Language And Literacy Analysis

Language is an integral part of human existence. It is not only a crucial tool in which we use to convey meaning to others, but also a cultural construct passed down from previous generations that helps to define who we are and how we relate to others. Ultimately language defines our relationships with others, the way we use language is shaped by our own socio- cultural background and also that of whoever we may be communicating with. Self awareness of how our own use of language has been shaped by our background and an understanding of what shapes others use of language leads to better communication, understanding and empathy.

It unites and divides, it inspires change and action or it can destroy. It turns the quietest thoughts loud and can be a tool of inspiration and beauty. It can wreck and torment, yet can also bring life and joy. Language is a very powerful tool used by everyone. Our language and the words we use every day have power to change lives and our world. Language is defined as a “method of communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured or conventional way (Google Dictionary).” Whether structured papers or rambling thoughts, everything we think has power because of language. Looking through the history and rules of language, we can see how language can change, why it changes, and who has the power to change

Literacy, the ability to read and write, is the backbone and overall structure to learning any type of information. It is something that is dynamic and complicated. Literacy can’t be pinned down to simply reading directly from a book or perhaps composing words onto a piece of paper. It is far more complex than that. Levels of literacy are affected by Literacy Sponsors, which are the influential people and elements in your life that have affected or facilitated your literacy and developed it thereafter. In Sponsors of Literacy by Deborah Brandt, she emphasizes that, “Sponsors are delivery systems for the economies of literacy, the means by which these forces present themselves to-and through-individual learners” (167). Each of the sponsors’

Blaze mother is currently working at the school where Blaze goes to and is in a Preschool classroom for special education students. At the end of the year they have a magician come in and she comes to a realization about what normal is. “Where is there a line between normal and abnormal” This stands out to me because everyone is different and unique in their own way. Who determines what normal is. We were discussing in my Advanced Literacy Practice class on who determines what makes this passage a 2nd grade level. My question is, why are people making generalizations on where a kindergartener of 3rd grader should be at. In science we all physically grow at different rates based off of our genes, shouldn’t this is be used as the same reason

The British infant and primary education system has advanced through time and is known to be very different to early education systems in parts of Europe. Comparisons of the effectiveness of this education system have taken place on more than one occasion by writers who are seeking to find answers to its flaws and successes. The writer uses past perfect and present continuous verb tenses when making her statements so that they validate her points to the audience. For example, “difference between the ways children are taught in Britain” (past perfect), “some children thrive on it. Many do not. In the

Language is a way for humans to communicate with each other. It is a particular method of communication it can be either verbal or written. Language is usually learned from young age passed from down from generation to generation. Language is best learned at an early age, also known as the “critical period.” My belief is that while it is not always possible for people to a new language at a young age it is still possible for anyone one to learn a new language.

My progress in ECCE 2115 Language Arts and Literacy course has been a fast but a great one. I knew it was important to read to children starting from as early as birth, but I did not know there were some many ways of doing so. I have gained some great insight on skills I can use in my future child care center to develop a love for reading, writing, and spelling at an early age. I will not only use the skills taught in the course with my three children, but I will use them with the many children I come in contact with in my early child care career as well.

We are all influenced by the places we have lived and the environments i.e. living conditions and areas. Asking a variety of questions that can help determine the overall picture of a child and their family background is very important. Example: Child’s country of birth, where they grew up, how long they’ve lived in Australia for, what languages they speak? Our understanding of the children and families in our service is crucial, for example in enabling us to share each child’s language journey, rather than presuming that generic language and literacy experiences are appropriate for all children. When we seek to understand children and their families and communities, we moving well beyond stereotypes and unwise assumptions about people. Strong

When addressing the subject of reading and the most effective method to teach reading is? Additionally, when we teach our children how to read, do they truly understand what they are reading and can they communicate to us what they have read? As educator we have to be instrumental in creating students to become independent effective readers who comprehend well. In order to do this, students have to be provided with basic reading and comprehension skills that continue into adulthood. Whether teaching with a basal reader or using whole language which one is the best one has been a debated topic for decades. According to J. Reyhner,”Proponents of phonics point to a purported decline in reading test scores in the 1990s that they saw as a result of whole language instruction and "scientific" studies that indicated phonics instruction produced better reading scores than other methods.” (Reyhner, 2008) Additionally, whole language advocates point to other reasons to explain those instances of declining reading scores such as students living in poverty and to ethnographic studies of students in classrooms to support their position.” (Reyhner, 2008) Still the query is, which methodology is the most effective for teaching children not only how to read but also comprehend? As teachers should be effective and efficient in our skills and abilities to develop students into literate adults and provide an instructional

