...CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION This chapter deals with the foundation and general overview of the research undertaken. It consists of the background of the study, the research questions, the aims of the study, the significance of the study, the research method, the data source, the data collecting and analyzing techniques, the clarification of key terms and the organization of the paper. 1.1 Background Human language is human’s potential as a mean of intentional communication (Yule, 1996: 20). People use language to communicate with each other. Thus, the use of language plays a very important role in people’s communication. There are various languages in this world and those languages are used by people in different nations and ethnics. Different languages used by people in different places and communities are defined as language varieties (Hudson, as cited in Wardhaugh, 1992: 21). People not only need to communicate with other people in one nation or ethnic who use the same language, but they also need to communicate with other people in other nations or ethnics who use different languages. Understanding people’s languages in the language varieties is the way to make a good communication. Therefore, a good understanding is required by people whose languages are different, in order to make a successful communication. 1 There are many ways that can be used to understand different languages and one of them is translation. Translation is the process of rendering the meaning of a text...
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...Computing & Information Technology Directory contents Which Computer or IT course is right for you? Types of Computer or IT course Computing & IT Course Guides A good computer science degree is still in very high demand. Information Technology has changed the way we do business, learn, communicate and even entertain ourselves. Your computer course helps you stay one step ahead in this fast-changing sector. Computer science and IT colleges teach you how to design, develop, implement and manage computer systems and software. Studying computer science at university can lead to a well-paid career anywhere in the world, as a network engineer for large systems, a software developer, security specialist or even forensics analysis. An IT degree might launch your exciting career! StudyLink offers you choice from over 3500 computer and information technology programs and coursesworldwide: Compare each computer course that you are interested in Quality computing and IT course descriptions and up to date fees and entry requirements Which Computer or IT course is right for you? IT now affects almost everyone around the world. Without it, you wouldn’t be reading this website! An IT college will give you practical skills in designing software, websites or computer systems that meet an organisation’s needs for data, research or communication. Computer science degrees focus on problem solving across all areas of computing. Computer courses will give you a good understanding...
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...Vontesch Barnes “On Becoming a Writer” Strayer University – English 115 Assignment 1 “On Becoming a Writer” Russell Baker “On Becoming a Writer” conveyed how he had a dream to become a writer. The main point that I took from this passage was that things happen unexpectantly. If you have a dream entertain it, because you never know where your pursuit will lead you. Russell looked at writing as something that was done by only the rich. He never imagined that becoming a writer could be a career that he could potentially get paid from. What I took from this was that he treated writing as a hobby or something liked he liked to do. Although writing was Russell’s dream, he still only thought of it as an Interest until he met Mr. Fleagle. It seemed that even though he had not been taught by Mr. Fleagle, he already had a preset judgement of how he was going to be. “He was said to be stuffy, dull, and hopelessly out of date. To me he looked to be sixty or seventy and prim to a fault”. One point I got from this was that the answers to life’s mysteries, even your dreams may come in a form you wouldn’t expect. Russell didn’t like English, the assignments or writing papers for the class in general. After some time in Mr. Fleagle’s class he was given an assignment called “What I did on My Summer Vacation”. This is the assignment that eventually lead him to discover his passion for writing. Instead he wrote a paper titled “The Art of Eating Spaghetti”. Russell pulled from a past...
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...English 11 EN 981 = Semester One / EN 991 = Semester Two COURSE DESCRIPTION The central purpose of this course is to extend students’ growth in all communication arts. Reading, writing, listening, discussing, speaking, using language, understanding media, using technology, and employing research skills will be applied to help students enhance their abilities to become creative and critical thinkers. Language Arts B.11/12.1 B.11/12.2 B.11/12.3 C.11/12.1 C.11/12.2 C.11/12.3 D.11/12.1 D.11/12.2 E.11/12.1 E.11/12.2 E.11/12.3 E.11/12.4 E.11/12.5 F.11/12.1 Key Learning Targets Create substantial pieces of proficient writing to effectively communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes, including literary analyses. Apply the writing process to create and critique writing composed in a variety of situations. Edit and critique writing for clarity and effectiveness. Use advanced presentation skills on self-selected and assigned topics. Evaluate oral messages for accuracy, logic and usefulness. Summarize and evaluate the validity and relevance of ideas, arguments, hypotheses and evidence presented in a discussion. Identify and analyze the history, origin and usage of English words and phrases. Compare and analyze the use of symbol systems and expressions in other cultures’ languages. Use advanced computer skills to assist in the acquisition, organization, analysis and communication of information. Develop and apply criteria to evaluate various...
