English Dialect Study/Black English
[ send me this paper ]
A 9 page research paper that examines the linguistic structure African American vernacular English. The writer looks at phonology, morphology, syntax and lexicon, discussing the various ways in which black vernacular differs from standard English, yet demonstrating that it follows its own internal logic. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: khdiabe.rtf

English-Only Rules in the Workplace
[ send me this paper ]
7 pages. English-only rules should be in place in the workplace because if one is working and living in America it should be expected that only that national language should be used at work. Whether the native tongue is spoken at home or not is immaterial; the workplace is a different matter altogether. This paper cites the argument that English-only rules in the workplace are fair and should not be considered culturally biased. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: JGAengl1.rtf

English: Global Community
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page paper which examines the global community from the perspective of language, the English language. Bibliography lists sources.
Filename: RAenlan.rtf

Essay on the Gendered Nature of Language:
[ send me this paper ]
This 5 page paper explores the inherent gendered nature of language and illustrates this concept with specific examples. This paper provides a real-life scenario as well as the outcome of that scenario in which the gendered nature of language played a significant role. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: GSlangue.rtf

Ethnography & Communication
[ send me this paper ]
A 4 page research paper that examines classroom communication from an ethnographic viewpoint. All cultures have social rules that govern what is considered to be appropriate communication. An ethnographic approach to understanding communication focuses on the "cultural specificity of rules of communication and the totality of factors" that affect the communication process (Bonvillain 79). Research shows that instructional conversation (IC) within a classroom environment can be an effective method for raising academic achievement. However, research also indicates that gender or cultural bias can interfere with this process. Implications are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khethlin.rtf

Etymology of Well-Being
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page research paper that explores the origins and meanings of the word "well-being." Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khwelbng.rtf

Etymology: Newspaper Article
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page paper which takes a recent newspaper article and discusses the history or etymology of some of the words in the article. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAgllpnw.rtf

Evolution of Intelligence & Visual / Auditory Development
[ send me this paper ]
A 15 page research paper on language development in humans, auditory speech integration, visual audition, etc; A number of research studies and pertinent issues are analyzed in great detail. Bibliography lists 12+ sources.
Filename: Visulaud.wps

Expression and Communication
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page paper which discusses the main ideas presented in the essay titled "Expression and Communication" which appears in the book "Meditations on a Hobby Horse" by E. H. Gombrich. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAexprss.wps

Expressions Of Respect And Shame
[ send me this paper ]
Speech is embedded within human activity, that is, the style and content of communication patterns is directly related to the context. In Languages and Their Speakers, edited by Timothy Shopen, the use of language and its relationship to the culture of origin is explored. John Haviland teaches the reader How to Talk to Your Brother-in-Law in Guugu Yimidhirr while E. L. Keenen and Elinor Ochs speak of Becoming Competent Speakers of Malagasy. This 6 page paper examines the relationship between language and the social norms surrounding respect and shame that is presented in these two articles. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: KTresshm.wps