Oral Vs. Traditional Language

Had there been no internet, the earth would have been a better place to live in with increased peace and happiness. The internet has not only deteriorated the social structures, norms and civilization, it has also had effected people’s day to day life. A social network through internet has created a lot of problems in the modern society. In the article “Friending, Ancient or Otherwise”, Wright argues how there has been a shift in communication between the individual and the society. It has corrupted the English language and degraded the overall educational qualities. Internet also helps students plagiarize materials. Despite of its some usefulness in the modern world, internet and social

Becoming literate opens the doors to more educational and employment opportunities. In our increasingly complex and rapidly changing technological world, it is essential that individuals

Literacy, literacies and multiliteracies bears various meanings to different people. Some believe that literacy is developed by cultures, while others believe that literacy and cultures developed an individual. There are single and multiple definitions of literacy, literacies and multi-literacies. Based on research, literacy is very important and continues to be developed through our rapidly changing world. Throughout this essay, we will focus on views of literacy, literacies, and multiliteracies and how their different meanings affect our approach to teaching literacy.

Culture is the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively. Culture can vary dramatically from group to group and the only way to spread those ideas on a common ground is through writing. Ishmael Beah wrote his memoir titled

The invention of the internet technology has done a great deal of significant improvement in human lives. It has provided us an easy way of accessing and disseminating information’s in a very shorter period of time. It has also improved our level of productivities by means of robotic machines. However, I do think that it has done far more significant damaged to human mind in this generation than any other generations.

Carr’s factual diction demonstrates his conviction that the internet is causing people to become shallow individuals by saying that it causes a “slow erosion of our humanness and our humanity” and that it “poses a threat to our integrity as human beings.” The first half of his book covers topics about biology and technology, and how those two relates to each other. Then in the second half, he transitions into a detailed explanation about how the internet is actually harmful to us. After reading his thoughts about it, it is clear that the internet is in fact damaging to people.

And it is these impacts of change that people need be watchful of. With any amount of change there is the possibility that it will either have a negative, positive, or neutral affect. Those whose lives have been negatively impacted by technology use the argument that technology is to blame for the loss of human connection. While those whose lives have been positively impacted by technology argue that technology has improved their communication with others, especially for those who are unable to have face-to-face conversation. But for those whose lives have been neutrally by technology, have little interaction with technology, causing them to have little to no opinion on technology. This is where the problem lies. Technology has caused a social divide. Though technology has become more accessible it is still very expensive, there is still a social divide. As technology advances, and continues to better people’s lives there are some who are unable to afford the newer technology. People who are part of the upper class, are allowed the latest form of technology, that seems to only benefit them, while others in the lower class are using older and slower technology. The largest disadvantage of this can be seen in the education system. Children who grew up in lower income school district, did have an education with newest technology. Their lack of access to advance technology can prohibited them from learning the newer technological skills that are economy

The increased dependence on computers should be moderated by preserving the time-honored ideals of interacting with people in person, and going out for walks or enjoy nature. Americans should try to continue enjoying human bonds, and resist the urge of being in an exclusive relationship with a cold computer gadget. The constant distraction by the internet should not be the reason why other human beings who have no means to enjoy the privilege are forgotten. It should encourage more relationships among humans, without turning the American way of life into e-dependent lives, where morals and values are

The author states how some people feel that the internet “stretches our minds” and “bring people together” however, some believe that it “destroys our ability to think, communicate, and interact with others” (167). By adding these opinions in, the author gives us a chance to evaluate our own methods of learning and whether or not we fit into the categories mentioned. The author then goes into detail about the pros and cons of technology in connection with the thought process. He includes

Nowadays, computers are emerging rapidly than never before in human history. Everywhere you go, either stores, malls or even your homes is filled with all kinds of electronics. We have come to a stage whereby everything we do or placed our hands on must be computers. We don’t even need to ask our parents questions anymore, all our answers or solutions including problems are all in the internet. According to Theodore Roszak in “Shakespeare Never Lost a Manuscript to a Computer Crash,” argues that “the computer contributes nothing essential to the life of the mind.” I strongly agree! We are created to use our minds to solve problems and think critically. Although computer usage might be a benefit to the majority of the new generation, the fact is that computers can do harm to the society such as lack of memory and isolation.

Recently, society has become consumed by the internet and technology. It has become a daily ritual that affects our social and academic lives. The issue has been whether or not the internet has a positive or negative impact on people. Some may say the internet positively affects how we can express ourselves artistically and intellectually. However, internet in technology diminishes our ability to think by causing distractions.

Google it, a phrase that most of us use and said it, which it is very common in our generation. Most of us know that the internet has made part of our daily base. The internet is a resource for almost anything and as a result, we are becoming dependent on things like to increase work productivity, reading, and writing. By just typing in a few words, the internet can process of thinking, gathering and ordering thoughts and even a spell check with the convenient of where you are and need in your hands. Modern technology is changing the way people behave, people talk, people react, people think, and people remember. Technology developing human became smarter, a better connection, and often deeper-both as individuals and as a society. Technology

Ever since I was young, I have known technology to be a large instrument in my development and everyday life. Everyone had a technological device of one sort or another, just as they do now. I watched people cut themselves off from the world as their reliance on technology grew and the light dim from their eyes as their screens got brighter. The limitation of direct human contact due to the use of technology has had far more negative effects on society than positive, including (but not limited to) a new danger with strangers, distraction and alienation from human contact, and a wide variety of physical, emotional and mental disabilities. As the amount of direct contact has decreased, artificial or indirect contact has substantially increased, using the Internet as a primary platform. There are three very

(81) An oral dialect cannot be transposed directly into a standard written language. The conversations of oral dialects evolved from using language in face-to-face situations where as written languages, must be adapted to an anonymous situations in which the writer cannot be sure who the reader will be. “ Oral dialects lack the vocabulary needed to serve the new economic, scientific, and administrative functions of the nation”(82). “Because language making has been studied more than culture making, the historical process of creating a national culture is perhaps less well understood.” A nations language can be regarded as a part of its culture, or conversely, its culture can be regarded as the totality of its language.(83). Americans need to learn not just the grammar of their language but also their national vocabulary. For nation builders, fixing the vocabulary of a national culture is analogous to fixing a standard grammar, spelling, and

The idea behind language as culture is explained succinctly by dividing the description into a framework of separate ideas. By breaking down how perception is developed through environment and the presence of norms, culture is demonstrated as the provider that perpetuates this social environment. The cohesion required of large populations begins with cooperation and communication. From the expression of traditions, the reinforcements of norms through stories and the passing of knowledge, language is the cohesive glue of people to environment. This can be exemplified further by a pursuit that transcends individual populations to create a separate culture and therefore maintains its own environment. In this paper I hope to analyze and illustrate how culture and perception are directly influenced by language.