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...ASSIGNMENT 1: REFLECTIVE JOUNAL MY APPROACH TO WRITING by October 14, 2013 English 115 My goals for this course are; to learn how to write, read, and speak clearly as a college student. As a college student, I will be expected to do some assignment, project work, group work, presentation and examination. To write as a professional. However, must employer will want to employed people that can read, write and speak clearly. Also to speak as a citizen. Sometime I may like to express myself to the people or to discuss my ideas. And also to writ as a family member or as a friend. Moreover apart from academic writing, I will also need to write about my personal life or to my love once. In writing about my university career, and professional and personal life, these are what I’m expected. I’ m expected to know the purpose of my writing. Because everything has a purpose. To find a theme. To make an outline about what I want to talk about. Also to summarize my goals. I need to discuss briefly about my degree programmed and why I study it, to describe my goals in details. Also to create a powerful conclusion. Because the first and the last paragraph are the most important thing because they are remember. Also get a feedback. Therefore having a family or a friend read over my statement and ask for suggestions or advice. In writing an academic paper, these are how I will set my goals. First, the audience. The audience are the reader...
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...Running head: IMPACTOF THE TEHNOLOGY ON EACH INDIVIDUAL’S BEHAVIOR Impact of the Technology on Each Individual’s Behavior Author Note This paper was prepared for English 111, taught by Professor Dirks. Abstract This paper explores four published articles that report on results from research conducted the texting has been become the part of life and the influence of abbreviations leads a serious argument. The articles, however, vary in the situations and reacts diversity conclusions. “I Think, Therefore IM”, written by Jennifer 8. Lee observed from several high schools and colleges’ students have been using instant messaging from daily life to schoolwork and report. Some teachers take the abbreviations as an offence on formal English writing, but others recognize that it is a language evolution. And when it comes to cultures and lack of technology in the early days, Charles McGrath’s “The Pleasures of the Text” talk about the limitation of texts and the cultural reasons, so the abbreviations have start been using. The Campus Times keep talking about the abbreviations and the influences on today’s language. By CQ Researcher, it says people today are more connected than ever, and each individual relies on the cell phones to work, entertain, and even maintain a relationship. Compare to these researches, this paper states what the influences for cell-phone usages and the connections of technology. Impact of the Technology on Each Individual’s Behavior Introduction Jennifer...
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...English class by far was my least liked class in all my middle school and high school education and never would I have thought that what I once disliked as a student would be of such importance to my future career. Being able to write, read, and understand, simply becomes the basics to learning and getting through college, and I, myself am still acquiring the necessary skills to become a better writer. In fact, one of the goals I plan to accomplish through my college education is to become a better writer. I can read and understand what I am reading pretty good but when it comes to writing I feel like I still lack some skills and expertise, and certainly being able to write will be of great value to my future career. Writing allows us to communicate our ideas, our beliefs, our understanding of a subject, and our dreams. Through this process one can inform, persuade, express, entertain, and explain, and this is why I believe writing is so important, especially when you have dedicated yourself to a life-long learning experience. School and from my experiences in writing I can say I’ve had but minimal training, just the basics. Never have I ever written something for fun or for my own good, every time I write it’s for a grade, not for my own pleasure nor for a greater purpose than just a grade, and surely this has to change. Ever sense I have become extremely interested in learning more about the world around me, understanding what is happening and why its happening, has made me...
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...Writing Review Throughout this English 111 course, I have learned tremendous amounts of information and skills that I will carry with me and use throughout the remainder of my life. This class has helped me to not only become a better writer but also to become an active reader too. Needless to say, I have attempted this class in the past, this is the second time I have taken this course, and I must say I am glad that I did. Since then, I have learned and remember more from this semester than before such as the importance of pre-writing; choosing a topic and developing a thesis; how editing and revising can help construct an A paper. Unfortunately, I haven’t done any other writing this semester other than this class because this is the only...
