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used in the display tags are English and Arabic; English in the naming of the objects, and both English and Arabic under the objects in the footnotes that describe something related to the object (historical/cultural background or any other type of information). I think these choices are quite reasonable because English is a universal language and it is an American university, but since not everyone is competent in English, it is convenient to provide Arabic and English footnotes. 2. How…

and determined to learn English; whereas Rodriguez put it off for months and didn’t try. Villanueva grew up in a Puerto Rican family who believed in assimilation. He had a different experience and a different approach than Rodriguez. Rather than being spoken to in only one language, his parents spoke both English and Spanish to him just so he could catch on. “My mother believed in the traditional idea of assimilation. She and my father would listen to radio shows in English and try to read the…

the language, they can just hear it and comprehend the content. The episode we watched in class was not the first time I had watched it. I watch Switched at Birth as one of my regular T.V shows. I love watching this show because it is a blend of English and ASL. The first time I watched it, I watch this episode with subtitles, trying to grasp and learn a few signs, and I understood 95% of the show. The second time I watched it, I watch it with no subtitles and…

to improve my abilities as a French speaker and learner. She presented me with study tools and websites where I could work on the more difficult aspects of native French speaking and learn how to understand it just as if I were listening to spoken English. I saw a dramatic change in my fluency levels and my comprehension levels of newer subjects and a constant rise of my ability to better grasp new things. In conclusion, I believe that the quote "Unless you try to do something beyond what…

For the past century, Standard English and Non-Standard English have controlled individuals and groups in a variety of settings. Language influences one’s decisions and forms countless ramifications, both effective and ineffective. Indeed, the main barriers such as unification in the workforce and education environments can alter the attitudes towards individuals (immigrants or international students) of Non-Standard English. The influence of language enables individuals to have an effect on…

is an issue. They talk about asking seven questions that relate to deeper information, which can help a teacher see any red flags that can be considered to be tested for a disability. So some of the questions are based on education, home language, English, and behavior, for education you can ask, “Has the student been in school before? Are there gaps in the student's education experiences? Sufficient intensity of instruction?” Collier, C. (2010).…

Shakespear's world then, is different from our world now because of 3 different key topics. The first topic is language, the english language has advanced very much since this time. There is a lot of words that are still the same but the way we use the words in a sentence, and the order they are. I've noticed studying this time period they said stuff very differently from the way we do now. For examample, "What do you read, my lord?" (Hamlet,2.2.191). However in todays modern world we would say,…

While the British Isles fell under the realms of the Christian Church, this did not mean that its practices perfectly mirrored that of the continent. In actuality, the people within the region adapted their religious practices, making it local and idiosyncratic. Much of the previous narrative of the pre-Norman, Christian religion in England related to the necessity of proving that the Anglo-Saxon’s were deficient in their religious practices. As the Norman conquest was frequently framed as one…

knew how to speak Spanish. Knowing how to speak Spanish in Spain would allow you to make reservations, ordering food, giving directions, or even having a conversation with a person that does not speak English. Secondly, some people might even appreciate or respect you speaking Spanish instead of English. Also, if you knew how to speak Spanish, it would also help you see a whole new perspective on the Spanish people and their culture. Lastly, not only could you speak Spanish in Spain, but you…

Intra Cognitive: Strengths and Weaknesses D.C. results indicate that she is an extremely well round individual. While her performance was consistent with her peers, none was deemed a statistically significant strength or weakness. D.C.’s strongest area was her Perceptual Speed. In this cluster she was ranked at the 86th percentile or exceeded 86% of her peers. While not statically significant this shows D.C. is fully capable of located targets in a timely fashion. D.C’s weakest area was her…