Linguistics

Linguistic complexity is commonly defined as the variedness and elaborateness of language production (Ellis, 2003). The definition resembles the philosophical definition of complexity as a function of the number of a system’s constituent elements, the variety of these constituents, and the elaborateness of their inter- relations (Rescher, 1998). Accordingly, the measurement of linguistic complex- ity involves quantitatively measuring the number and nature of linguistic sub- components and the…

Language acquisition plays a key role in a child’s development as it is a prerequisite to gaining knowledge and skills. In the area of language acquisition, there are two areas that have caused controversy among scientists. These two areas are known as nature and nurture. There is evidence to prove that both the areas have an influence on a child’s development. This theory is known as nature vs nurture. The two sides of this theory are compared as there are people on each side who believe that…

The educational system in America has seen a great change in the way schools service their cultural and linguistic learners. Once pushed aside as bystanders by teachers waiting for the English language to arrive so instruction could begin, the professional educator today realizes a student’s primary language is a great resource to be utilized when acquiring the second language. School systems have accepted the fact cultural diversity is now the norm in education therefore, many educators like…

population has shifted representing an increasingly diverse world of linguistic flexibility. The refusal to acknowledge the language resources of students and their families limits the possibilities for students’ educational success and achievement and shuts down opportunities for the development of multilingualism” (Hornberger and Link p. 262). On the other hand, just as was described in Beatriz's scenario, when the students' linguistic resources are valued, then the students see greater…

language. Although English is the de facto language of the United States, the Constitution makes "no reference to choice of a national language" (Heath, 1995, p.179). This tolerance of foreign languages, along with mass immigration, has enriched the linguistic diversity in the United States. Not surprisingly, this diversity has also made multilingual education an important component of American schooling—most American high schools and universities require students to learn a foreign language.…

Latinxs) as a marker of a lacking education or linguistic non-conformity . One can argue, then, that Shakira is presenting an image of white latinidad that is symbolic of what Mónica Gontovnik refers to as a “tamed otherness”—an ethnic body that can be read as conforming and palatable to the eyes of Anglo-dominated culture . The narrative would seem to suggest that Shakira owes a large part of her success to her adherence to this false ideal of linguistic assimilation. Furthermore, it indicates…

others will not have to guess the meaning of what we are saying. Simon points out that language will change by inventing new words, but that does not mean that our language’s foundation has to change as well. Simon aggressively speaks out against the linguistic evolution of language, an evolution which hinders verbal communication. He refers to it as being a “flood of ignorance” (209). Linguists will say that the language is just evolving, but conservatives like John Simon know that language…

Wilkinson, a Linguistics professor with the University of Manitoba. The research presented specifically focused on how lexical information (concepts) are processed in the minds of Deaf adults and children as compared to their hearing counterparts. Information about this event was presented on the syllabus of this course. Additionally, the Talking Hands club sent out a flyer on the event through Owl Connect. I chose to go to this event because I am very interested in studying linguistics. Having…

It is from this concept that Saussure uses the interconnection between cultural structures and linguistic structures to further describe his linguistic theories. The sociology of human interaction is an arbitrary structure of rules and conventions that only have meaning due to the connotations that are placed there by the system it exists in. One of Saussure’s most prominent…

society in which s/he lives during that period of their lives, s/he will remain unable to speak, or faces many challenges in later life. After puberty this window is closed and the learning of the language becomes more difficult. Moreover, CPH in Linguistics is known as a time period of the first thirteen years of a child’s life, during which s/he acquires language…