It was such a pleasure taking this class. I was always interested in linguistics and wanted to dive deeper into the subject. Linguistics is a very broad topic with a lot of information to cover. While taking this class, the information provided refreshed my mind about many concepts and situations that I experience on a daily basis. It’s easy to wake up and take advantage of the day without acknowledging different uses of language. It’s imperative for everyone to become more aware of how everyone communicates; families, friends, employees, public figures, and even companies. Language is apart of who we are as a human race and it’s beautiful to break down the barriers and learn more about it.

Language is an overlooked topic that not many people address, seeing that it has affected most of us in oblivious ways. Our languages have created standards, barriers, principles, concepts and misconceptions that have molded us to become societies living under differences that have become naturally accepted. The many ways that language has affected us have come from our own personal backgrounds as well as deriving from socially accepted standards that have been set over time. The different ways language has structured us become evident in regards to religion, culture, ethnicity, consciousness and gender. In this, problems have arised that are mostly ignored and disregarded even with solutions presented.

Language is a key part of any family, community, culture and the human race. Without language the world today would be much different. From cavemen, to the Egyptian use of hieroglyphics, to Old English, to more than 6,500 languages spoken around the world today, the advances that humans have made in language is remarkable and inspiring. The ability to speak, read, write and understand more than one language is also remarkable and expands the liberties in life, especially for young people. High school students should be required to take at least two years of a foreign language class in order to graduate, as many recent studies support the benefits of doing so. Students who have learned a foreign language in high school have proven to have a

Thinking of language as an object, a set of rules and codes to follow, is to remove it from its true meaning of being a means for communication and expression of self. The social influence and cultural meaning that language has is far too complex and meaningful to describe as an object. Although language should not be seen as an object it can be physically present around us. It is present in physical forms such as speech, audio recordings, and writings. When looking at it from this point of view, language is a material object. (Gee & Hayes, 2011, p. 6). It is important for teachers to understand that children today make sense of the world through visual, audio, digital and multimedia texts/teaching tools and interactive activities better than they can with more ‘traditional’ tools (such as textbooks and reading from a whiteboard). (Green, 2006, p. 6). Living in a digital world with the socio-cultural demands being increased for new technological tools to teach children, teachers need to ensure that they can keep up with these new tools. Not only are technological advances important to consider when teaching students, the learning levels of the children need to be considered also. If a student does not or cannot understand new technology at a high level how can we expect them to learn anything from these technological learning tools. These learning

Language can be defined as “the method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way.” Language is essential to every aspect of a person’s life. Language is used to express emotions, thoughts, questions, thoughts that people wanted to communicate. After reading, “Vanishing Voices, Aka” one may believe that language has a huge role in the lives of people and their culture. Linguists believe that “different languages highlight the varieties of human experience”(Aka 2016). The text also explains that many languages are becoming extinct because of the lack of speakers. Most people who speak languages such as Aka, Tuvan, and Seri also speak a second mainstream language. There are currently 6909 living languages in the world. However, only 56% of the world is bilingual. Most high schools require students to learn a second language. However, children are able to take in more information when they are younger. Therefore, schools should teach children a second language at an earlier age. Language has a tremendous effect on toddlers as well as children.

Lingustics is by far one of the most intriguing subjects and classes I have ever taken before. In my opinion, it is a subject everyone seems to be familiar with, yet not really aware of how and why we know the gist of it. Lingustics is the scientific study of human language and its structure, we study language because it teaches us how to communicate with others. Language is everywhere and part of our everyday lives, we use language to communicate with everyone around us. For many communication is vital as part of our jobs and for others it is a form of expression. Language is something that can make us feel good and happy, if someone compliments you, it makes you feel good, but it is also something that can be used to hurt and make people cry, it is a powerful tool humans have. Language whether it be verbal or not has meaning and we must know the basics in order to communicate effectively. In lingustics we learn about the different perspective of language and the different aspects that language is made up of, including phonetics, phonology morphology, and syntax. Morphology and morphemes are what we know as the sounds of language, morphology are what we know as words and synatx are the sentences that compose our language. There is a lot more to language than what the common person knows, language and the way we speak it all has meaning behind it. I believe that to know and be able to speak any language is a privilege and for those who are bilingual and get to experience it