Linguistic/Prototype Theory & Semantic Features
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A 20 page research paper that examines, discusses and analyzes two analytical approaches to linguistic analysis. The writer argues that while these two approaches to linguistic analysis may appear to be competing approaches to world analysis, a closer look at each of these topics demonstrates that rather than competing they should be perceived as complementary ways of viewing the same subject. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: khlinpro.rtf

Linguistics / Lecture Methodology
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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 sources.
Filename: PGlectur.wps

Linguistics And Change
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4 pages in length. The nature of sound change, according to John H. McWhorter in The Power of Babel: A Natural History of Language, is the basis upon which the entire human language has evolved, readily identifiable by such ever-changing linguistic components as dialect, syntax and the melding of two entirely different languages as with Spanglish. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCLingSnd.rtf

Linguistics And The Use Of Indirectness In Language
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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 in a number of different scenarios and considers the range of its application across a variety of languages. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Lingdire.wps

Linguistics/How Sound Change Takes Place
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A 9 page research paper that examines various linguistic theories that explain why sound changes take place in language and what social mechanisms serve to perpetuate such changes. Theories discussed include those of William Labov. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khsoch.rtf

LITERARY REVIEW: PIDGIN, CREOLE AND LINGUA FRANCAS SITES
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This paper provides a "literature review" about web sites and article discussing the topics of creole, pidgin and lingua francas. The paper itself notes that, although there is not much information available about the aformentioned topics, linguists are starting to become interested in these versions of language. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MTlangua.rtf

Logical Fallacies
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This 5 page paper examines three logical fallacies. Numerous examples are provided for each. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA443fal .rtf

Mandarin Chinese: The Root of Linguistic Differences between Mainland China and Taiwan
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Over the course of the last three decades, the pursuit of an understanding of Chinese linguistics, including the study of Mandarin, has been the focus of many linguists. Some theorists have posited that geographic, political, and social elements have all influenced the morphology of Mandarin Chinese as spoken in two different regions, mainland China and Taiwan, and have also been reflected on the influence of the bilingualism in Taiwan as a factor in determining the dialect of this region. This 7 page paper reflects the linguistic and socio-political components of this argument. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Mandarin.wps