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18210. INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS.

This paper discusses teaching strategies based on the “sheltered instruction” approach, which seeks to balance academic development and language acquisition for English Language Learners (ELLs). ... (more)		   $63
 

18025. DANIEL PIGG'S ESSAY ON OROONOKO BY APHRA BEHN.

This paper critically reviews "Trying to Frame the Unframeable," Daniel Pigg's 1997 essay on the seventeenth century novella Oroonoko, and his claim that the title character's use of verbal and... (more)		   $42
 

17637. THE ‘N-WORD’.

This paper explores the history of the use and meaning of the “n-word” (referring to “nigger” and its variants) from its long association with white racism through more contemporary uses of the term... (more)		   $63
 

17431. THE CONTROVERSY OF THE CONCEPT OF THE “NATIVE SPEAKER”.

Taking a sociolinguistic perspective, this paper provides an overview and analysis of the controversial concept of the native speaker. The competing definitions for the term native speaker and its... (more)		   $133
 

17429. INTERLANGUAGE AND SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of validity of the term “interlanguage”. Drawing on pertinent examples and illustrations from the linguistics research literature, the paper describes and... (more)		   $119
 

17388. COOPERATIVE LEARNING: EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE AND LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT STUDENTS.

This investigation explores the use of cooperative learning methods as a way to help maximize the success of language minority students. Following a brief overview of the definition, theoretical... (more)		   $91
 

17357. AMERICAN ENGLISH SLANG.

This paper describes and discusses the meaning and function of slang, and then analyzes its use, derivation, and function in standard American English. Many specific examples are provided. Includes... (more)		   $49
 

17187. MIDDLE ENGLISH AND THE NORMAN CONQUEST.

Focusing on the Norman Conquest and the two centuries of Norman rule which followed, this paper investigates how English was historically influenced by French. Following a background overview of the... (more)		   $133
 

17175. SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION.

This paper discusses and analyzes various aspects of second language acquisition. The first section presents a research design of a study which would test the Contrastive Analysis Hypothesis in both... (more)		   $84
 

17169. COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE TASKS IN THE INTERACTIVE COMMUNICATIVE CLASSROOM.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of the scope, components, and sequencing of the communicative language tasks in the interactive communicative classroom. Following a background discussion... (more)		   $119
 

17144. LANGUAGE ACQUISITION IN DEAF CHILDREN.

Drawing on theories about how spoken language emerges in hearing children, this paper considers how the deaf child learns sign language. Oliver Sacks’ book, “Seeing Voices: A Journey into the World... (more)		   $70
 

17132. THE STRONG CONTINUITY HYPOTHESIS IN LANGUAGE ACQUISITION.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of the Strong Continuity Hypothesis (SCH) as a solution to the “problem of development” in language acquisition. The strong continuity hypothesis is... (more)		   $84
 

15803. DOLPHIN COMMUNICATION.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of dolphin communication patterns and systems. The analysis explores the channels of communication used by dolphins, considers the normal environmental... (more)		   $84
 

15766. DISCOURSE ANALYSIS: THE CULTURAL CONTEXT.

This paper focuses on a particular aspect of the cultural context of discourse: discourses of the Self (e.g., self-identity) and discourses of Other (which label or describe the out-group, discourses... (more)		   $105
 

15735. ACCENTS, DIALECTS AND DISCRIMINATION.

This paper discusses the evidence from studies that one's accent or dialect often results in discrimination in housing, employment and education. The problem is discussed in general terms, although... (more)		   $84
 

15643. LANGUAGE SHIFT AND LANGUAGE MAINTENANCE AND IDENTITY.

This investigation examines the variables associated with language shift and language maintenance, and the relationship between language maintenance and cultural identity among language-minority... (more)		   $112
 

15591. STANDARD ENGLISH VERSUS LOCAL DIALECTS IN GREAT BRITAIN.

The debate over whether public discourses should be conducted only in the "Queen's English" shows the relationship that exists between power and language. Using a Marxist and pluralist viewpoint, it... (more)		   $77
 

15442. BILINGUAL CODE SWITCHING.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of bilingual code switching. Following a brief definition of code switching and a discussion of its major variants, the analysis considers the phenomenon... (more)		   $70
 

15166. EMERGENT LITERACY.

This paper discusses the development of reading and writing skills in early childhood. The roles of oral language, symbolic play, picture books, the use of "metalanguage," and interactive storybook... (more)		   $77
 

