The Jamaican Creole Language: Its History and Linguistic Distinctions
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This is an 8 page paper discussing the Jamaican Creole language. The Jamaican Creole language, also known as Western Caribbean English, has been a unique language since the beginning of the 19th century although is it still only officially linguistically classified along with Creole and Pidgin languages as “language isolate, unclassified” with the International Linguistics Center in Dallas, Texas. Because of its unique elements which differentiate it from Standard English in the areas of linguistic phonology, morphology, semantics and pragmatics, linguists believe that it should not be considered a “dialect” but should be reclassified as a “nation-language”. Not only spoken in Jamaica, Jamaican Creole is also spoken in Columbia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama. Jamaican is also influencing cultures and societies around the globe as large communities of West Indians who reside in countries such as Canada and the United States not only bring their language to the culture but also elements of their music, mannerism and lifestyle which are being adopted by neighboring communities. The Jamaican language is considered an excellent example of the many languages which are participating in the “Latinization” of the English language and are important in the linguistic study of the evolution of language. Includes an outline. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Judgement of Thamus
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This is a 5 page paper that reviews the essay "Judgement of Thamus" by Neil Postman in terms of Postman's presentation on the concept of the role of technology in education and information dispersal. No additional sources cited.
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The Language of the Abortion Debate
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This 4 page paper addresses the issue of rhetoric used in the abortion debate. Partial birth abortion is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Meaning Of Psychology
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Psychology, like any endeavor of the human species, including linguistics, is in a continual state of flux. This 7 page paper purports to explore the discipline of psychology through the auspices of linguistic examination of thirty terms common to psychology. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Most Important Trait in a Leader
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A 4 page paper which examines what the most important trait of a leader is based on George Orwell’s Shooting an Elephant and Politics and the English Language. No additional sources cited.
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The Necessity of Communication Skills
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A 4 page paper which illustrates the importance of communication skills in seeking and maintaining a successful career. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Prevalence Of Stuttering
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A 20 page paper on stuttering research over the years and the ever-changing views that pathologists have held on the subject. The causes, effects, and most importantly, the prevalence of stuttering are examined in considerable detail. The studies of many widely-acclaimed researchers are discussed. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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The Principles of Public Speaking
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A 10-page paper that examines the four simple and basic principles that form the framework of popular and effective public speech. Defined and discussed are audience analysis, preparation & organization, articulation, projection & animation, and evident experience presentation. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: LCSpeak.doc

The Problems with Libra
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The magistrates courts in England and Wales needed a new IT system. The existing system were out of date and were fragmented. The name of the project, conceived in the early 1990's was Libra, which had the aim of creating a standardised system for the courts. The plans have faced many problems. This 17 page paper considers how and why these problems arose and then looks at applying system of systems methodology (SOSM) to the problem in order to find a solution. The bibliography cites 14 sources.
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The Production of Speech Acts by EFL Learners
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This 3 page paper provides an overview of an article published in the TESOL Quarterly entitled he Production of Speech Acts by EFL Learners. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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The Prototype Theory
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This 12 page paper provides an overview of the prototype theory as a replacement for classical lexical theory. Prototype Theory is based on the belief that concepts are categorized and that these categories are based on prototypes, on examples of the way in which the concept is demonstrated. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The Relationship Between Orthography And Pronunciation In L1 And L2 Phonology
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4 pages in length. Proper spelling and word pronunciation are intrinsically associated with L1 and L2 speech sounds and language acquisition due to the nature of how representations of orthography impact the functioning of L1 learners within the context of phonological awareness tasks; as such, L2 learners are therefore also affected by this association when striving to grasp pronunciation. Moreover, the influence of metalinguistic awareness - "a construct, theory or model to explain the interaction between language and written text" (Mora, 2008), is most prominently found in the ongoing literacy development of bilingual learners. One of the most recognized ways in which this is demonstrated is through code switching, a blending of two languages - L1 & L2 - that developed as a multicultural survival instinct. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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The Relationship Between Verbal Language and Written Communication
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This 10 page paper takes a look at the relationship between verbal language and written communication and ability. Theories of language acquisition are discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Role of Globalization in the Death of Languages
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This 14 page paper examines the role of globalization in the death of languages. Languages develop and evolve. Part of the evolution of languages is the death, There are many dead languages, some of which we know include Hittite, Sumarian, Cilician, Phrygian, Etruscan, Bithynian and Elamite. This may occur for a number of reasons, but a form of cultural assimilation is present. This paper looks at the ideas of Crystal, Edwards and others and applies this to the old and the modern world to assess the level of impact globalization has on language death. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
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The Role of Language
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This 4 page paper examines language and how it is used in society. The importance of vocabulary is emphasized. An example of how persuasive speech can be used in modern life is provided. No bibliography.
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The Social and Economic Implications of Grammar
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A 5 page discussion of the importance of grammar in achieving success in our modern world. Uses the example of the contemporary use of ebonics among African Americans to illustrate the contention that our grammar and that of others with whom we interact can impact the way we do business and even determine our successes or failure in particular endeavors. While there are positive aspects of distinctions in the way in which we use grammar, all too often an individual’s inability to utilize grammar in a manner which is in step with societal expectation is tied to that individual’s lack of education or appropriate world experiences. That lack directly translates into poor performance in both the social and economic setting. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Speech of General Colin Powell before the Republican National Convention
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A 10 page paper discussing the speech that General Colin Powell made regarding the state of education in the US prior to the official nomination of George W. Bush as the Republican candidate for the 2000 presidential election. It is a wonderful and rousing speech, but the greatest evidence of the effectiveness of General Powell's speech does not lie with those who agree to his statements, but rather with those who agree with little or none of it. The biting sarcasm that at least one critic managed to convey speaks more as to the effectiveness of General Powell's speech than could anyone who agrees with his statements. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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