...so that their distorted perception of language may be altered. He divides the book into three main sections, going from a general description of basic principles, to specific examples of how these principles apply to everyday language, with an introduction that paints a clear picture of why this book is an important read. With slyly injected humor, McWhorter is able to take difficult linguistic concepts and present them in a way that provides a delightful read for all audiences. Part one centers on one specific idea: that language change is not decay. McWhorter spends many pages trying to convince the reader that changes in language are natural and an expected part of the history of every language in the world. He uses specific examples from English so that even someone with no background in linguistics can understand the points he is trying to get across. He delves a little bit into history to show how and why different dialects arise, and why there is no such thing as a “bad grammar.” McWhorter then goes on to explain how languages mix together and how this also brings about change. He tries to illustrate how modern Standard English came to be what it is from a mixture of many languages over time, and is successful at convincing the reader that English is not a language that is “right” and has stayed stagnant over time, but rather has a rich and varied history full of change. The second part of the book focuses on three specific facets of modern English and how the principles...
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...Often there are instances as a result of the Sixties Scoop, Residential Schools and so forth where Indigenous people are forced to leave their reserves for circumstances that are beyond their control. Raven Sinclair states that, “the Sixties Scoop describes a period in Aboriginal history in Canada in which thousands of Aboriginal children were removed from birth families and placed in non-Aboriginal environments” (65). The Sixties Scoop was an event that affected many Aboriginal people across Canada, including Garnet in Keeper’n Me. At a young age, Garnet Raven was removed from his home on a reserve and placed in multiple foster homes, which causes him to lose a sense of who he is. The Sixties Scoop was the reason why Garnet did not have the connections to home that he now needs to work towards. In Richard Wagamese’s Keeper’n Me, the notion of home is shown through the way the protagonist Garnet finds himself by...
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...behavior and experience. However, the number of personality traits, and scales designed to measure them, escalated without an end in sight (Goldberg, 1971). Researchers, as well as practitioners in the field of personality assessment, were faced with a bewildering array of personality scales from which to choose, with little guidance and no overall rationale at hand. What made matters worse was that scales with the same name often measure concepts that are not the same, and scales with different names often measure concepts that are quite similar. Although diversity and scientific pluralism are useful, the systematic accumulation of findings and the communication among researchers became difficult amidst the Babel of concepts and scales. Many personality researchers had hoped that they might devise the structure that would transform the Babel into a community speaking a common...
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...evaluation of the sequence and organization of instruction that was used during at least two teaching assignments (units). The focus of this evaluation will be toward the effectiveness of the sequence and organization in accomplishing the desired understanding expected from students. To allay the purpose of the paper, criteria from Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe’s (2005) “backward design” will serve as a background for much of the information included in the paper. According to Wiggins and McTighe (2005), self-knowledge is “the wisdom to know one’s ignorance and how one’s patterns of thought and action inform as well as prejudice understanding” (p. 100). In consideration of today’s teaching milieu, it is possible that there are far too many instructors who are not familiar with the positive academic gains that they could bestow upon their students by paying attention to criteria that warns against instruction is devoid of any understanding, appreciation or acknowledgement of students’ self-knowledge. One of the greatest teachers and philosophers of Western thought, Socrates (Wiggins & McTighe, 2005, p.101) “is the patron saint of understanding. He knew he was ignorant, whereas most people did not realize they were.” In other words, Socrates knew that he did not know anything and/but that was more than what anyone else knew. No, it is not recommended that it is academically advantageous that students become obsessed with their ignorance, but the cause for an personal...
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...Although the Objective IELTs book separates the modules by thematic units, I supplement the course with readings, listening, and discussions in key content areas. I utilize other course books that cover the content area’s lexis more in depth. During certain course modules I make use of the SIOP protocol in which lesson planning requires clearly defined language and content objectives. A unique facet of this CLIL approach is that I assign a limited amount of reading in L1 to increase background knowledge about an issue, for example, a short article on advertising in Russian to be read at home then discussed in English during class. One theory influencing the course is that of Krashen’s Comprehensible Input. I assign the students nightly independent listening exercises that are a bit above their level in hopes to increase their exposure to language. The learners are exposed to many different types of audio but most importantly academic listening in lecture format. At this point I have not identified any areas where the course may differ but I would like to introduce some task based activities to increase group cooperation as many of the students see exam preparation as a solo...