15150. PHONICS AND THE USE OF WORD WALLS IN EARLY READING EDUCATION.

Discusses the value of phonics as part of a reading program for young children (preschool through first grade), and the role of word walls to improve memory and increase enthusiasm. Includes... (more)		   $84
 

15064. LANGUAGE AND CLASS IN ARABIC.

This paper provides a descriptive survey overview of class (as indicated by socioeconomic indicators such as income, occupational category, and education level) differences in Arabic. In an effort to... (more)		   $91
 

13853. ENGLISH LITERATURE FROM THE OLD ENGLISH PERIOD TO THE 18TH CENTURY.

Covers the main stylistic trends of each period (with an emphasis on poetic styles), and includes illustrative examples from Beowulf and the works of Chaucer, Spenser, Bacon and Pope. 13 pages, 26... (more)		   $91
 

13759. COMPARATIVE LINGUISTICS: JAPANESE AND ENGLISH LANGUAGES.

Compares and contrasts Japanese and English languages in terms of phonology, syntax, general morphology and differing cultural interferences and influences. 6 pages, 9 footnotes, 5 bibliographic... (more)		   $42
 

13616. SIMULTANEOUS BILINGUAL LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of simultaneous bilingual language development. Following an overview of current theories of bilingualism and second language acquisition as they apply to... (more)		   $133
 

12691. A DEFENSE OF METAPHOR.

Looks at the function and value of metaphor in poetry and prose, from a philosophical and linguistic standpoint. Aristotle, Aquinas, Boccaccio, Sydney, and Shelley are cited on the meaning of... (more)		   $77
 

12690. HOW LANGUAGES INTERACT ON AN INTERNATIONAL LEVEL.

A paper on how languages influence one another through such things as loan words, bilingualism, "translation loans," and pidginization. Argues that, overall, such influences serve to enrich... (more)		   $49
 

11872. A DISCUSSION OF MUSIC AND LANGUAGE.

An intensive theoretical exploration of the similarities and differences of the two forms. Surveys literature in linguistics and music theory in examining the importance of structure, emotion and... (more)		   $70
 

11871. JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND POWER RELATIONSHIPS.

This paper provides an overview of the Japanese honorific language system, examining the use of language and speaker-listener power relationships, focusing especially on the influence of vertical... (more)		   $77
 

11219. THE ACQUISITION OF LANGUAGE.

Analyzes process of language acquisition in infants and children. Defines various stages of language and communication and tole of early childhood education in fostering skill development. 5 pages,... (more)		   $35
 

11074. REVIEW OF S.I. HAYAKAWA'S LANGUAGE IN THOUGHT AND ACTION

Discusses book's premise that the introduction of new technology shapes a culture's thought models and hence a culture's language. As an example, the impact of television is considered. 5 pages, 11... (more)		   $35
 

10676. DIFFICULTIES IN SHIFTING FROM SPOKEN INDONESIAN TO SPOKEN ENGLISH.

An extensive presentation of the obstacles found when learning to speak a foreign language, including the difficulties of auditory discrimination, sentence structure, gender attribution, pronouns,... (more)		   $70
 

10670. ACQUISITION OF LANGUAGE IN HUMANS AND CHIMPS.

Interesting paper which compares two views on language acquisition: the "learning" view (associated with B. F. Skinner) and the "innate" view (Chomsky). Language experiments with chimps are... (more)		   $49
 

10668. A COMPARISON OF INDONESIAN AND ENGLISH LANGUAGES.

Beginning with a brief account of the origin of the national Indonesian language (Bahasa Indonesian), this paper notes the major differences it has with English. Lack of a precise grammatical... (more)		   $63
 

10271. AMERICAN ENGLISH SLANG.

Report describes the meaning of slang, its use, derivation, and place in standard American English usage. 7 pages, 7 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.... (more)		   $49
 

10270. THE LANGUAGE ACQUISITION PROCESS IN CHILDREN.

Report describing development of language skills in children. Traces skill acquisition from cooing and crying in infancy to sentence construction. 12 pages, 24 footnotes, 12 bibliographic sources.... (more)		   $84
 

09984. LINGUISTIC STRUCTURE AND THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE.

Examines the concept of linguistic structure as it has been applied to the English language, tracing its development from the earliest forms of prescriptive grammar to the most recent forms of... (more)		   $133
 

09846. JOHN WILSON'S "LANGUAGE AND THE PURSUIT OF TRUTH".

Summary analysis of Wilson's overview of the study of semantics aimed at the general public. The author argues that the key to solving many of the world's problems lies in better communications, and... (more)		   $49
 

09758. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE: PREPARING A CURRICULUM AT THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE LEVEL.

