Linguistics

As humans, we all constantly inflict this violence upon one another. We inflict linguistic violence on others when we are insecure, content with hurting another person, or lash out verbally for reasons that are unexplainable. We impose linguistic violence through gossip, face-to-face conversations, and through the screens of our devices. We impose violence on others by focusing on the negativity of their actions…

subject (poor academic skills), might cause by different course schedule; and unable to contact with parents (never responds), might cause by language or not familiar with different types of electrical products. How does linguistic diversity influence classroom performance? Linguistic might cause unskilled language in different ways like reading writing and speaking. The children cannot perform what they want if their English is not proficient. What impact do culture and language…

The linguistic theories of key first language (L1) and second language (L2) acquisition theorists, researchers, and practitioners such as Chomsky, Krashen, Asher, Cummins, Chamot, and O’Malley will be discussed in this essay for the purpose of providing a base of understanding in which an educator can appropriately and adequately apply these theories and facilitate learning for English Language Learning learners in K-12 classrooms. Linguistic Theories & Theorists Several L1 and L2 linguistic…

Linguistic devices helps the author add flavor to the novel thus making it much more interesting to read. It sets up different moods based on how the author uses it and provides a better understanding of what going on. Along with the linguistic devices seen throughout the novel, the author includes symbolism and motifs. These all are building blocks for the main theme, racism. The author manages to tie everything together to convey a brilliant story where the audience reads the insight of…

As I observed the linguistic interaction between dyads I identified a variety of phenomena discussed in class lectures. My observations were taken in three different locations a restaurant, a shopping arena, and at a professor’s office in order to achieve a wide interpretation of the linguistic interaction. My first observation took place at a Mexican restaurant in Rosarito. There were three female and two male involved in the conversation. The setting appeared to be a family dinner. The…

I would argue that it’s the linguistics of hip-hop that make it such a popular genre. The beats, the rhythm and the undeniable vernacular all co-mingle in order to create its very distinct sound. The emergence of multiple hip-hop generations has birthed new editions and approaches to the English language because the linguistics of rap and hip-hop are deeply rooted in Black English (B.E). In turn, hip-hop has created a gateway for B.E. to become integrated and used throughout the mainstream world…

Several linguistic metaphors I’ve heard in a profession setting is the term “Boys Club” or “Fraternity” referring to a group of male superiors. This terms demonstrates an absents of female representation within a certain department and can be found extremely intimidating for fellow females in the work place. Our reading demonstrates how gender an sexuality serve as a source for business media. Several linguistic metaphors are mentioned such as “screw” or “bang”, which reference sexual…

lived. Linguistic anthropology is the study of human communication throughout the ages, including how it orignated and how it has changed. Many anthropologists argue that there needs to be a fifth category, applied anthropology, or the use of anthropological studies to build policies or solve…

In“Literacy, Discourse, and Linguistics: Introduction,” James Paul Gee introduces his readers to the concept of a Discourse with a capital D. Discourses with a capital D according to Gee are “saying (writing)-doing-being-valuing, believing combinations” (6). They are important “combinations”(6). This is for the reason that “identity kits” can help someone see who you are, and they allow you to gain entrance into other Discourses such as a Dominant Secondary Discourse by having the proper make…

Neuro Linguistic Programming NLP is a discipline originally developed by studying and modeling the work of world-class therapists such as Milton Erickson, Virginia Satir and Fritz Perls. One of the attributes that these and any great therapist has is a deep level of understanding and communication with their client. In general we call this rapport. One of the greatest lessons that NLP can teach us in the business world is that of rapport. Rapport is one of those unusual talents that most…