A reflective essay about my experience of learning second language language has been defined variously by various scholars. Generally‚ language is taken as the means of human communication. Learning a language is a mysterious task of human beings. Especially first language learning is too much amazing task. Sapir (1921:8) defines‚ “language is a purely human and non-instinctive method of communicating ideas‚ emotions and desires by means of voluntarily produced symbols.” Language is the unique property
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THE EMPIRICAL BASIS OF SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHING AND LEARNING LEARNING A SECOND LANGUAGE LIKE LEARNING A FIRST? 1. PSYCHOLINGUISTIC MECHANISM Dulay and Burt began with the premise that first and second language acquisition in children were the same process‚ and that the kinds of errors made by a second language leaner would be the same as those made by a first language leaner of the same language. Children learning a second language are usually older tan L1 learners; they are further along
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The first amendment in the US constitution states that Congress shall “make no law respecting an establishment of religion‚ or prohibiting thereof.” A metaphoric wall has always existed between the church and state‚ according to Thomas Jefferson in 1947 (McCarthy‚ Martha).That wall has been in the center of many court cases in the Supreme Court linked to public schools. The public school setting has always been a major area of controversy concerning the separation of church and state. Albeit with
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the due process of law provision of the 14th Amendment. Second‚ during the 1950s and 1960s‚ the national government became viewed as the principal promoter and defender of civil rights and liberties. In a series of very important decisions‚ the U.S. Supreme Court struck down state-supported racial segregation‚ state laws that discriminated against women‚ and state criminal proceedings that violated the due process of law provision of the 14th Amendment. Cooperative federalism
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The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides for the protection of citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. Because of this‚ our legal system requires that a warrant be obtained prior to a search of people or their homes or property. Without this provision‚ citizens would be subject to invasions of privacy without probable cause. While the idea behind the protection from unreasonable searches and seizures was well-intentioned‚ in practice it did not immediately
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The factors that influence the acquisition of a second language Introduction Some students learn a new language more quickly and easily than others. This simple fact is known by all who have themselves learned a second language or taught those who are using their second language in school. Clearly‚ some language learners are successful by virtue of their sheer determination‚ hard work and persistence. However there are other crucial factors influencing success that are largely beyond the control
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Most people‚ without even knowing it‚ are frequently protected‚ or using‚ the Bill of Rights in their everyday lives. The amendments that affect my life the most are the 1st‚ 4th‚ and 9th where as the 7th‚ 6th‚ and 5th are not as relevant. The first amendment protects my freedoms of expression; religion‚ assembly‚ petition‚ press‚ and speech. The most used freedom of expression in my life is freedom of speech‚ the right to express my opinion in a peaceful way. Being able to say what I believe about
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Ratification of Amendment XXVI When it comes to Rights and Responsibilities‚ so many events occurred in history that could fit the criteria of that theme. But one particular historical event can top all the others not only because it fits the subject‚ but because it is actually somewhat interesting to learn about. The ratification of the 26th Amendment is no doubt one of the most important things that could have happened to our country. In the heat of World War II‚ this Amendment was one that just
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of the 14th Amendment‚ the three clauses of the 14th Amendment must be understood. These clauses help define what it means to be a U.S. citizen. The privileges or immunities clause was first written in Article IV section two. It was then written again in the 14th Amendment after slavery was abolished in order for equal protection guarantee. The federal government wanted to insure that states respected the rights and freedoms of former slaves. In the first section of the 14th Amendment it states‚ “no
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First Amendment The First Amendment allows every American their freedom rights. “The First Amendment protects educators’ ability to exercise their judgment in accordance with professional standards and provides the latitude to create learning environments that effectively help young people acquire the knowledge and skills needed to become productive‚ self-sufficient‚ and contributing members of society” (Staff‚ N.). The First Amendment gives the teacher power and freedom to encourage the student
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