For this essay, you will explore further the issues of language and power you were introduced to in Chapter 9. In particular, you will discuss why some languages and dialects are perceived as better than others. This is often referred to as linguistic inequalities.
Instructions:
Find a social issue that is impacted by linguistic inequality. Find evidence for it in the form of a news article or academic paper. (A news article is an article from a media source like a newspaper or magazine such as the New York Times, FOX, The Washington Post, VICE, etc. that addresses a current event. It does not include general information websites and sources like Wikipedia, eHow, dictionaries, academic journals, online encyclopedias, etc.)
Write a 300 word (minimum) essay that answers the following questions, referring to the article and course materials, NOT random sources:
What is human language? From an anthropological perspective, are some languages or dialects better than others?
What are language ideologies and language inequalities? Where do they come from? Make sure you understand the difference between these terms. See Chapter 9.
What are two (2) examples of language inequalities or language ideologies mentioned in your article?
What evidence is there to show that these exist?
Your essay should:
Include a minimum of 300 words.
Provide a true – essay format: independent paragraphs and double spaced.
Avoid a single block essay.
Include your name, date, instrutor’s name, and the title of your essay.
Do not include meaningless filler statements
Be written in complete sentences and paragraphs.
Be proof-read for clarity.
Use factual information from the textbook and/or appropriate articles and websites.
Include a conclusion. Use your own words. Do not retell what the article(s) said.
Be careful! Pay attention to spelling, punctuation, capitalization and grammar.
Be original work – your submission will be checked for plagiarism.
Cite all your sources type references according to the APA Style Guide.
Essays without proper citations and/or large portions copied from other sources will receive a zero.
