Language Input And Second Language AcquisionIn this section, the role of language input in SLA is discussed. This is done based on: firstly, the importance which is given to the role of input in various theories of language learning, and secondly, some frameworks for SLA such as those introduced by Gass and Selinker (1994) and Ellis with the direct focus on language input for SLA. Additionally, Krashen‘s input hypothesis is followed by...
Advice for Reading Manguel's A History of ReadingGreetings, fellow readers. This is a rudimentary study guide for Manguelâs A History of Reading but first, some words of friendly advice: Â Â 1)Read all the chapters that have been assigned and discussed in class. Weâve talked about how to read Manguelâyou were given a handout with instructions and suggestions; if yo...
Questions: Please read the following speech and provide a 250-word count response. References and citations are optional. No plagiarism, please. Must use correct grammar. Affirmative action has been heavily debated throughout the years and it’s a policy that is often misunderstood. As individuals with great influence and power, I would like to talk to you about the changes and opportunities you as leaders can create in school dive...
Question: Summary Writing For this assignment, you need to write a 200-word summary paragraph of the article "Self-driving cars will not fix our transportation woes" by Cameron Roberts. To write a summary, you need to identify the main argument (idea) of the whole article the major points that support that argument. After you find this information, you need to put it in a coherent format (by organizing the information in a meaningful way an...
Task: 2000-word Short Essay: The following exercise is an opportunity for you to gain a deeper understanding on one aspect of satire in the eighteenth century. For this assignment, choose a subject from the list below and then do a short review on the scholarshipassociated with that subject. What does the scholarship say? What are the main arguments/debates? Are there any issues with the current state of knowledge?Research for this assignment is...
Persuasive Essay Topic: Long School Days 1. Body Paragraph Presenting Key Idea (1) From Essay Map: a. Support b. Fact Or Stat c. Summative Pointing To The Importance Of The Ideas In This Paragraph To The Discussion 2. Body Paragraph Presenting Key Idea (2) From Essay Map: a. Support b. Fact Or Stat c. Summative Pointing To The Importance Of Thes...
What must my essay include?A synthesis essay is one that combines ideas from several sources to develop a new theory or thesis statement. In the case of your final essay, you may quote or paraphrase from no fewer than three of our in-class readings (including either of the films or Bob Dylan’s song). You may also use your own experience as part of the essay. If you are writing about “loss,” you would want to highlight ideas f...
Situate Your Document HistoricallyInstructions: - Papers should be at least 1200 words long. In your analysis, address the following aspects of the text: a. Situate your document historically: • What is this document? • Why was this document created? What is its purpose? • Who created this document? What do we know about the author and his/her perspectives and biases? • When/where was this document...
Bad News Letter - Problem with service ScenarioJust last week, your academic organization ‘Educorp’ held a three-day international conference at a local hotel. You were the Co-ordinator of Logistics. About two-hundred people attended — participants (mostly academicians, research scholars, and professors from universities in Canada as well as different countries) attended the conference and took part in its proceedings. T...
Questions: After reading The Snow Rocket and Allegory of the Cave, your task in this essay is to explore the ways in which new experiences challenge our current worldviews. You will spend much time with the texts mentioned above, but you may also choose to reference other readings from this or other classes. As with other essays for this course, feel free to pull your own materials from assignments in this class to build this essay. &n...
Plagiarism GuidelinesYou will need to take 1 photo inspired by what makes you happy What is expected of you when completing assignments: 1. Using photos taken before attending this class to complete assignments counts as a form of plagiarism, the same way that turning in old papers you have written counts as a form of plagiarism according to EGCC guidelines. 2. Please only turn in JPEG files. It is also very important that you acknowle...
Selecting an Artwork for Visual Analysis PaperSelect one Artwork to write about from the recommended list of options. Requirements: Length: 2 to 3 pages or 600 words Sample Outline (a second, more detailed outline is also available in this module) 1 Identify the work. Describe the subject matter, the overall form of the work, and what you perceive to be the content. 2 Identify the visual elements in the work. Using terms introduced in th...
Researching a New Guitar When on a BudgetYou are a guitarist who wants to upgrade his instrument but has limited funds to spend; what is necessary to find out, and what options do you have? You are a runner who has run several races but you’re now interested in training for a full marathon—what sources would you consult to learn how to train the correct way without injury? You are a journalism major and enjoy writing, but y...
TaskWrite a typed, double spaced critical essay of no fewer than 1000 words (about 3 double-spaced pages), in which you demonstrate how an author of one of the stories we studied develops a theme or a character. Discuss how the author uses literary devices and techniques to achieve this purpose (symbolism, irony, setting, characters, title, imagery, plot, etc.). You are to consult no secondary sources for this assignm...
Discover the pulsating rhythms and nerve-racking dangers of the Vietnam War"With The Things They Carried, Tim O'Brien adds his second title to the short list of essential fiction about Vietnam. As he did in his novel Going After Cacciato, which won a National Book Award, he captures the war's pulsating rhythms and nerve-racking dangers. High up on the list of best fiction about any war ... A stunning performance. The overall effect of these or...