English Only or Not? I Table of Content Page Content 1. Introduction 2. English only Policies 3. Lawsuits of Discriminations 4. EEOC vs. Pro English 5. Conclusion 6. Works Cited English Only or Not? Introduction In the United States we are filled with different cultures and backgrounds form other countries‚ for that reason many other languages other than English are often spoken in the workplace and
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ENGLISH-SECTION ONE Question One: Visual Text I. What does this cartoon suggest about belonging? The image shown suggests that the talking cartoon character feels he needs to isolate himself from the world until it is a happy place again that he wishes to live in. It is as if he only wishes to belong to places in which he believes are positive. II. What features of this cartoon suggest this message? The main reasons that suggest this is the text shown from the cartoon character and his body
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the world’s global language‚ English. English is the most widely spoken language in the history of our planet‚ used in some way by at least one out of every seven human beings around the globe. Majority of international phone calls are made in English‚ more than 70% of International mails are written and addressed in English. Half of the world’s books and as much as 80% of all computer texts are written and stored in English (Lederer‚ 2001). The rise of English speaking nation’s economic
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Globalization of English and the English Language Classroom The term ‘the globalization of English’ can be interpreted in at least three ways. It can refer to the increasing intrusion of the English language into the lives of town and city dwellers all over the world. This is a worrying phenomenon. Not only does it threaten to contaminate or wipe out local languages and cultures‚ but it also skews the socio-economic order in favour of those who are proficient in English. How should the non English-speaking
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THE MAİN DİFFERENCES BETWEEN CIF AND FOB CONTRACTS UNDER ENGLİSH LAW CIF contract is that when the seller has delivered the goods or provides them afloat. He has to perform the contract by tendering conforming documents to the buyer. The significant feature of a CIF contract is that performance of bargain is to be fulfilled by delivery of documents and not by actual physical delivery of goods by the seller. 1 2 FOB contract can be described as a flexible instrument. Because‚ the buyer has
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Madeleine Noriega Professor Fong English 1A.32W 1 October 2012 Revolutionize the Future When was the last time you craved for burger‚ fries‚ or even a milkshake? Or how about the last time you bought a pack of cigarettes? These days‚ advertisements from various industries have managed to draw people’s attention and lure them into buying the products that are presented to them. As a result‚ fast foods and tobaccos have ultimately become a major part of our lives. These advertisements have been
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folklore‚ prose and poetry‚ myths‚ fairy tales‚ fables‚ songs‚ slang and other sources. Quite a few proverbs with proper names are familiar to people of different nationalities‚ and it’s natural that a student of English wants to know how to say those colorful expressions in English. It should be pointed out‚ though‚ that proverbs with proper names are not often used in speech or writing. Here is a list of proverbs which contain proper names people’s names‚ e.g.: 1) Bacchus has drowned
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Why English-only policy would not work? What would happen to America if immigrants could not speak their native-languages anymore? The use of languages other than English stimulated a movement known as “English Only Movement” in the U.S‚ which has been a subject of great controversy. On one hand‚ the pro English only agree it would encourage immigrants who do not speak English to learn it; therefore‚ it would turn them Americans bringing the U.S together as a whole. On the other
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Hong Kong Baptist University Language Centre GCLA1009 University English II (2013/14) Assessment 2 – Synthesizing information (15%) ASSIGNMENT DUE DATE: Monday 24 March 2014 PROCEDURES: Submit to Turnitin on BU Moodle for plagiarism check. If Turnitin report shows over 20% similarity with other sources‚ re-do the assignment and re-submit (you can do this as many times as you wish). Do NOT copy the instructions as these will count as being “copied”. Print the Turnitin report along with
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When the English settlers came to North America‚ the Indians‚ at first‚ welcomed them with open arms. The settlers arrived with goods that were very helpful to them‚ which could be the reason they embraced the Englishman the way they did. Some of the goods consisted of guns‚ woven cloth‚ fishhooks‚ and axes. There were also things like colorful glass beads that really intrigued the Indians to the point where they started to use them in their own religious ceremonies. There was a big unknown factor
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