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

Hardy's "Darkling Thrush"/A Linguistic Analysis
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A 10 page linguistically oriented analysis of Thomas Hardy's poem "The Darkling Thrush." The writer offers an examination of this poem that explores syntax, phonology, morphology, and lexicon/cohesion. Analysis addresses the poem line-by-line, sometimes word-by-word. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khlinthr.rtf

Hawaiian Creole English (HCE)
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This 4 page paper provides an overview of HCE, also known as Pidgin English, spoken in Hawaii. This paper outlnes its history, some major features, and reacts to comments about its use in public education. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MHpidgineng.rtf

Hispanic Cultural Diffusion
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This 3 page paper examines the use of Spanish in America. The concept of cultural diffusion is defined and explored. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA639His.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 Computers Weaken Language Skills
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This 5 page paper argues that language is altered as a result of reliance on computers. Also, the paper emphasizes a loss in culture as responsible for the change in language skills. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA907lng.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

Human and Non-Human Communication
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This 3 page paper looks at communication, language and speech in the context of cultural anthropology. Examples are provided for human and non-human forms of communication. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA342com.rtf

HUMANIST VERSUS STRUCTURALIST PHILOSOPHIES
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This 4 page paper discusses the humanist views of William Wordsworth to the structuralists views of T.S. Eliot, Jonathan Culler and Michael Foucault. Quotes Cited from the text. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MBstruc.rtf

Impact of Demographic and Culture Factors on Non Verbal Communication
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This paper summarizes a 60-page article about non-verbal communication and the literature available on this topic. The information was paraphrased for a speech.
Filename: MTverspe.rtf

Infant Awareness
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A 6 page paper which discusses infant awareness as it is proposed by Locke with theories of blank slates and the theories of Chomsky who believed that infants are born with a sense of awareness. The paper argues that Chomsky is accurate in his theories. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAinfnt2.rtf

Informal Time Terms
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This 3 page paper discusses ambiguity in language, particularly with regard to phrases dealing with time ("as soon as possible" for instance), and how we can reduce ambiguity when we use them. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVTimTrm.rtf

Interlanguage Variability
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This 10 page paper examines the role and development of interlanguage and interlanguage variability in the acquisition of a second language (L2). The paper looks at the main theories, including Selinker, Adejemain, Tarone and Ellis. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEinlang.rtf

International Students Entering The USA From Turkey, Croatia, China, Japan And Indonesia: Language Barriers
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5 pages in length. International students entering the USA from Turkey, Croatia, China, Japan and Indonesia are bound to encounter communication errors and barriers that address the significant cultural differences these students may face when relocating to an entirely different country. With English being one of the most difficult languages to learn because of its syntax, phonology and morphology, it is easy to see why students from these countries might have a troublesome time integrating both culturally and linguistically. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCLngCu.rtf

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