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...homosexuality in China was regarded as a normal facet of life in China, prior to the Western impact of 1840 onwards. However, this has been disputed. Many early Chinese emperors are speculated to have had homosexual relationships, accompanied by heterosexual ones. Opposition to homosexuality and the rise of homophobia, according to the study by Hinsch, did not become firmly established in China until the 19th and 20th centuries, through the Westernization efforts of the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China. On the other hand, Gulik's influential study argued that the Mongol Yuan dynasty introduced a more ascetic attitude to sexuality in general. It is also argued that the classical Chinese were unable to express homosexuality in a coherent and empathetic manner." Thus, it may remain for further research to determine the question of whether homophobic attitudes in Modern China can be significantly attributed to the entrance of Western attitudes into China, or whether opposition was merely not expressed in a coherent manner. Either way, it is indisputable that homosexual sodomy was banned in the People's Republic of China from at least the twentieth century, until it was legalized in 1997. In 2001, homosexuality was removed from the official list of mental illnesses in China. Traditional views of homosexuality in China The political ideologies, philosophies, and religions of ancient China regarded homosexual relationships as a normal facet of life, and in some cases, promoted homosexual...
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...Multinational enterprises A multinational enterprise (MNE) is a company that has a worldwide approach to markets and production or one with operations in more than a country. An MNE is often called multinational corporation (MNC) or transnational company (TNC). MNC as beauty - Potential contribution to economic growth and national welfare. - Important agent of change. - Increases competitive pressures on domestic firms. - Demonstrates and diffuses new technology. - Upgrades the quality of indigenous resources and capabilities. - Governments (in general) praise FDI. MNC as beast - Negative impact on the environment, labor and human rights. - MNCs’ and national state goals are not always compatible - MNCs out-compete local firms. MNCs have immense political power. 51 of the 100 biggest economies in the world are now MNCs. Business is in the driver’s seat, corporations determine the rules of the game and governments have become referees, only enforcing rules. Are MNCs really agents of technological change? Some scholars question the efficiency of MNCs, suggesting that they have become too large and bureaucratic to compete against more nimble and innovative smaller firms that are rapidly gaining advantage in highly competitive global markets. What is the three primary states of mind / attitudes toward the MBC? Ethnocentric (home-country oriented) - Home nationals are the best person to do the job - What works at home must work in the host country Costs: Fewer Innovations, lack of...
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...There are many different roles within the department; their success depends on many times thinking creatively and methodically. The Corpse Reader is an entertaining book that is grounded in meticulous research with a strong theme of critical and creative thinking. I am asking for the State of California to purchase a copy of this book for all Highway Patrol employees. I propose that every employee within the California Highway Patrol be required to read this book and discuss within their individual departments Ci's investigative and analytical strategies. I expect that the result of this project will be a greater appreciation for critical thinking and the evolution of forensic...
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...Charles Spearman - General Intelligence: British psychologist Charles Spearman (1863-1945) described a concept he referred to as general intelligence, or the g factor. After using a technique known as factor analysis to to examine a number of mental aptitude tests, Spearman concluded that scores on these tests were remarkably similar. People who performed well on one cognitive test tended to perform well on other tests, while those who scored badly on one test tended to score badly on others. He concluded that intelligence is general cognitive ability that could be measured and numerically expressed. Louis L. Thurstone - Primary Mental Abilities: Psychologist Louis L. Thurstone (1887-1955) offered a differing theory of intelligence. Instead of viewing intelligence as a single, general ability, Thurstone's theory focused on seven different "primary mental abilities." The abilities that he described were: * Verbal comprehension * Reasoning * Perceptual speed * Numerical ability * Word fluency * Associative memory * Spatial visualization Howard Gardner - Multiple Intelligences: One of the more recent ideas to emerge is Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. Instead of focusing on the analysis of test scores, Gardner proposed that numerical expressions of human intelligence are not a full and accurate depiction of people's abilities. His theory describes eight distinct intelligences that are based on skills and abilities that are valued...
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...Java have many different facets to them. These are the most common and most used programming languages in use today. Over the years these languages have become more user-friendly and easier to comprehend to write programs. Visual Basic is most used in introductory program writing and common for students’ first learning of programming. Some of the naming rules for Visual Basic are: the first character of the name must be a letter, you can’t use a space, period, exclamation point, or these special characters - &, @, $, or # in the name, the name cant’ exceed 255 characters in length, and Visual Basic isn't case-sensitive, but it preserves the capitalization in the statement where the name is declared. (Microsoft, 2014) Python provides a special process called the PEP process, short for Python Enhancement Process for changes proposed to Python. (University, 2014) Some of the naming rules for Python are as follows : indentation should be done using four spaces per indentation level, lines should be less than 80 characters as compared to Visual Basic and its use of a maximum of 255 characters, and lines that get too long should be aligned in a “reasonable” fashion, for example aligned with an open delimiter and at a different indentation level than any following indented suites. These are just some of the parameters to consider when naming in Python as there are many other rules to consider. Java is probably the best known programming language in use today...
