Rachel Gehlen

[Rachel Gehlen @RachelGehl87565]

It seems arguments can occur on proper word placement in a sentence but people fail to see that some words work interchangeability, making both parties have accurate arguments and correct grammer. #fa25e211o2

[Rachel Gehlen @RachelGehl87565]

It is interesting to see how much social class plays a role on language views. Social class has been seen to effect both language changes and myths #fa25e211o2

[Rachel Gehlen @RachelGehl87565]

When it comes to language myths it seems some people are too focused on Latin. While English may have Latin roots, it is its own language with its own rules. #fa25e211o2

[Rachel Gehlen @RachelGehl87565]

This article looks further into research surrounding the critical period:
https://t.co/evq0VwiESD
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[Rachel Gehlen @RachelGehl87565]

Myth 11 points out how social standing affects how we perceive different dialects and rank their "aesthetic". #fa25e211o2

[Rachel Gehlen @RachelGehl87565]

Language acquisition seems to revolve around both nature and nurture. #fa25e211o2

[Rachel Gehlen @RachelGehl87565]

In the "Linguistics 101 Language Acquisition" slideshow it mentions babies babble with the pitch and intonation similar to the "language spoken around them" (p.28). I wonder if this means babies technically babble in different dialects/accents? #fa25e211o2

[Rachel Gehlen @RachelGehl87565]

Readings such as language myth 2 which focused on the myth of language superiorty piqued my interest into researching what events led to the death and/or replacement of certain languages.
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[Rachel Gehlen @RachelGehl87565]

My research topic will allow me a better look into the current revival of older languages such Gaelic. It will also allow me to see how dead languages affect modern day language, such as Latin roots found in English.
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[Rachel Gehlen @RachelGehl87565]

My research topic explores extinct and almost extinct languages and their place in the modern day. #fa25e211o2

[Rachel Gehlen @RachelGehl87565]

Myth 8, like the other myths, seems to stem from fear of change. People fear a change from traditional education will limit children's ability to speak or write which is not the case. Traditional is not always best! #fa25e211o2

[Rachel Gehlen @RachelGehl87565]

Myth 8 teaches us that there is no "Golden Age" of language. Language and grammar are constantly changing. Not to mention measurements such as literacy rates have risen in our population compared to those of the past.#fa25e211o2

[Rachel Gehlen @RachelGehl87565]

Language organizes words and meanings in various ways such as generalization and conventionalization. #fa25e211o2

[Rachel Gehlen @RachelGehl87565]

It was interesting to learn how many different fields work with semantics such as psychology, semiotics, and cognitive science. #fa25e211o2

[Rachel Gehlen @RachelGehl87565]

@OryahOryah9 I agree! 'How Semantics Works' brought up a lot of interesting facts about language and meaning, such as sound symbolism. #fa25e211o2

[Rachel Gehlen @RachelGehl87565]

@EmmaBurkeyNSU It is definitely interesting to learn about all these language myths people believe in! I feel like a lot of myths come from people trying to compare languages to latin like it is the law. #fa25e211o2

[Rachel Gehlen @RachelGehl87565]

Trying to find the meaning of a word seems like an endless cycle. A words meaning is described with other words that have meaning, that are described with other words that have meaning, and so forth.
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[Rachel Gehlen @RachelGehl87565]

Rules and distinction indicate grammar even if said rules and distinctions are different from your language.
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[Rachel Gehlen @RachelGehl87565]

It was crazy to learn in myth 6 that when girls were given equal talking time in class, multiple teachers felt they were giving most attention to the girls. #fa25e211o2

[Rachel Gehlen @RachelGehl87565]

After reading myth 5 I have to say I prefer homophones over homonyms. Homophones give context of the topic right away unlike homonyms. #fa25e211o2