Knowledge of Linguistics and Its Impact on Understanding the Teaching of Language
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This 12 page report discusses both linguistics and language and the ways in which they interact for a language teacher. Because language is one of the most unique factors of human interaction, even the very process of being human, its study deserves to be thought of as a key component of understanding human cognition, personal relationships, and how society develops. It also offers a great deal of opportunities to those who teach language and the tools of language. The practice of linguistics is intimately woven into the teaching of language. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BWlinlan.rtf

Language / Innate Or Acquired ?
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An 8 page evaluation of human language skills. Addresses the question of whether language is innate or acquired. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Language.wps

Language Acquisition
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A 6 page paper. Until the late 1950s, it was traditionally believed that an infant acquired language from the parent or caregiver, specifically, it was believed that infants simply mimicked the sounds that they heard from parents and other caregivers. In 1957, A. Noam Chomsky offered a different perspective. Language acquisition was innate, according to Chomsky. This essay explains Chomsky's concepts of Universal Grammar and the Language Acquisition Device and how he came to make these conclusions. The difference between acquisition and learning is explained. Finally, the need to bring in Piaget's theories to explain all of language acquisition is explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGlngacq.rtf

Language Acquisition & Bilingualism
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A 10 page paper that provides an overview of the literature on language acquisition and blingualism and supports the belief that children can attain two languages as quickly as they can attain one. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Langacq2.wps

Language Acquisition and Reading
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This 4 page report discusses how a child acquires language and then applies that understanding to the processes of learning to read. The processes associated with acquiring language involves a number of considerations that range from what a child hears, how his or her parents interacts with him/her, even historical context plays a role in the child’s language development. Reading is significantly more than a visual process. Instead, it is primarily a verbal, semantic, and language-based process than a visual process. It relies on the processes associated with understanding language, using language, and defining the meanings associated with language. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Language Acquisition in Young Children
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5 page research essay discussing language acquisition in young children. Three specific models of intervention for early childhood are explained, two of which can be accomplished in the child's home. Bibliography lists 8 references.
Filename: Lang.wps

Language Acquisition, Early Childhood & SLI
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An 8 page research paper that discusses language acquisition and specific language impairment, focusing specifically on children having difficulty with “wh-questions,” that is, using and understanding “what, when, where, why,” etc. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khsli.rtf

Language Acquisition/Consequences of Deprivation
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A 14 page research paper that examines research that pertains to the acquisition of language and the consequences of deprivation. The writer first of all examines the theories of Lenneberg, concerning a sensitive period in speech acquisition, and Chomsky, concerning innate brain structure, in regards to language acquisition and then applies these to the evidence offered by deficits in language skills in feral and abused children who have suffered from linguistic deprivation. The writer argues that examination of the literature shows that the work of Lenneberg and Chomsky is verified by the evidence offered by observations of feral children, that is, children who have missed the sensitive period for language and, therefore, cannot learn language above a rudimentary level. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: khferal.rtf

Language Acquisition/Production
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A 3 page research paper that explores topics concerning second language acquisition and specifically learning English as a second language. The writer discusses how language is acquired in infancy, structure of language and acquisition of second language. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khlangac.rtf

Language Acquisition: Influenced By Classroom Interaction
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11 pages in length. The classroom has long been a place of academic learning, where students gain knowledge of humanities, sciences, mathematics and physical fitness. However, the classroom is also a multicultural learning facility for those who, for one reason or another, need to learn another language. With the significant influence of this educational environment, one can readily argue that language acquisition is impacted by various interactions that may take place. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
Filename: TLCLngAc.wps

Language and Abstract Thought: Meaningful Conversation about a God Who Transcends Creation?
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A 5 page address of the philosophical dilemma of whether or not we can talk meaningfully of a God who transcends creation if language is a part of creation. Questions the innateness of language and the applicability of that innateness to the topic of our own creation and the existence of God. Compares language in animals and mankind and concludes there are definitive differences in the ability of the two to have meaningful conversations about such highly abstract concepts as God and His existence. It is the ability to translate our mental experiences into words which gives humans the capability of abstract thought and allows us to have meaningful philosophic conversation about God even though God transcends creation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPlngGod.wps

Language and Communication in South Africa
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This 5 page paper examines language challenges in the nation of South Africa. Setting up a business there is mentioned. The focus is on the languages utilized there. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA815sa.rtf

Language and Culture
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This 3 page paper examines the idea of language and culture being interrelated. Why language is an important part of culture is examined. No bibliography.
Filename: SA346lac.rtf

Language and Identity
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A 4 page paper which examines the relationship between language and identity. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAtnge.rtf

Language and Metaphors
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A 5 page paper which first examines and discusses metaphors for friendship and then discusses the importance of language. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: RAmetap.rtf

Language and Prejudice
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A 4 page paper which examines language and prejudice, focusing on how people are often prejudiced, based on someone’s use of language, without truly being aware of their prejudice. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAlugp.rtf

Language and Understanding the World
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This 5 page paper considerers the development of language in the forms known today and if they have been advantageous in furthering the understanding of the world. This is considered by looking back to the development of language and the way it correlates with an increased understanding of the world to assess the link between language and world understanding. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEldevworld.rtf