Ebonics: An Ineffective and Inappropriate Form of Multicultural Communication
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A 7 page discussion of ebonics, a term coined by linguist Robert L. Williams in 1975 by combining the words ebony and phonics. Ebonics has invoked considerable controversy in the last few years, in fact it has resulted in widespread laughter and satire. It is also a phenomenon which has torn our nation apart both along black and white lines of demarcation and also within the black community itself. Concludes that while ebonics might be a valued intercultural form of communication it is both inappropriate and counterproductive in use in mainstream America. Includes a one page Roman numeral outline. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: PPebonic.wps

Effective Presentation
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This 3 page paper provides information on speechmaking and presentation. How does one give a good presentation? Several skills are examined in addition to the prevalence of the fear of speaking. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA732prs.rtf

English as a Global Language
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the issue of whether English can be a global language. This paper considers the diversification of the American population as an example of why English will not succeed as a global language. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MHEngGlo.rtf

English as a Second Language
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10 pages. English as a second language is difficult to learn. Through good teachers and various study methods however, students can learn to use and distinguish synonyms that are not interchangeable in all contexts. The importance of learning as many vocabulary words as possible is important as the depth and breadth of the English language is incredible. The learning and teaching of this language certainly requires a teacher who knows what he or she is doing and shows an interest in teaching the student beyond the basic survival concept of the language. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: JAeslstu.rtf

English Dialect Study/Black English
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A 9 page research paper that examines the linguistic structure African American vernacular English. The writer looks at phonology, morphology, syntax and lexicon, discussing the various ways in which black vernacular differs from standard English, yet demonstrating that it follows its own internal logic. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: khdiabe.rtf

English Language: Tan and Baldwin
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A 4 page analysis and synthesis of Amy Tan’s Mother Tongue and James Baldwin’s If Black English Isn’t a Language, Then Tell Me What Is. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAtanwin.rtf

English-Only Rules in the Workplace
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7 pages. English-only rules should be in place in the workplace because if one is working and living in America it should be expected that only that national language should be used at work. Whether the native tongue is spoken at home or not is immaterial; the workplace is a different matter altogether. This paper cites the argument that English-only rules in the workplace are fair and should not be considered culturally biased. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: JGAengl1.rtf

English: Global Community
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A 5 page paper which examines the global community from the perspective of language, the English language. Bibliography lists sources.
Filename: RAenlan.rtf

ESL Posts
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A 3 page example essay/research paper that, using tutorial language, offers a pre-service ESL teacher advice on how to respond to questions posed in an online discussion. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: kheslp.rtf

Essay on the Gendered Nature of Language:
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This 5 page paper explores the inherent gendered nature of language and illustrates this concept with specific examples. This paper provides a real-life scenario as well as the outcome of that scenario in which the gendered nature of language played a significant role. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: GSlangue.rtf

Ethnography & Communication
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A 4 page research paper that examines classroom communication from an ethnographic viewpoint. All cultures have social rules that govern what is considered to be appropriate communication. An ethnographic approach to understanding communication focuses on the "cultural specificity of rules of communication and the totality of factors" that affect the communication process (Bonvillain 79). Research shows that instructional conversation (IC) within a classroom environment can be an effective method for raising academic achievement. However, research also indicates that gender or cultural bias can interfere with this process. Implications are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khethlin.rtf

Etymology of Well-Being
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A 5 page research paper that explores the origins and meanings of the word "well-being." Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khwelbng.rtf

Etymology: Newspaper Article
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A 5 page paper which takes a recent newspaper article and discusses the history or etymology of some of the words in the article. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAgllpnw.rtf

Evolution of Intelligence & Visual / Auditory Development
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A 15 page research paper on language development in humans, auditory speech integration, visual audition, etc; A number of research studies and pertinent issues are analyzed in great detail. Bibliography lists 12+ sources.
Filename: Visulaud.wps

Examining Rhetoric: Orwell’s Essay ”Politics and the English Language”
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This 4 page paper critiques George Orwell’s essay “Politics and the English Language.” Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HVOrEssy.rtf

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

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