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...is the mirrors neurons these neurons become active when we perform action. The association area combines and processes information. If there were damage to the left hemisphere may suffer aphasia. The temporal lobes are located on each side of the brain. These lobes are the direct reason why people can hear. Auditory information projects directly to the primary auditory are making it the main site where hearing first registers. The temporal lobe is also responsible for the language that is spoken. If it is damaged the result is a receptive or fluent aphasia. Let’s talk about what is aphasia and why there are two different diagnoses one for the frontal lobe and one for the temporal lobe. The frontal lobe aphasia is related to Broca’s area, a speech center that is part of the left frontal association. If there were to be damage to the Broca’s area it would be very difficult for speech and writing to be done. Wernicke’s area lies on the left temporal lobe. This area is also the function as the language site which is...
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...significance in the current times. It also constitutes traditions, literature, music, art, language, legends, sport and cuisine associated with Irish people living in the United States. These aspects of the Irish heritage are not homogeneous among natives of Ireland because of cultural divides that exist between rural Irish and urban Irish, Protestants and Catholics, settled population and travellers, native population and immigrants as well as disparities in language among Irish people. As such, Irish heritage is diverse with different elements that vary depending on the specific area of origin or consideration. The vast flow of people from Ireland to America from 1740 to 1922 is attributable to the modern Irish history in the United States. During this time, about seven million people of Irish origin immigrated to North America. In the attempts to adjust to the demands or requirement of modern industrializing world, some adjustments were made on Irish culture and identity, both personal as well as national. The native Irish culture was linked with the American culture to form the Irish-American culture, a blend of both cultures. However, considerable aspects of the Irish culture are depicted in the practices, festivals, religion, and culture of the contemporary Irish communities living in the United States. Furthermore, several elements of this culture are incorporated in different facets of the modern U.S. society, including material things such as architecture, food, clothing...
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...This section will further explain heteronormativity and its many facets. It will discuss its appearance in the media as well as the effect on children; and it will look at why a discussion of heteronormativity is timely and ultimately why it is important. This section is important because it discusses why this paper is relevant to you as a possible heterosexual individual and how heteronormative language and ideas in the media can negatively impact you and others. It relates to the overarching theme because this section makes clear how heteronormative language is present in the media, the law, and even elder care, all of which further perpetuates the stagnation in those ideals. Ultimately, even though heteronormativity was a concept that was first discussed over twenty years ago, it is still relevant today. Heteronormative views are widespread in the media. In a recent study of advertising practices, it was found that women are less often portrayed as figures of authority but more often portrayed in familial settings. As mentioned above, heteronormativity is not just about sexuality. Heteronormativity...
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...without words. Demonstrative communication includes but is not limited to nonverbal and unwritten communication, a person’s facial expression, their body language, and even a person’s tone of voice. Verbal communication can help reiterate what a person has said and it can also convey what someone is attempting to say or explain. Nonverbal and Unwritten Communication Nonverbal and unwritten communication can include pictures as communication. Take a person who is deaf, for instance. Some deaf people can use their voices to communicate, but not all deaf people have the ability to communicate in that way. Most deaf people usually use sign language to communicate. They form letters and words with their hands and fingers to speak. This form of communication for the deaf is often referred to as “signing.” This is effective communication for the deaf. They can even get their point across by the pace of their “signing.” If they transition their hand movements quickly, you might think they are either very excited or maybe it’s that they are in rush to get their thoughts out and expressed. Another form of nonverbal and unwritten communication would be communication through pictures. Many people will use a picture to send a message to someone. Think of the popular saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” You could interpret so many meanings just by seeing a picture. If a person showed you a picture of a swimming pool, you might think that person wants to go swimming. However, if...
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...Amazon & Rackspace Changes to Market Strategies I. The Star Model The main reason The Star Model was chosen was because I am able to utilize both facets of this change model: aligned and misaligned. I feel that this is very critical to point out because this effects how one company can be so successful while the other one struggle to stay competitive in the market place. In utilizing the star model, we will take an in-depth look at each of the roles that make up this versatile model: strategy, structure, processes and lateral capability, reward systems and people practices. A. As shown above, a figure taken from “Managing Organizational Change,” Strategy is featured as the basis of this model. Meaning that nothing else is able to exist without having a firm and conclusive strategy to lead the organization. This means that leadership must have the vision and direction to lead their organization to have the competitive advantage in their perspective industry. In the case of Amazon, it was clear from the beginning that their vision and direction was to utilize the internet for online sales. Although their scope might have not been defined, having such a enormous portfolio, they are able to expand at will and touch into untapped or vulnerable market offering them a clear competitive advantage. In the case of Rackspace, upper management decided to specialize in a particular market utilizing the “cloud” as their platform...
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