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...English 1301 21 Feb 2013 The Rock He is a three-time world wrestling federation champion and a two time intercontinental champion. He was born on May 2, 1972 is 6’5 and weighs 275 pounds. He goes by the name Dwayne Johnson, calls himself the “People’s Champion” and otherwise known as “The Rock.” Other than having the pretty face that Hollywood was looking for, The Rock had to go through many steps as an “actor” before he became well known. However, the rock graduated from the University of Miami as an all -American Football player. Right away, he was entered into the realm of entertainment. This in turn was called a secondary effect because The Rock being a football player was entertainment and attracted the media’s attention. He was ready to enter the world of a celebrity and a star. The public considers the Rock to be a celebrity being that he has gone from music, to commercials, to sports, and journalism. He has starred on Saturday Night Live, That 70’s Show, and will soon be featured in the sequel to “The Mummy” as the Scorpion King. He is an entertainer who loves performing for the crowd. As he himself said, “Always entertaining the fans and knowing that I’m entertaining them-that’s the goal, to entertain the fans and noth compares to that.” Each time he appears somewhere knew it adds to his popularity more and more. You start to conform to this so- called “reality.” The Rock plays many different roles and has many different names that one might wonder which he...
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...Logan Nelson Pd.2a Mrs. Downey 5/5/14 English 9 This I believe :Loud music causes hearing loss in teens IPods and MP3s are very important to teens today. We listen to them while we get dressed and on our way to school. We try to sneak our ear buds in during class; we listen after school, while doing our homework, and before bed. IPods and MP3 players have become an important part of the daily schedule, but what teens don't realize is those same devices that entertain us for hours each and every day can be a serious source of hearing loss Most teenagers believe that listening to music for long periods of time is perfectly fine. According to the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) teens should not listen to music for more than one hour every day at a reasonable volume. The reasonable volume for music is 75 decibels witch is about 70% of an IPods volume capacity according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information The effects of frequently listening to loud music include permanent hearing loss. The hair cells in the ear – irreplaceable cells that send electrical impulses to the brain – can die from sustained abuse. After going to a rock concert or listening to a lot of loud music, you might hear a soft ringing in your ears called tinnitus. This is an indication of acoustic trauma that over time could result in hearing loss if precautions aren't taken. Many people think that hearing loss is hereditary but “acoustic trauma produced by exposure to loud sounds” is...
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...Children and Technology Erica Groves February 20, 2016 English Composition Devry University Does handing our children a phone or a tablet at a restaurant seem harmful? This day and age it might seem normal, or as a way to distract our children. This is an issue that is not ok if it’s not monitored by the parents. Our children are not learning or engaged in what’s going on around them if this is not monitored. I’m not for making use of tablets, cell phones, games, as a distraction or to even occupy our kids. You are the parent and should want to interact with them, spend time making memories. There are heavy opinions about the use of cell phones or tablets. I’m going to tell you about the consequences of giving these things to our children when not being used as a learning tool or monitored by parents. “Newer generations are growing up with this technology, and while it does have its benefits, primarily in education and access to information, it can also be detrimental to children during a very important time of growth. Too much computer use can affect children's physiological and psychological health as well as social skills.” (2008) Negative effects from Computers on Children. Having children as younger than 8 years old on a tablet for periods throughout the day might do more harm than good. These devices have them glued to the screen while riding in a car, or out in public, even at home. It takes away the social part of going out and meeting new people. They see...
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...requirement as a reasonable excuse to take this class. There are many preconceived notions around the study of literary masterpieces, and some people have a hard time pushing past the bitter memories of stuffy high school English teachers and 30 page book reports on Crime and Punishment to be worked on over summer vacation. I am lucky enough to have had a wonderful experience with the classics, and my expectations for ENG/106 come from a place of fondness, respect, and genuine awe. With that being said, there is more to understanding literary masterpieces than simply enjoying a good read; one should also recognize the preconceived notions that often come with the subject, as well as have an understanding of why literary masterpieces are important and how they influence modern society. My Experiences and Expectations My experience with literary masterpieces began at age seven when I first read Charlotte’s Web. While that may not be considered a literary masterpiece, it did open my eyes to many amazing elements of literature. Firstly, I was struck by how powerfully I felt for the characters, and how easily I was drawn into their stories to the point in which I laughed when they laughed, worried when they worried, and wept when they wept. This paper thing had drawn emotion from me. A person wrote this story long before I was born, about...
