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    Introduction to Language

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    1. Language ( what is language ) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Language Linguistic : http://www.cs.indiana.edu/classes/c661/ling_k.html Knowledge of sound system (phonetic & pholology) ….....................word ( semantics and syntacitc) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linguistics (explaination of linguistic) http://www.speech-therapy-information-and-resources.com/linguistic-knowledge-bases.html ( linguistic based on what? Semantic-syntactic/ phonology/ phonetics ) 2. Brain

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    Language and Identity

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    Language and Identity Language and identity can be two sides of the same coin in my opinion. A language identifies a certain group or place just like a flag represents a country‚ but this is not always true. If we were to look at the English language for example‚ it is a universal language that most people in the world practice either as their first language or as their second or third. The people who do speak English as their first language have a certain identity related to the language;

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    Prominence of language

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    Prominence of Language I believe that of all possible human qualities‚ the one that wields the most power is the ability to use‚ understand and communicate effectively through language. Language is both powerful and useful but it is also what sets people apart from each other. After reading “Aria” and “Black English” and watching the Pidgin film‚ I have come to understand that language is also your identity. I conclude that your identity‚ both private and public‚ will affect your use of language. Language

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    Language and Literacy

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    EDKL102- Assessment Task 1 Essay- What is Language? What is Literacy? How are they different? Teachers must have a sound knowledge and appreciation for language and literacy to be able to make the two concepts a valuable part of a student’s curriculum. This essay will explore the importance of language and literature in a students learning and how they assist in enhancing their development. Most importantly the similarities and differences will be distinguished so that the relationship between

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    Language Disorders

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    or she has a language disorder. Speech and language disorders refer to problems in communication and related areas such as oral motor function. These delays and disorders range from simple sound substitutions to the inability to understand or use language or use the oral-motor mechanism for functional speech. Some causes of speech and language disorders include hearing loss‚ neurological disorders‚ brain injury‚ mental retardation. Frequently‚ though the cause is unknown. Language disorders can

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    Language Attitude

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    Language Attitude Language attitudes are the feelings people have about their own language or the language of others. Attitude towards a language can determine whether the language continues or whether it is eliminated. If a language has political and financial backing it has a good chance of surviving. If people perceive that the language can improve their social status and economic prosperity those are usually strong motivators for people to maintain or make a language shift – sometimes

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    why it is very important to use words in the correct grammatical order‚ correct context and exact language. The power of words affects our senses‚ thinking‚ feelings creativity and the way we think. It is imperative that we must understand the phrases and meanings of words before they can properly be used. When language is shaped properly‚ it will assimilate into a culture. Since the English language is rich and varied‚ it offers an array of choices when communicating. Here are a few of those choices

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    Language and the internet

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    Language and the Internet By No Name Presented for Dr. English Department of English June 6th 2013 English 105 College Language and the Internet The internet is one of the most controversial yet revolutionary inventions in the world. It has spawned new media and industry but perhaps the greatest contribution the internet has given is the ability to connect to the world twenty four hours a day and seven days a week. However‚ this amazing technological feat is also regarded

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    Language and Gender

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    Spoken Language Language is an integral part of our society; it uses a series of systems to convey meaning‚ thus setting up a discourse community. The surrounding environment plays a major role in our language as a social practice. Language is a form of communication involving an organized system of symbols whether written‚ spoken or pictures. Language is purposeful‚ built on shared conventions‚ shaped by the context and constitutes texts of various sorts and "…language is the source of human

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    Language and Cognition

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    Language and Cognition Axia College of the University of Phoenix PSY360 September 12‚ 2011 Language and Cognition Language is considered unique among humans. Language‚ as defined below‚ occurs only among the human species and does not exist elsewhere in the animal kingdom. Therefore‚ the study of how humans learn‚ process‚ and create meaning from linguistic utterances and the written word is a central feature of cognitive psychology. The many questions that arise from this line of research

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