Essays on Language and Linguistics

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Analysis of The Definition of The Word "Belonging"

2 pages / 755 words

Meaning of words If someone asked you what definition you would use for the word belonging, what would you say? Would you say the feeling of fitting in with people; would you say owning or possessing something; or would you say something else? The word...

Linguistics Semiotics

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A Reflective Paper on "Mother Tongue" by Amy Tan

2 pages / 1082 words

In the essay “Mother Tongue” by Amy Tan, Tan claims the concept that we tend to speak totally different languages to speak with one another which our intelligence is judged by the approach we tend to speak. As a fictional author, Tan is astonished by...

Amy Tan Cultural Diversity English Language

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The Ideas of Language Learning in "Mother Tongue" by Amy Tan

2 pages / 985 words

In the story entitled “Mother Tongue” by Amy Tan, she explains about the knowledge and awareness of the social and cultural differences in “broken English” linked to Standard English. She loves writing and she wants to share about how language can influence her life until...

Amy Tan English Language Second Language

175

Poetry is Important in The English Language

4 pages / 2023 words

Poetry is one of the most important and powerful forms of writing because it takes the English language, a language we believe we know, and transforms it. Suddenly the words do not sound the same or mean the same. The pattern of the sentences sounds...

English Language Poetry Seamus Heaney

176

The Importance of Diversity in Language Development

3 pages / 1504 words

“If you want to be an American, speak American. If you don’t like it, go back to Mexico where you belong” Those were the words of an Anglo teacher, to young American scholar of cultural theory, Gloria Anzaldua when caught speaking Spanish in class. Gloria,...

English Language Language Diversity

177

Research Paper on The Benefits of Bilingual Education as an Educational Approach

3 pages / 1334 words

Advances in technology, increased mobility and globalization have facilitated the development of multiculturalism across the globe yet some deeply ingrained cultures persist to date. Indeed, many countries have maintained an official language, yet their inhabitants may have different first languages, or what is commonly known...

Bilingualism

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Analysis of Amy Tan’s Views on English Language in Mother Tongue

2 pages / 939 words

While language is used to communicate information in a direct manner, the style of language usage also provides information about the person that is speaking or writing and their relationship with the intended audience. Amy Tan discusses the different styles of English that she grew...

Amy Tan English Language

179

Literary Analysis of Mother Tongue by Amy Tan

1 page / 561 words

Language barriers and cultural differences is a real issue for people. Children of immigrant families get a unique view and experience as a bilingual kid; they will become familiar with two different backgrounds. Amy Tan, Author of “Mother Tongue” uses her personal experiences with her...

Amy Tan Language Mother Tongue

180

Analysis of Amy Tan’s Language Experiences Depicted in Mother Tongue

2 pages / 1029 words

The Challenge of Language Barriers The inability to communicate in fluent English is sometimes unfairly characterized as an incapacitation. When individuals can’t express their thoughts in fluent English, those listening often fail to address them with the seriousness required. In some cases, it is seen...

Amy Tan Language Mother Tongue

181

Jejueco: a Language Or Dialect

3 pages / 1377 words

Introduction The study of language boasts a distinctive historical trajectory, with modern linguistics taking its nascent steps in the 18th century. At its inception, the discipline primarily focused on the intricate task of reconstructing Indo-European languages. While the practice of linguistic reconstruction remains relevant in...

Dialect Korean

182

The Cajun Dialect in English Language

3 pages / 1168 words

Cajun Vernacular English is a dialect with a rich history, found in southern Louisiana. It is heavily influenced by the French language, as its original speakers were French settlers. This group originally comes from Vendee, a region of western France. Settlers from this region traveled...

Dialect English Language

183

The Role of Language in Life in Mother Tongue by Amy Tan

1 page / 607 words

Everyone who speaks the English language, does not speak it the same way. It is rare to find people that speak English the exact same way word for word, because there are so many ways to speak English. Amy Tan uses a name to describe...

English Language Mother Tongue

184

My Dedication to Studying English

2 pages / 714 words

What appeals to me most about English is not only the chance to increase my literary knowledge but also how writers can express their opinions and emotions in words that can influence and inspire, just like the work of a good teacher can inspire and...

English Language Study

185

Technology and Language Development: Perceptions and Experimental Findings

3 pages / 1465 words

This report reviews three research articles analyzing the effects of technology on language development as well as perspectives of students and teachers on technology and the language learning process. The following articles include research in these areas: (1) “Effects of Home and School Computer Use...

Development Second Language Technology in Education

186

Roland Barthes and The Role of Myth in Modern Culture

1 page / 527 words

Roland Barthes is a French philosopher and semiotician from the 20th century. In his book Mythologies, Barthes tries to explain what a myth is and how it is created, followed by a few articles that contain examples of modern myths. By reading two of these...

Mythology Semiotics

187

My Passion for English Literature

1 page / 587 words

I distinctly remember a day ten years ago, when I got into a fight with my sister and instead of being grounded, my mother decided to take away my books – I couldn’t have imagined a worse punishment. For most of my childhood, I was...

English Language Passion Personal Life

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Language Online by David Barton and Carmen Lee: Impact of The Internet on The Learning of Language

1 page / 471 words

The Internet has transformed our perspective of the world. It has created a vast amount of online tools and sources that are helping people to get all the information they need more quickly and easily. Due to this fact, the number of people learning languages...

Language Linguistics

189

Linguistics and Its Main Categories

1 page / 457 words

As we know, all human beings have different languages and abilities to communicate with each other. They communicate to share their ideas, views, hypotheses, desires, and many more things. Linguistics is the scientific study of these communication systems in all their aspects, including their structure,...

Linguistics

190

Multilingualism and Identity in Transnational Workplaces in Sweden

4 pages / 1864 words

Introduction The project explores how social identity of immigrant youth is achieved at workplace interactions. I propose to study workplace activities that are accomplished through interaction. For this project, I would like to focus on two types of interactional activities at workplace: (a) task-based activities...

Language Diversity Multiculturalism Workplace