A step-by-step guide for ESL curriculum development. Topics covered include: 1) defining the goals of the ESL program; 2) assessing the needs of the ESL learners; 3) determining the cognitive skills... (more)		   $84
 

09486. RACE IDENTITY AND NOMENCLATURE.

Investigates the evolution of race appellations for American Blacks, both in terms of dominant (white) group labeling and in terms of self-reference. The shift from "black" to "colored" to "Negro" to... (more)		   $133
 

08101. BLACK ENGLISH.

The validity of Black English as a form of communication is upheld in this study; the merits of bilingualism in Black and Standard English are examined. 4 pages, 7 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.... (more)		   $28
 

08085. A SOCIOLINGUISTIC APPROACH TO BILINGUAL EDUCATION.

A book review based on data collected in a case study of a bilingual educational program for Mexican Americans. Background information and issues regarding bilingualism, as well as a critique of the... (more)		   $77
 

08034. LINGUISTIC SEXISM (A COMPARISON OF DEBEAUVOIR & LAKOFF'S WORKS).

A study of linguistic sexism based on Simone de Beauvoir's "The Second Sex" and Robin Lakoff's "Language and Woman's Place" which analyzes the effect of specific words on sexism and the socializing... (more)		   $28
 

07512. TEACHING METHODS FOR SECOND LANGUAGES.

Solid overview of the problems of teaching a second language. Focuses on controversy between traditionalists and modernists in teaching methods, favoring modern methods emphasizing verbal skills over... (more)		   $77
 

07511. THE CONTROVERSY OVER BILINGUAL EDUCATION.

Pros and cons of bilingual education. Arguments against include: high cost, lack of effectiveness, and perpetuation of cultural divisions. Arguments for are the need of students for special... (more)		   $35
 

07509. MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION.

Well-argued overview of the pros and cons of multilingualism in modern America. Includes background, myth of the melting pot and its lack of application today, problems of modern immigrants, need for... (more)		   $112
 

07184. THE VERBAL NOUN FORM IN ENGLISH.

A discussion of the verbal noun suffix "ing" in terms of various theories of descriptive linguistics; phonetics, phonemics, distinctive feature, articulatory phonetics and acoustic phonetics are... (more)		   $91
 

07158. FORMATION OF AN ARABIC-SPEAKING DAY CARE CENTER.

How and why married Arab students in the Denver area should form a day care center to meet the cultural needs of their children. Good coverage of legal basics and basic facilities and attitudes... (more)		   $35
 

06792. GROWTH OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE AFTER NORMAN CONQUEST.

The sociopolitical impact of the Norman conquest, and the cultural influence of French loan words incorporated into the language, are examined. 5 pages, 4 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.... (more)		   $35
 

06791. OLD ENGLISH TO MIDDLE ENGLISH.

The losses and retentions of words and structures that took place between old and Middle English are examined pronunciation and elisions are noted. 5 pages, 6 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.... (more)		   $35
 

06660. BILINGUAL EDUCATION.

The pros and cons of bilingual education are examined in this study of the programs. The history of bilingual education and the theories of linguistic maintenance, social divisiveness and... (more)		   $56
 

06643. BILINGUAL EDUCATION.

The pros and cons of bilingual education are examined in this study of the programs; the history of bilingual education and the theories of linguistic maintenance, social divisiveness and assimilation... (more)		   $63
 

06546. HOW ENGLISH REALLY WORKS BY JOE E. PIERCE.

A review of Pierce's collection of essays on linguistics, disputing his view that idiomatic expression have no meaning outside of word order and patterns. 6 pages, 1 footnote, 1 bibliographic... (more)		   $42
 

06376. STUDENT-FACULTY INFORMAL CONTACT AND COLLEGE PERSISTENCE.

This paper is a report on a study by Ernest T. Pescarella and Patrick T. Terenzini titled "Student-Faculty Informal Contact and College Persistence: A Further Investigation". This work summarizes the... (more)		   $42
 

05901. THE PASSIVE VOICE IN PERSIAN.

A discussion of the passive construction of the verb (I was seen ) in Modern Persian, with reference to Old Persian, Modern English and other IndoEuropean languages. Persian terms are presented in... (more)		   $105
 

05377. THE SYNTAX OF HAWAIIAN PIDGIN.

A description and analysis of the English-based creole spoken by many inhabitants of the Hawaiian Islands, with special attention to its syntactical stricture and the problems of judging the impact of... (more)		   $119
 

