Unit 9 discussion post
In what ways do you think language is influenced by gender? Try to think broadly and also include gender categories outside of the traditional male/female.…
Discussion posts
Units 7 and 8 Discussion #2
Have you ever had the experience of speaking with someone on the phone and then being surprised by their appearance? Has this happened to you as well, as a speaker?…
Units 7 and 8 Discussion #1
Why do people wish to maintain distinctive ways of speaking, even when those ways may be stigmatized?…
Discussion Unit 6
What are your takeaways from reading the Labov article and how does this study provide an example of the relationship between language and social status?…
Unit 5 Discussion post
In what way(s) does your culture specify how you participate in a conversation?…
Discussion 4
What does it mean to be polite in your community and how is politeness manifested in language?…
Unit 3 Discussion
Summarize one item from the Brice Heath article and one item from the Clancy article. In what ways did these articles enhance your understanding of the language socialization process?…
Unit 2 discussion 2
Note: Do this AFTER doing everything else in the unit. How would you revise your answer to Unit 2 discussion 1 based on what you have learned in this unit?…
Unit 2 discussion 1
Please note: This discussion should be done before any other aspect of this unit. How are culture and language related?…
