Biology and Language
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This 7 page report discusses human biology and human language and the ways in which language has evolved in human beings and the biological foundations of such evolution. The argument being presented is that human language is unique in virtually all characteristics and must be seen as part of the advanced development of human cognition and the social nature of the species. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BWbiolng.rtf

Black English
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6 pages in length. A linguistics overview of Black English (BEV-Black English Vernacular). Gives history, examples, patterns, etc; Cites 5 sources in Bibliography and includes on Appendix/Chart.
Filename: Blackeng.wps

BODY LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION
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This 3-page paper discusses the use of body language when it comes to communication. Use of eyes, hands and the body itself are discussed in this paper.
Filename: MTbodlan.rtf

Broca Aphasia and Language Impairment
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of the problems of Broca Aphasia and language impairment, and outlines possible treatment options. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHBrocaA.rtf

Building Intelligence and Language Ability in Chinese Language Learning
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This 30 page paper provides an overview of a sutdy of elementary students and the use of a viritual (computer-based) environment for Chinese language learning. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: MHChinLa.rtf

Cesar Chavez
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A 4 page paper which examines and analyzes a speech from Cesar Chavez titled “The Mexican-American and the Church.” Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAccvz.rtf

Characteristics of Language
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A 6 page paper identifying four of the eleven characteristics of language as the “most important” in preserving, understanding and using language. Most of the paper discusses the characteristics of language as a system of systems and being meaningful, conventional and creative. It closes with several examples of “Bushisms” uttered by President Bush during the 2004 presidential campaign, identifying the characteristics violated in the selected quotes. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: KSlangPhono.rtf