Polynesian languages

represent the remembered, which is the literal translation of the word. Therefore the Smrti texts include much of the poetic literature, epics, the texts on the four goals of human life (Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha) and the six Vedangas that govern language, astronomy and rituals. Smrti is the text of remembrance and therefore its key functions in the initial stages was to supply highly precise expressions to capture facts, principles and ideas. 2) Śruti is the most authoritative Vedic text that…

Translation is an art that requires both a skill and a knowledge. It is not just the mere conveying of words from a source language to a target language. It is more of a complicated process. Translation is the transferring of a language as well as a culture. According to Bassnett (2002), translation does not only involve the replacement of lexical and grammatical elements between two languages, but also requires conveying the cultural settings of the texts. Lefevere and Bassnett view…

THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK The assertiveness score for Vietnam is not reported in the GLOBE framework. Therefore, in order to estimate the level of assertiveness in Vietnam, this study looks at that of its neighboring countries. Clusters of countries within geographic proximity (Furnham, Kirkcaldy & Lynn, 1994) reveal important information about societal variation, intercultural similarities and differences. This allows the researcher to make inference about Vietnam based on empirical findings…

Although conceptual and procedural knowledge cannot always be separated, it is useful to distinguish between the two types of knowledge to better understand knowledge development. First consider conceptual knowledge. A concept is ‘an abstract or generic idea generalized from particular instances’ (Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, 2012). Knowledge of concepts is often referred to as conceptual knowledge (e.g. Byrnes & Wasik, 1991; Canobi, 2009; Rittle-Johnson, Siegler, & Alibali, 2001).…

In the excerpts from his book, Paul Frankl introduced the concepts of symbols of mean and symbols of form. Separated into two sections, Frankl establishes a difference between the two and explains the “three degrees” of symbolism within a cathedral:1) natural objects, 2) works of man, and 3) symbols. In his exploration of these two types of symbolism, Frankl takes a great care to address linguistics and point out specific word choices he is making to avoid confusion. Throughout these excerpts,…

As technology advance, so does our way of communicating. In Michaela Cullington’s “Does Texting Affect Writing” Cullington answer the effects of textspeak, a language used in texting that is often composed of abbreviation, acronyms, and emoticon. In her essay, she addresses the concerns, her experimentation, and findings on the effects of textspeak. Using several rhetorical contexts: logos, pathos, and ethos, Cullington puts forth a convincing argument against textspeak impacting formal writing…

that we do not speak language, but language speaks us. Specifically, Saussure (1916) argued against the “default setting” that is nomenclature, stating “for some people a language, reduced to its essentials, is a nomenclature: a list of terms corresponding to a list of things” (p. 97). I am arguing in Saussure’s defense against nomenclature by highlighting his objections, uncovering the problematic notions that language is arbitrary and conventional. Saussure argues that language is not just a…

Why are literacy skills paramount for the future? There are countless logics why you should learn the literacy skills. If you’re telling a speech or writing a letter you would admire to sound formal. If you don’t receive literacy skills then some people wouldn’t care for the reason that you don’t have the skills you need. You may not understand what other people are talking about then you’re just confused and don’t know what to say. That’s why literacy is important. I’m going to be talking to…

In the discussion of languages in educational settings, one controversial issue has been the students’ ability to speak any language or dialect they feel the most comfortable speaking in school. One hand argues that students should have the freedom of speaking in any method that they desire to in an educational setting. On the other hand, bilingual protesters contends that students should speak the official language of that certain country in schools and universities. Other even maintain, there…

addresses the prompt and provides effective development of the topic that is consistently appropriate to the task by using clear reasoning and relevant, text-based evidence; ● consistently demonstrates purposeful and controlled organization; ● uses language to express ideas with clarity. The student response ● addresses the prompt and provides some development of the topic that is generally appropriate to the task by using reasoning and relevant, text-based evidence; ● generally…