Did the way that the British empire forced people to speak English have consequences and how did the countries accept the new language?

English is one of the worlds most recognized and dominant languages and one of the most widely spoken languages by foreigners. English is taught in school in almost every country of the world and is therefore very commonly spoken and often taken for granted. What we seem to forget is how English has become such … Read more

THE SOUND SYSTEM OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE

LANGUAGE: Language is defined as: The way of communication and source of communication. Language is the main path to meet with each other. OR Language is a system of usual and traditional speech, speak and writing. All nations have their own languages to which they communicate each other. PHONOLOGY: Phonology is the branch of linguistics … Read more

Matthew Fontaine Maury

Introduction Matthew Fontaine Maury was born on January 14th 1806 outside Fredericksburg Virginia but was raised in Tennessee. He followed in his brothers footsteps and joined the U.S Navy in 1825. He obtained this occupation until 1839 when in this year he was involved in accident that deemed him unable to serve in that squadron. … Read more

Syntagmatic relationships

A syntagm is an orderly combination of interacting signifiers which forms a meaningful whole within a text – sometimes, following Saussure, called a ‘chain’.   Syntagmatic relationships are often governed by strict rules, such as spelling and grammar. They can also have less clear relationships, such as those of fashion and social meaning.  A road sign … Read more

Fieldwork interviews – considerations

This fieldwork design depended on interviews and observation to collect data. There were structured interview guides that guided the interview session within Manyatta.  The observation and participant observation provided rich results and unexpected fieldwork findings that establish an in-depth understanding of the survival in the post-disarmament situation in Kathile Sub-county in Kaabong district. During this … Read more

Best method for translating Quranic metonymies

This study aims at finding out the best method for translating Quranic metonymies. The principle goal of this research is to approach and highlight the translation of distinct the metonymies. The data analyzed consists of three verses from the Holy Quran representing three types of metonymy and their translations offered by each of the translators … Read more

Social Media and its Dangers for Teens

Social Media and its Dangers for Teens According to Merriam Webster, social media is a form of electronic communication through which users create online communities to share information, ideas, and personal messages. A few well known social networks include Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter. Even though they help teenagers interact and share their interests and … Read more

“The Tyger” by William Blake

“The Tyger” by William Blake William Blake, one of the finest poets in the English language and one of Britain’s most revolutionary visual artists, exerted an enormous influence on the later development of Romanticism in art. Elizabeth E. Barker says that Blake “takes viewers on journeys of the mind.” While many people consider Blake a … Read more

Heart of Darkness relies on flawed observation and assumption (draft)

Thesis In Joseph Conrad’s novel Heart of Darkness, stereotypical characterizations are built off of prejudice and observation. Meanwhile Chinua Achebe’s use of dialogue, as well as alternate communication create a portrait of characters in a Nigerian society that is thriving in comparison to the silent, primitive culture described in Hearth of Darkness. Heart of Darkness … Read more