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    CHAPTER I BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The chapter I of this research paper tackles about the introduction of the Jejemon language that covers the definition of the different basic terms related to Jejemon and the historical background of the Jejemon language‚ the significance of the study that states why and to whom this study is beneficial‚ the statement of purpose that identifies the objectives of this research study‚ the statement of the problem that consists of the problems that this study is covering

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    Importance Of Language

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    The Importance of Language Calla Maldonado Philosophy 110 Wednesdays 3:45 Dr. William Hale Spring 2015 Point of View Language is used to communicate in several different aspects such as expressing feelings‚ signs‚ symbols‚ gestures‚ and sounds. Language is also the basis of transmitting knowledge. We all learn a language when we are young in which is used to give and receive knowledge. Without language we would not be able to exchange words or learn knowledge. However‚ knowledge

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    The Power of Language

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    Power of Language Language plays an important role in communication by bringing people together and enriching their relationships. Language can also alienate those who do not speak it properly‚ or at all‚ from those who do. The essays‚ Mother Tongue‚ by Amy Tan‚ best known for her book‚ The Joy Luck Club‚ and Se Habla Espanol‚ by Tanya Barrientos‚ delve into the many powers that language holds. These essays reflect how by not speaking a language in proper form and by not speaking a language at all

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    INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE

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    INTERCULTURAL JOURNAL JINFA LIN 02.04.2014 1. Intercultural biography Being studying and living in UK about three years‚ experienced the different culture‚ lifestyle and the way you communicate with people between UK and China. Cross-culture communication describes the ability to successfully form‚ foster‚ and improve relationships with members of a culture different from one’s own. It is based on knowledge of many factors‚ such as the other

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    Gender and Language

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    Gender and Language: do men and women speak and use language differently? Does it matter if they do or do not? Why? March 29th‚ 2012 Gender and Language: do men and women speak and use language differently? Does it matter if they do or do not? Why? “Language‚ in the form of popular‚ educational‚ artistic and scientific literature‚ informal conversation

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    Endangered Languages

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    Endangered Languages CONOR MCDONOUGH QUINN Languages that are threatened with the loss of natural generational transmission are referred to as endangered languages. Language endangerment generally occurs in the later stages of language shift‚ that is‚ when a speech community moves away from their earlier variety‚ dialect‚ or language to a new one or new set thereof (Fishman‚ 1991). While the processes of endangerment and extinction have likely been constant throughout the history of human language‚ the

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    endangered language

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    individuals and governments are concerned about language diversity as an increasing number of reports have demonstrated a considerable decrease in the number of languages during the last few centuries (Romaine‚ 2007). Additionally‚ the future of many languages is also dismal. As a consequence‚ whether or not to protect endangered languages is a quite controversial issue at present. This essay will discuss both advantages and disadvantages of preserving languages‚ which are quite essential for governments

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    Body Language

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    Read the article‚ then‚ from statements a-k‚ choose five which reflect the content of the text. (a) We rarely think about how to behave in an interview. b People going for interviews are generally given useful advice. c You could learn to ’sell’ your image by using suitable body language. d Employers take more notice of body language than prepared interview language. e Practise your interview technique by watching others in action. f Learn to smile

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    Language and Identity

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    Language and Identity Language and identity can be two sides of the same coin in my opinion. A language identifies a certain group or place just like a flag represents a country‚ but this is not always true. If we were to look at the English language for example‚ it is a universal language that most people in the world practice either as their first language or as their second or third. The people who do speak English as their first language have a certain identity related to the language;

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    Language inflation

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    Recently a short blog was writen about language inflation that ultimately creates devaluation in meaning. Today‚ popular expressions like epic and brilliant are used to express a more modest meaning than their traditional uses. Brilliant actually means clever‚ and epic actually means surprising. The author explains‚ “Such is our need to imbue our words with force and significance‚ that we use hyperbole to entice people to pay attention – and the hyperbolic terms gradually normalise.” The same

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