05376. H.L.A. HART, THE CONCEPT OF LAW.

Reviews Hart's linguistic analysis of the elements which define a legal system; redefinition of such concepts as legality, jurisdiction, and validity as found in Hart's model of Positive Law. 9... (more)		   $63
 

05375. THREE INTERVIEWS: RETAIL SALES EMPLOYEES.

Three types of sales persons are considered; a telephone sales clerk, an outside commission salesman and a counter clerk. They discuss the advantages and drawbacks of their work,... (more)		   $49
 

05225. PERCEPTION AND LANGUAGE.

See Psychology, Section 20G. lOp., 0 f.,... (more)		   $70
 

05181. THE RELATIVE CLAUSE IN CHINESE AND ENGLISH.

A comparison and contrast between the relative clause constructions in the Chinese and English languages is presented. Two types of relative clauses in English are distinguished. In Chinese, on the... (more)		   $105
 

05180. THE RELATIVE CLAUSE.

Linguistic theory and teaching technique are both concerns of this paper. Concludes with a 4 1/2 pp., single spaced, lesson plan. 22 1/2 p. (including lesson plan. Sources cited in... (more)		   $14
 

05017. PIDGINIZATION AND CREOLIZATION OF LANGUAGES.

A study of the linguistic and social origins of pidgin and creole languages. A central theme is a critique of Bloomfield's classical theory on the question. 6 pages, 11 footnotes, 2 bibliographic... (more)		   $42
 

04964. THE DEFINITE ARTICLE IN MODERN GREEK AND ENGLISH.

A comparison of the definite article in Greek, where it is fully declined, and in English where it is invariable. Includes pronunciations and transliterations of the modern Greek articles and a... (more)		   $49
 

04949. ENGLISH AS AN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LANGUAGE.

The rise of English as the international language of. business is looked at in this paper. The political and linguistic obstacles to the use of one language for international business are assessed,... (more)		   $63
 

04832. LANGUAGE HABITS IN HUMAN AFFAIRS BY IRVING J. LEE.

The acts of interpretation and communication with language are discussed in this review of a linguistics study. The emphasis is on language as a level of experience and action. 5 pages, 5 footnotes,... (more)		   $35
 

04831. AMESLAN, MAGNET BOARDS AND ENGLISH.

A look at the research being done into non-human primate language, asking what such speech tells us about the evolution of human language. Elements of sign language, non-verbal language and cultural... (more)		   $84
 

04675. THE ETYMOLOGY AND MEANINGS OF THE WORD PLAY.

Good study based on Huizinga's Play Element in Culture, showing the origin of the word play in the meanings of manual activity and risk-taking, and how these relate to the modern meaning of play... (more)		   $42
 

02502. MARRIAGE IN THE U.S.

Basic overview of the topic of marital adjustment problems, including role differences between men and women, noncomplementary behavior (they want different things,) conflicts created by money,... (more)		   $91
 

02350. PERCEPTION AND LANGUAGE.

A general discussion of language as a translation of reality. The question of the relation of the sense data to the source of the stimulus is gone into, but language is felt to be a poor means of... (more)		   $42
 

01861. THE WORD "LOVE."

Good etymological study of the origins of the word "love" in Latin, Anglo-Saxon and Old German, with a discussion of its religious and philosophical meanings. 7p., lif.,... (more)		   $49
 

01858. THE ETYMOLOGY OF MONEY WORDS.

The origins of English language words relating to money, such as cupidity, fee and mint, are examined. A thorough study of the mythological and cultural roots of "lucre" words and their religious and... (more)		   $56
 

01857. THE ETYMOLOGY OF VENERY.

An interesting study of the origins and meaning of words related to the subject of aphrodisiacs, from early roots in Indo-European languages down through the Middle Ages and into English. Several... (more)		   $56
 

01293. THE ENCODING OF WORDS.

The acquisition of verbal habits and its relation to image-making processes in the mind are looked at. Testing methods of imagery-abstract characteristics are described, and a procedural chart for a... (more)		   $56
 

01210. SUPRASEGMENTAL FEATURES OF FRENCH PRONUNCIATION.

This paper provides a technical analysis of French phonology, treating questions of intonation, stress and pitch levels. Studies by Belattre, Nyrop, Gleason and others are referred to, and charts of... (more)		   $77
 

01207. NON-STANDARD SPEECH PATTERNS.

Good presentation of the argument that (Black dialects) non-standard speech patterns are just as regular and just as feasible for communication purposes as regular English, and that schools should be... (more)		   $63
 

01154. "EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE" BY LEROI JONES.

