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Too view language as if it were an object devoid of its social context would not be seeing language for its creation and use, language is used at its full potential when spoken, language is so important to humans, we use language to express, to think and communicate within the world we live. Language has changed over time, it is thought that at one time we had one original language that was spoken, and “as different human groups spread across the world and communicated only with each other, the original language changed in different ways in different places” (Gee, P,. & Hayes, E. (2011). pg 8), because of these changes, and socialisation of different humans, we now have many diverse human languages. Language has changed and will continue to

The meaning of words change over time. Some of the words that were considered highly offensive and unacceptable in the past are now presently used in a kind hearted manner and a way to communicate in this current generation. A major factor includes the time period. For example the term “bad” is used to describe somebody or something

because it means something different to each and every individual. For example the more common

When people develop different hobbies, or play different sports, they learn the terminology used in those groups in order to fit in. To begin, while playing sports, members must learn the “language” of that sport in order to understand what the coach is trying to teach or tell him or her. When a new person joins a new team or club, they do not understand what the people in this group are talking about. These new languages must be learned, and then used only during the right times. If a tennis player uses terms used at tennis at home,

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.

Situations dictate the type of language people use on a daily basis. People use careful language because they don’t want to be perceived as the bad guy. They are afraid of offending somebody, which nowadays is more

People in society develop their own language on how other’s see them which can be seen

Language is an incredibly powerful tool for communication and the words we use control the

A day does not pass me by that I do not come across American language such as, “Babe, bro and dude”. Where does youth get this language from these days? America, thanks to the influence of American media common English words are now laden with an Americanised meaning or application.

Languages are always changing and evolving. The English language itself is full of words from other languages.

Growing up in an environment filled with a variety of cultures, there are words that mean different things and are used in different ways. In Hawaii, there is an official language, but there is also a slang language, “pidgin”, that was used during the era where sugar plantations were very popular. They created this language so that people of different ethnicities could communicate with one another as they traveled from other countries such as, Japan, China, Philippines, and Korea. Today, pidgin and the Native Hawaiian language are used amongst the locals allowing us to connect on another level by keeping our culture alive. Some words, however; have changed since ancestral times from something innocent to something derogatory and insulting. The word, “haole”, pronounced “hau-lay”, was used to describe Captain Cook and his men, today; this word is used to describe Caucasian people and is used as an insult amongst one another.

This is one way that that can happen. Other words vary in meaning from region to region, or are only recognized in certain regions. Sometimes an individual can make a mistake when interpreting a word that does have an accepted definition. For example, in a Ball State linguistics class, the professor was explaining this point with a story about a student in her class a few years before who had admitted he only recently had learned that ‘approximately’ was not a synonym of ‘exactly.’ When she said this, the girl two seats to my right exclaimed “Wait- then what does it mean?” Misconceptions, misinterpretations, and mispronunciations are all common in language, and can make a serious difference in how people respond to

Today’s society is built upon language, more specifically words. From yes to no, up or down words are fundamental to our daily interactions. Over time their meanings have changed and have even morphed to fit new generations. For example words like lit and savage hold different meanings to today's youth than they once held. Words comprise anything from simple conversations, to literature, to even the all too common twitter tweet. We are surrounded by words, and as such they have become defining points, describing points even. Words like short, tall, funny, smart categorize people and objects alike. Some going so far as to use white, black, and brown to describe specific groups of people, specific races even. These categorizing words determine

Key features of language include its words and their sub structures such as morphemes, graphemes and syllables at the writing level as well as reading or speaking, words, their meanings and contexts in which the words get spoken or read. Language has to be interpreted as a whole, and not just as the specific word. There must be an explicit pattern or structure. In order for language to be understood correctly, the meaning of words must be arranged in a given context. This is what constructs language; even though words are arbitrary themselves, in order to integrate as a language, they must be used in the appropriate context. This pre-established cultural context is what will enable effective communication. (Daniel Willingham, 2007, p. 1).

Language has gradually advanced over many millions of years. Slang has developed, and other cultures languages and quirks have made their way in, and it has become one. Language has a way of shaping our identities, and personal cultures. It brings us together, and sometimes it even makes us move apart.