business, communications, education, government services, humanities and arts, sciences, technology, and travel services. Careers in these fields include: importer/exporter, banking and finance, journalist, international interpreter, translator, foreign correspondent, teacher or college professor, tutor, ESL teacher, diplomat, social worker, historian, travel writer, linguist, field researcher, archivist, software designer or tester, web developer, software consultant, technical writer, tour guide, foreign travel advisor or travel agent, or hotel management just to name a few.
Recently published Language essays
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An analysis of how Ernest Hemingway developed a code of ethics for his characters in "A Clean and Well-Lighted Place" and "Fifty Grand".# 154200 | 821 words | 0 sources | 2015 |$19.95 Add to cart More information
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A research paper to explore if students code switch regularly on the AUB campus in Lebanon.# 154167 | 3,392 words | 10 sources | 2014 |$19.95 Add to cart More information
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A brief review of Edward Said's scholarly assessment of Orientalism in his work ""Orientalism".# 153835 | 1,079 words | 3 sources | APA | 2014 |$19.95 Add to cart More information
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A review of the research to determine if children acquire second languages faster and more efficiently than adults.# 153777 | 3,965 words | 18 sources | APA | 2013 |$19.95 Add to cart More information
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A review of Keith Allan and Kate Burridge's work, "Forbidden Words, Taboos and Censoring of Language".# 153612 | 1,462 words | 1 source | APA | 2013 |$19.95 Add to cart More information
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An analysis of the rhetoric utilized by Vice President Spiro Agnew in his 1969 arguments directed at the American media.# 153420 | 2,085 words | 3 sources | APA | 2013 |$19.95 Add to cart More information
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This paper analyzes the history of rhetoric and what its future appears to hold in the digital world of tomorrow.# 153285 | 2,020 words | 9 sources | APA | 2013 |$19.95 Add to cart More information
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A brief discussion on the challenges of the English language facing immigrants to the United States.# 152991 | 805 words | 5 sources | MLA | 2013 |$19.95 Add to cart More information
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An examination of the impact of language on the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) group.# 152968 | 1,451 words | 4 sources | MLA | 2013 |$19.95 Add to cart More information
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A discussion on how changes in the English language reflect changes in society as a whole.# 152967 | 1,108 words | 8 sources | MLA | 2013 |$19.95 Add to cart More information