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..."FACTORS TO CONSIDER ON WHY FILIPINO STUDENTS ARE HAVING DIFFICULTIES IN THE THREE MAJOR SUBJECTS: ENGLISH, SCIENCE AND MATH.” In the Partial Fulfillment of the requirements In English III presented to the faculty of St. Agnes Academy of Caloocan Inc. Group I Añonuevo, Cris Jomel L. Benilan, Princess Niña G. Bulaclac, John Oliver N. Cariño, Patrick C. Fernandez, Lorenz P. Lucero,Karle Sedreke M. Pesalbon, Jhonmarc E. Salamero, Michaela Janzen Tacbas, Janrey Noah M. S.Y – 2013 – 2014 APPROVAL SHEET This thesis entitled “FACTORS TO CONSIDER ON WHY FILIPINO STUDENTS ARE HAVING DIFFICULTIES IN THE THREE MAJOR SUBJECTS: ENGLISH, SCIENCE AND MATH.” has been prepared by Group IV in partial fulfillment of the requirement in English III. This has been examined and recommended for acceptance and approval for oral examination. Mrs. Karen M. Corpuz English Teacher Approve by the committee on Oral defense with a grade of ________ on _________. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The researchers would like to express their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the following person for the encouragement, suggestions, generosity of time, ideas and editing skills; and unending support for them to make this thesis a full and well done. Mrs. Luzviminda B. Flores, school directress, for this task for our future work. Mrs. Karen M. Corpuz, English teacher, for unstinted effort, support, patience, suggestions, time for editing thesis and the word of encouragement to her advice. Students...
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...Experience Paper Nicholas Georgeson University of Phoenix HIS/120 Christina Winn May 17, 2013 Immigration Experience Paper This is the beginning of what is bound to be an extensive journey. Between the poor state of the economy and the growing oppression of the Italian government I have had enough. There are rumors throughout the town about America, it sounds amazing. We are able to be free and make something of ourselves. This is the chance our family has been waiting for. They say that people in this land are able to not only be free but can choose a religion of their choice. The families in the area have been feuding of the Lutheran/catholic sides for too long. I want to move and be free to choose for myself. We are poor and have only the availability of steerage tickets. There were horrid rumors about these spots on the boat. They all ended up being true. We had no eating places, only salt water to wash and drink with. People were crammed into places that no human should have to live in. We were constantly worried about any of the sick on the boat and constantly saw death all around us. The trip felt like it would never end. I had the luxury of seeing the people above us in the other classes as I was boarding. They had enough room to fit five people in one part of their room. They had nice living and dining arrangements and we constantly pampered throughout the trip. We were left to fend for ourselves until the ship landed. The whole trip we had to entertain ourselves...
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...This paper will address two examples for music, art, architecture, philosophy, and literature for the Enlightenment and Romantic periods. Each item will show the impact it had on the society today. ART Enlightenment Period Jean-Pierre Houel’s picture The Taking of the Bastille showed a great historic event. The painting showed the Bastille, which was symbolic of France’s royal authority figure, destroyed in the French Revolution. It conveyed the emotion and importance of that particular event. The painting, Joseph Bonnier de la Mosson, created by Jean-Marc Nattier was important piece of art. The painting was indicative of the Enlightenment school of thought because it showed a scholarly, well-dressed man reading a book. Romantic Age Joseph M Turner’s The Chancel and Crossing of Tintern abbey, looking toward the East Window was inspired to paint the Tintern Abbey after visiting the site. The abbey was popular to many Romantics. It inspired the famous poem Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tinten Abbey. The painting itself show the smallness of man, wilderness of nature, and unstoppable power that reclaimed The Tinten Abbey’s edifice. Wanderer above the Sea of Fog, by Caspar David Friedrich was a quintessential Romantic painting. It displayed infinite potential and possibility of man and the mysterious grandeur of nature. The painting also...
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