Academic papers on Communications, Media, Theory, Etc

Social & Cultural Factors In Spoken English
An 8 page paper that provides an overview of the impact of social and cultural elements on the progression of language development and focuses specifically on the impacts for Aboriginal, Australian and Asian English. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Deixis & Deictic Expression
A 5 page paper on the use of deictic expressions and their semantic role in both English and other languages. The paper includes a number of uses of deixis at work. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Language Theory / Frege vs. Kripke
A 6 page discussion of language theory as presented by Frege and also by Kipke. Each of these theorists held disparate views concerning the structure of language in relation to its ability to connect to the outside world. Many interesting points...
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'Rethinking Language Arts' by Nina Zaragoza
A 5 page paper that provides an overview of Zaragoza's book. This paper supports the premises created by Zaragoza in applying her educational philosophy to classroom constructs. Bibliography lists no additional sources.
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Lexical Cohesion
An 11 page paper that presents the concept of lexical cohesion as designed by Halliday and Hasan, and demonstrates that there are a number of reason this concept is problematic. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Language Development in Children with Cochlear Implants
An 8 page paper that provides a comprehensive overview of the different elements of language development in children with cochlear implants. This paper focuses primarily on the early developmental processes and demonstrates the progression of...
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Linguistics And The Use Of Indirectness In Language
Indirect language is often used as a means of determining politeness, for self-protection, in language representative of particular cultures and as a means of conveying humor. This 15 page paper considers the linguistic components of Indirectness...
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Chomsky's Theories Concerning the Acquisition of Language
A 5 page research paper that examines how the language theories of Noam Chomsky differed from those that proceeded it . The writer demonstrates how a computer program that analyzes language has substantiated much of Chomsky's controversial theory....
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American English As A Globalization Tool
A 15 page research paper that describes how American English has affected globalization. In an argument that American English is accidental, and perhaps an interim communications tool, the writer reviews examples of how other languages contributed...
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Issue / Language Changes Context
A 12 page research paper addressing the debate on whether context shapes language or language shapes context. The writer argues that only language can shape context because even context-supportive theorists argue that context is static and only...
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Onomatopoeia / An Important Linguistic Element
3 pages in length. A very basic look at Onomatopoeia-- words that imitate or suggest the sound made by something. Favorite examples include the words 'cuckoo,' 'whoosh,' 'plop,' and 'sizzle.' In this 4 page essay, the writer mentions the...
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Cyberspace & Its Negative Impact On Language
A 3 page essay expressing the opinion that cyberspace will destroy languages as they are written today, as evidenced by grammatical errors, revisions in typography, and an obsession with visual images over textual images. Bibliography lists 3...
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Neil Postman's 'Technopoly'/ Technology Damaging Communication
A 5 page paper examining Postman's book. Author Neil Postman is certain that the age of technology will be the end of any ability of communicating with one another that we now currently retain. He laments the passing of the tool-using age without...
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Linguistics / Lecture Methodology
This 5 page paper explains the lecture method of teaching. Both essential and nonessential components are discussed. The writer also includes techniques that hold the student's attention and that enhance the student's learning. Bibliography lists 4...
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Language Variations Between Genders
5 pages in length. Among the myriad differences between men and women is the manner in which they speak. The variations that exist within gender language are sometimes quite conspicuous, while at other times remain quite subtle; however, one thing...
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