Jourdan Galligan

[Jourdan Galligan @jourdan_gal]

The TED Talk by Alex Gendler was really interesting about how languages change and how languages can be traced throughout the world. #eng211fall22

[Jourdan Galligan @jourdan_gal]

@cjane_ramos I am 41% Dixie! I am not sure what that actually means, but it was a fun quiz to take.

[Jourdan Galligan @jourdan_gal]

Are you a Rebel or Yankee? I am 41% Dixie. Barely in Yankeedom. #eng211fall22

[Jourdan Galligan @jourdan_gal]

FAQ about Language Acquisition for parents or caretakers! #eng211fall22
https://t.co/hFcmLQGxnB

[Jourdan Galligan @jourdan_gal]

@cjane_ramos Motherese was a new concept to me. The name also makes me chuckle!

[Jourdan Galligan @jourdan_gal]

In the video discussing bilingual myths, I found it interesting how Brenda Gorman explained the importance of parents speaking their native language to the children. She explained they are able to provide richer vocabulary and discussions. #eng211fall22

[Jourdan Galligan @jourdan_gal]

Language acquisition is the process in which humans obtain the ability to speak and understand a language. #eng211fall22

[Jourdan Galligan @jourdan_gal]

In Myth 10, it mentioned when people assert that a language has no grammar, what they really mean is there is no grammar book for that particular language. It would be nice to have a giant grammar book for all languages. #eng211fall22

[Jourdan Galligan @jourdan_gal]

I found the myths were a helpful resource to add to my annotated bibliography. #eng211fall22

[Jourdan Galligan @jourdan_gal]

@cjane_ramos I googled linguistic paper topics and there were a few websites that had over 144 ideas! That's how I got my idea for me topic.

[Jourdan Galligan @jourdan_gal]

@RoseMackey20 I felt the same way, I was especially nervous because of how broad our topic choices were!

[Jourdan Galligan @jourdan_gal]

As of now I've found 3 credible sources for my annotated bibliography. I think 4-5 sources will be enough. #eng211fall22

[Jourdan Galligan @jourdan_gal]

Annotated bibliographies are helpful for starting the process of a research paper. #eng211fall22

[Jourdan Galligan @jourdan_gal]

I think Myth 10 was the first myth that there was no discussion of how people were resistant to some type of change within a language 😂. #eng211fall22

[Jourdan Galligan @jourdan_gal]

After reviewing the powerpoint about narrowing topics, I felt that my original choice was too broad. I've decided to research how languages go extinct. #eng211fall22

[Jourdan Galligan @jourdan_gal]

@familiarnewt I am glad that I am not the only one who thought of using myths as a starting point!

[Jourdan Galligan @jourdan_gal]

I've been thinking about researching how language is influenced or used in different socioeconomic classes...Still have a hard time settling on a topice #eng211fall22

[Jourdan Galligan @jourdan_gal]

I've noticed while reading through all the myths, humans are very resistant to change especially when it comes to language. #eng211fall22

[Jourdan Galligan @jourdan_gal]

@cjane_ramos This was something new I also learned while reading about Syntax. The reading also mention a pro-form which can all be used interchangeably.

[Jourdan Galligan @jourdan_gal]

The article about Syntax was a flashback to every single English class I've taken. It was a reminder how complex the structure of language can be. #eng211fall22