Discuss the importance of language in the development of the nation state and / or cultural identity. There are various different ways in which people interact with one another‚ communication being the most common‚ and language being the most common form of communication. We use it to convey our emotions‚ thoughts and feelings‚ and to express ourselves. Language is an absolutely integral part of the survival of the human race‚ and a key aspect of various cultures. Whatever is considered meaningful
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The Finches’ black cook. Calpurnia is a stern disciplinarian and the children’s bridge between the white world and her own black community. She also teaches (through her actions and Atticus’ respect) the Finch children that skin color does not matter. Scout witness the difference between black and white in Chapter 16 when Atticus and Aunt Alexandra disagree about speaking openly in front of the "colored" help.Calpurnia teaches Scout many of the same lessons. Since Atticus sees Calpurnia as a member
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Vernacular Language Vernacular language is the native language of a specific population during the Middle Ages. Latin and French were the most commonly used for literature. The general population did not have the ability to read or write. Mainly‚ the only people who learned how to read and write were the wealthy and upper class citizens. Eventually the general population learned to read and write using their own language or in other words vernacular. Origins Most of the vernacular languages
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Definition of Language Language Any means of conveying or communicating ideas; specifically‚ human speech; the expression of ideas by the voice; sounds‚ expressive of thought‚ articulated by the organs of the throat and mouth. The expression of ideas by writing‚ or any other instrumentality. The forms of speech‚ or the methods of expressing ideas‚ peculiar to a particular nation. The characteristic mode of arranging words‚ peculiar to an individual speaker or writer; manner of expression;
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English is widely acknowledged as being the ‘lingua franca’ of the modern world. This phrase refers to the adoption of English as the ‘bridging’ language among communities to allow communication between people who do not speak the same language or dialect- making it the leader in education‚ research‚ tourism and the media. However‚ in recent years‚ new competitor languages have emerged to supersede English‚ particularly in multilingual contexts such as the Indian subcontinent. After independence from
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Globalization and Language Globalization is the process of something becoming global‚ being transformed from a local or regional phenomena into a global one. With globalization‚ there is a movement of people coming together‚ unifying into a single society and functioning together. This process is not only an economic one‚ but also affects the technologies‚ politics‚ and cultures of the entire world. It is facilitated by the media of communications. Through radio and satellite information‚ we
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Spanish and English in my mouth‚ tasting every word before I spit it out. Now that I am older‚ there are new languages and different types of it. It can vary from slang to the most professional type of verbal communication. By having these types of dialects‚ it can either benefit your lifestyle or make it worse. I agree with Baldwin’s theory that language is key to a person’s identity and it unravels the making of the person. Slang. Also known as Street language‚ this tongue found in the lower classes
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aren’t staying at one‚ think twice before carrying them. Language Tips in India For most parts of India‚ you won’t really need to mug up any local lingo. You possibly cannot - there are 18 recognized languages and over 1600 minor languages and dialects ! But there is good news. Elementary English is commonly
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``Why do we as human beings’ pass judgment on each other for doing what comes natural to us like eating? I believe that it’s because some of us are scared to take the time to understand what the other party is trying to say‚ and these are my reasons why. First‚ the Dictionary defines the word Speech: as the faculty or power of speaking; oral communication; ability to express one’s thoughts and emotions by speech sounds and gesture. The dictionary also defines the word Language: as a body of words
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the idea that these people are not well educated‚ or at least do not impart their education to the viewer or to one another. They are not using what would be considered formal standard English‚ but would be rated as vernacular English. While the dialect used to say "How ya doin’?" is almost universally recognized as Mafia or Italian‚ it does not necessarily denote a negative perspective about the speakers. As the commercial progresses‚ the viewer sees a listening device concealed in the chandelier
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