homogeneity across cultures. The theory of relative face orientation We have discussed that Brown and Levinson’s (1987) face-saving politeness theory has been undermined for its inability to be applied universally. In surveying recent studies in cross-cultural communication‚ Mao (1994) mentions Janney and Arndt (1993)‚ who characterise it as idealistic‚ culturally biased‚ and lacking objective empirical evidence for the evaluation of their politeness universals. Instead of a theory centered on universals
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LANGUAGE ACQUISITION THEORIES LANGUAGE ACQUISITION Language acquisition is the process by which humans acquire the capacity to perceive‚ produce and use words to understand and communicate. The acquisition of language is doubtless the greatest intellectual feat any one of us is ever required to perform. (Leonard Bloomfield‚ Language1993) THEORIES OF LANGUAGE ACQUISITION Theory Central idea Linguist Behaviorism Children immitate adults Skinner Cognitive Lang. is just one aspect of a child’s
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In today’s society work is most likely to be associated with paid work. We always tell people about our paid employment‚ the work where we receive a regular income. So the work we do can play a role in defining our identity and how we see our self. Your employment can also play a major role in terms of; determining a person’s level of income‚ defining a person’s status‚ social class and a person’s Life chances. For example those in upper class enjoy greater life chances than those in working class
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Outline some of the theories which seek to explain an area of development in the child. Drawing upon observations that you have made in schools‚ discuss the significance and evaluate these theories for the teacher in planning effective learning situations. Justify your answer with specific examples from your own experience and your reading. Theories surrounding language development within infants and young children and how these theories differ in their ideas. Language is a systematic means
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BEHAVIORIST THEORY ON LANGUAGE LEARNING AND ACQUISITION Introduction There are some basic theories advanced to describe how language is acquired‚ learnt and taught. The behaviorist theory‚ Mentalist theory (Innatism)‚ Rationalist theory (otherwise called Cognitive theory)‚ and Interactionism are some of these theories. Of these‚ behaviorist theory and mentalist theory are mainly applicable to the acquisition of languages while the rest can account
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IT-601: THEORY OF COMPUTATION Teaching Scheme Lect 3 Prac 2 Total 5 Int Ass 30 Theory Sem End Marks Hrs 70 3 Examination Scheme Practical Sem Total Int Ass End 100 25 25 Total 50 Grand Total 150 Review Of Mathematical Background: Sets‚ Functions‚ Logical statements‚ Proofs‚ Relations‚ Languages‚ The Principal of Mathematical induction‚ the strong principle of Mathematical induction‚ Recursive definitions‚ Structural Induction. Regular Languages And Finite Automata: Regular expressions‚ Regular
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Theory X‚ Theory Y by Douglas McGregor is a motivation theory. Douglas McGregor is a social psychologist and applied two sets of assumptions to the organizational structure called Theory X and Theory Y. His theory is based on managerial views of human beings. In his book‚ The Human Side of Enterprise‚ he outlined a new role for managers. He stated that managers should assist subordinates in reaching their full potential‚ rather than commanding and controlling. Theory X is negative and Theory Y can
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Philosophy Ego Theory and Bundle Theory Derek Parfit’s views on personal identity and the Ego and Bundle Theory are all summarized in his article “Divided Minds and the Nature of Persons”. In his article‚ Parfit explains the distinction between Ego theory and Bundle theory and provides several arguments against Ego Theory. Although it proves to be very difficult to believe the Bundle Theory‚ Parfit’s critique is convincing and well thought out. In order to defend the Bundle Theory of personal identity
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1. What is a scientific theory? Please cite a definition you like. As Watson stated in "The Value of Theories"‚ a scientific theory is a systematic explanation that unifies various observed phenomena and facts. Based on observations we make‚ science operates under theories which are constantly revised and checked by experiment. A scientific theory also possesses many vital qualities for true understanding. 2. What is the difference between a scientific theory and common sense ideas about the same
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Theory X and Theory Y represent two sets of assumptions about human nature and human behavior that are relevant to the practice of management. Theory X represents a negative view of human nature that assumes individuals generally dislike work‚ are irresponsible‚ and require close supervision to do their jobs. Theory Y denotes a positive view of human nature and assumes individuals are generally industrious‚ creative‚ and able to assume responsibility and exercise self-control in their jobs. One would
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