Benefits of train birth during Old Stone Age period Giving birth in a moving train increased the safety of the mother and the newborn baby. A wide range of expectant mothers chose to deliver their children in a train during the Old Stone Age period. There were adequate devices and employees available in the train

Rhetorical Features The religious text is emphatic on the virtues of praising Allah and therefore encourages people to take up his worship while warning others against the negative consequences of refusing to do so. In order to pass this message, various rhetorical features have been used including proverbs, Antithesis, positive self-representation and pathos as shown

It is imperative for the government and institutions of higher learning to understand a student’s background (Gluth, 2003). The primary aim of this study is to incorporate aspects of errors second language learners make into the curriculum. In order for the second language learners to be competent in writing and reading the target language, incorporation

English Spelling Reform for the Foreign Arabic Students Introduction The aspect of acquiring English or any other language as a second language has always been a challenge to foreign students. Many of them have trouble acquiring these languages such that some states and nations worldwide prefer bilingual education systems even though the practice faces challenges

Language, power, and conflict in the Middle East Introduction Language is a factor that plays an important role in issues relating to management, power, and politics. On various occasions, we use language to gain familiarity and retain support from those we view as close allies (Suleiman 22). The use of language in determining individual nationality

Visual Dimensions to Online Communication According to Pasfield-Neofitou (2012), Visual includes in-game, three-dimensional objects, IM display photos, as well as emoticons. In this, users describe themselves, their likes, and their activities using texts and images. On the other hand, online communication is the use of digital bodies. The use of Internet memes has significantly risen

Morphology Essay Question 1:             In the process of developing word learning among children, they are able to develop these words learning from either mutual exclusivity or lexical contrast principles. Mutual exclusivity is considered a restraint that is based on area-specific. Therefore, the use of mutual exclusivity affects word learning among children in different ways.

Language Attitudes My language attitudes towards foreign languages, dialects, and accents have not changed in the course of taking this class. Language attitudes denote the position of an individual regarding their language category or other peoples’ language diversities. A cognitive constituent of language approach, stereotype, is shaped by individuals’ experiences. These stereotypes are referred to

From an early age, a child develops very fast.  Most of the cognitive domains are mainly catalyzed by speech and language development. It appears to be the critical time when most intellectual developments are being expressed.  As observed, the speaking ability in children is usually expressed and viewed in their social and biological unity. Critical

Auslan Sign Language Auslan is a sign language that is used among the deaf community in Australia (Lo Bianco, 1987).It is a visual type of communication that entails the use of manual gestures and communication instead of using sounds to express the speaker’s meaning and thoughts (Branson, Bernal, Toms, Adam & Miller, 1995).A sign language

Semantics Goal of semantics Semantics is the study of meaning as communicated through language. The goal of semantics as a study therefore is to demonstrate the communication of meaning through the different pieces of language. Additionally, for linguists, semantics is another component of grammar that parallels other components of grammar. Scope of semantic and difference

Why do we need two levels of representation in phonology? Phonology studies the arrangement of speech sounds in a specific language. It endeavors to identify predictable sounds in a language, as well as sounds that affect the meaning of different words. Much of the modern phonology assumed that there exist only two levels of representation:

Introduction Baby talk starts at an early age when a child wants to express himself. It is a situation where the child speaks by closely imitating an adult; this is a way of sending messages about his feelings. The message might not be clear to an adult but for the baby that is his first

Phonology concerns itself with organization of sounds in natural languages; thus, syllable structure and other syllable related aspects are important in phonology (Carr 53). This essay evaluates syllable structures, typology of structures and types of syllables. The paper also evaluates phonotactic contrast and its relationship with sonority scale. To start with, though difficult to delineate

The Impact of 9/11 on Global Logistics Introduction Following the 9/11 attacks, different organizations and companies have been faced with the fear of sudden disruptions in global supply chains. This is because of the reactions of the US government in the development of policies against terrorist attacks. The global supply chain was also compelled to

Health Promotion Introduction The health specialists have focused more on advertisement channels that are used for different food. In fact, much of their attention is driven towards promoting foods with a low caloric density but high nutritious value to help curb the obesity epidemic especially to the children. In most cases, food advertising leads to

The Effects of Socio-Economic Status (SES) to Language Acquisition Introduction Socio-Economic Status (SES) is the social class of a group or individual. It is defined by the occupation, income level, and education attained (Hartas, 2011). In this paper, SES is defined in terms of parental occupation, parental education, and parental income. Low-SES refers to a

Approach of Ideology Introduction This study employs Van Dijk’s approach of ideology in the structure of the critical discourse analysis. The approach is used to analyze the speeches by Benjamin Netanyahu and Mahmoud Abbas to the United Nations General Assembly regarding the Gaza Conflict (2014). The study analyzes the perspectives in the speeches concerning the

Introduction The Egyptian Arabic language is used by a majority of the modern-day Egypt natives. The language is colloquial in nature and is a sub-language of the Arabic speakers. Egypt Arabic was first spoken in the Niger delta region near the country’s capital town of Cairo. It is associated with the Arabic speakers who arrived

Topic1 The History of Linguistic Relativity Brief overview The principle of Linguistic Relativity (also known as the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis) arguably describes the influence of language on the cognitive perception of reality (Salzmann, Zdenek, James and Nobuko 45). The history can be traced between the late 18th century and the 19th century German society. Notable scholars

Abstract Quality control of goods is usually a difficult task, especially where the companies receive used and defective products from the customers for remanufacturing. There are cases when the raw-material suppliers for remanufacturing operations are the consumers themselves, who thrust aside a given product after been obsolete or due to other reasons, such as the

Pragmatics and Intercultural Communication Script I am a Korean pursuing a course in interpretation and translation in Australia. I have had communication problems with my colleagues and friends inside and outside school. Apparently, the Korean language and culture are different from those of Australia. The cultural and language difference has been a major setback in

Discourse and Social Change Chapter 2 Foucault has been highly influential in social sciences, humanities, and understanding of discourse and discourse analysis. Analysis of Foucault’s work is significant for two reasons: his approach is appreciated by the social scientists and the creation of discourse analysis demands synthesis of linguistically oriented discourse analysis insights of the

Language and Brain Development Language distinctively distinguishes man from other animals. Language is the single most important element in the understanding of humanity, as well as what makes humans what they really are (Fromkin, Rodman &Hyams, 2009). Fascinating, however, is the fact that regardless of the complexity of language as an aspect of human cognition,