The concepts of culture and linguistic dynamics in Jones' essay are reviewed, and the roots of social hierarchies, power and integrity in the black consciousness are related to his theories. 13 pages,... (more)		   $91
 

00130. THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE.

The evolution and transformations of the language are traced from the origins of Anglo-Saxon speech through Old, Middle and Modern English. Ihe importance of loan words and semantic shading in... (more)		   $63
 

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53908. CASSIRER ON LANGUAGE: MAN THE SYMBOL-MAKER.

Very sophisticated, very philosophical study of Ernst Cassirer and his studies of language, symbolism and culture; emphasizes Cassirer's relation to famous philosophers such as Liebniz and Kant. 18... (more)		   $126
 

53864. DIALECTS OF ENGLISH IN THE U.S.

The development of lingistic variations in America is given an historical perspective, and the division of sub-dialects throughout the country described. 5 pages, 3 footnotes, 2 bibliographic... (more)		   $35
 

53790A. AMERICAN INDIAN LANGUAGES.

An analysis of the linguistic development of Indian languages, from the time of the migrations through North and South America to the present day. Problems of relating American to Asian language... (more)		   $112
 

53788A. AMERICAN ENGLISH.

The differences between American and British English are explored including Africanisms, Regional variations, and future in American speech. Some American writers are seen as reverting to older forms... (more)		   $84
 

53571. ARABIC AND ENGLISH.

A comparison between the two languages in terms of descriptive lingiustics, root structures, vernacular, and other aspects of grammatical structure. The importance of communication of reality... (more)		   $56
 

53226. THE HISTORY OF THE TERMINOLOGY OF METAL CASTING.

A study of the linguistic history of metal casting nomenclature, from early times down to Modern English. A detailed description of the terms and their technical meanings is given, and the... (more)		   $70
 

53171. PSYCHOLOGICAL SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES IN CANADIAN AND SOUTHWESTERN AMERICAN BILINGUALS.

Very good, technical examination of how bilingualism affects French Canadians and Southwestern Chicanos; through discussion of problems of definition, cultural influences; finds that attitudes are... (more)		   $77
 

53130. THE ENGLISH VERB.

A linguistic study of the time function of reguiar and progressive conjugations in declarative sentences. The variety of time functions in the various tenses is related to the complexities of current... (more)		   $49
 

53077. OTHELLO'S LINGUISTIC DISINTEGRATION.

The thesis is advanced that Othello's emotional breakdown is analogous to his linguistic breakdown; the patterns of his speech and their emotional tone are studied for evidence of his nobility and... (more)		   $56
 

53076. LINGUISTIC PATTERNS IN DAVID COPPERFIELD (CHARLES DICKENS).

The speech patterns and sentence structures of Charles Dicken's novel are examined in detail; dialect and syntax are seen as an expression of personality and social class. 9 pages, 0 footnotes, 1... (more)		   $49
 

52971. CULTURE OF THE ZUNI TRIBE.

An examination of the culture of this Southwest Indian tribe, which criticizes R. Benedict's famous description of their "Apollonian" (moderate) ethics by pointing out that aggressive tendencies are... (more)		   $42
 

52755A. A PHONOLOGICAL COMPARISON BETWEEN SPANISH AND ENGLISH.

A linguistic analysis of the vowels, consonants and problems of pronunciation, with an interesting treatment of syntax and articuIation in typical sentences of both languages. 7 pages, 0 footnotes, 0... (more)		   $49
 

52627A. BLACK ENGLISH.

This study traces the historical development of Black English from its African origins. The characteristics of such offshoots as the Gullah and Creole dialects is discussed, and the survival of Black... (more)		   $42
 

52627. THE ORIGINS OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE.

A scholarly account of the development of English since before the Roman empire. 5p., Of.,... (more)		   $35
 

52569. PART OF SPEECH IN THE DEEP STRUCTURE.

A linguistic analysis of the parts of speech, from the viewpoint of the transformational grammarians such as Chomsky and Lyons. The distinction between deep and surface structures and the meaning of... (more)		   $77
 

52277. READINGS IN APPLIED ENGLISH LINGUISTICS BY HAROLD ALLEN.

A review of a book of readings on the historical background geography, usage, teaching and literary applications of the applications of linguistics. Standards of usage and the search for meaning in... (more)		   $70
 

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