Expression and Communication
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A 5 page paper which discusses the main ideas presented in the essay titled "Expression and Communication" which appears in the book "Meditations on a Hobby Horse" by E. H. Gombrich. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAexprss.wps

Expressions Of Respect And Shame
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Speech is embedded within human activity, that is, the style and content of communication patterns is directly related to the context. In Languages and Their Speakers, edited by Timothy Shopen, the use of language and its relationship to the culture of origin is explored. John Haviland teaches the reader How to Talk to Your Brother-in-Law in Guugu Yimidhirr while E. L. Keenen and Elinor Ochs speak of Becoming Competent Speakers of Malagasy. This 6 page paper examines the relationship between language and the social norms surrounding respect and shame that is presented in these two articles. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: KTresshm.wps

Faithful and Free Translation
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This 4 page paper considers the differences between faithful, or literal translation and free translation how they are used and manifest today in the work of translators and if these are still useful definitions. The paper includes consideration of the work of Nida and Newmark. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEfaithtrans.rtf

Farsi and English Language Globalization
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of the globalization of English language and the impacts of Farsi or modern Persian. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MHFarsi.rtf

Findings By Fourier Are Important To An Understanding Of Vision And Audition
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5 pages in length. Mathematician Fourier was instrumental in establishing a more detailed understanding of vision and audition; his findings not only revolutionized all previous scientific thinking, but it also set a precedent for further exploration from that point forward. In short, the importance of Fourier's findings revolves around his proven assertion that continuous function could be produced as an infinite sum of sine and cosine waves; as such, this weighty and comprehensive declaration became the fundamental basis of sight/sound reproduction and synthesis. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCFouri.rtf

Foreign Speakers' Attitudes Toward Consonant Elisions
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5 pages in length. Foreign speakers to the English language are faced with quite a daunting task when it comes to silent letters, words that have no phonetic properties and every other unusual nuance incorporated into the language; when faced with consonant elisions, such as "gonna" instead of "going to," "wanna" instead of "want to" and "innit" instead of "isn't it," their attitudes reflect an increasing intolerance and confusion over their inability to grasp this particular type of slang. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCelisi.rtf

Forms of Communication in the Diverse Organization
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A 4 page paper critiquing an article on organizational communication using a text chapter as a guide. The article classifies communication in the diverse organization as ethnocentric, modernistic and cosmopolitan, reflecting differences in which communicators address diverse groups. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KSmgDivComm.rtf

French & Spanish / A Comparison & Contrast
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Excellent 2 page essay comparing the French and Spanish languages. Excellent model for those in basic writing classes and good reference for anyone interested in the study of either language. No Bibliography.
Filename: Frenspa2.wps