Gender, Socioeconomics, and Linguistic Variations in Western Culture
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A 4 page discussion of the variations that can be noted in the way individuals in western cultures communicate. This paper describes this phenomena in relation to speech codes. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPcomGnd.rtf

Genderized Language
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A 7 page essay that discusses the linguistic issue of using the masculine form in English to include both men and women. The writer summarizes the argument presented by Miller and Swift in their essay (bibliographical data not available on this essay), and then goes on to argue that these arguments are correct and non-specific, non-sexist language should be used. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: khgnlang.rtf

George Orwell's "Politics And The English Language"
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5 pages in length. George Orwell is not at all happy with the way in which the English language is utilized in contemporary society. According to the author, whose article entitled Politics and the English Language points out myriad speech problems, proper English has fallen by the wayside in not so delicate a plunge. In essence, Orwell argues that the "dumbing down" of English has caused people to unlearn the very fundamental principles of communication, reaching instead for flowery – if not completely incomprehensible – speech patterns that no more fulfill a meaning than provide for coherent thought. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCGorwl.wps

Gestural Phonology
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This 12 page paper discusses the extent to which gestural phonology can be used to provide adequate framework for the description of child speech. The paper examines the way speech develops from the initial babble, looking at segment exchanges through to full adult varigation. The bibliography cites 17 sources.
Filename: TEgestphonology.rtf

History of the Alphabet
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A 12 page research paper that examines the history of the alphabet. The writer argues that with the invention of writing, the knowledge of each generation was not lost when elders died. Therefore, this invention enabled humanity to build on the achievements of each succeeding generation, making civilization possible. The writer follows the evolution of the alphabet from early pictographs through the Greek and Roman forms. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: khabcs.wps

History of the Dictionary
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An 8 page research paper that offers a brief history of the dictionary. While the writer mentions early dictionary, the research concentrates on the compilation of the first English dictionaries, focusing specifically on the dictionaries written by Samuel Johnson and Noah Webster, which culminated in that magnificent Victorian project, the Oxford English Dictionary. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khhisdic.rtf

How to Translate
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A 3 page "how to" paper written as a speech explaining the process of translating text from one language to another. There are three main steps, including preparation, text production and proofreading for meaning and accuracy. Machine translation is fine for many uses where accuracy is not critical. At about 70 percent accuracy, it is fine to use for websites or email, but human translation should be 100 percent accurate, including meaning that is implied but not specifically stated in the text. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KStranslate.rtf

How, When And Why People Use "Code Switching" In Language
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4 pages in length. Surviving in a multicultural society requires myriad social tools – both intrinsic and man-made – to uphold the requisite behaviors expected of those who are not native to the community. Code switching has become one of the most popular – if not one of the most controversial – examples of how the spoken language has fallen victim to the lazy tongues of many bi- and multilingual societies. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCCodeSw.rtf