Kyle Moorer

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@SoundCloud https://t.co/s6y6vDk1lS

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Just a little reminder...

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What was your favorite area of study this semester?

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The quiz we took mostly deals with "Regionalism;" a linguistic term for a word, expression, or pronunciation favored by speakers in a particular geographic area.

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My dad is from the South, but apparently I am only 40% Dixie.

"You are definitely a Yankee."

How did youse guys do?

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Here is a "cool" graph I found in my research.

Do you use any of these "rad" words?

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This module has been especially interesting to learn about. I found this article that breaks down some of the concepts we are learning pretty well.

https://t.co/ucFovAmpSC

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I'll also post this informational companion piece that sheds light on why German is considered to be such a "harsh" language

https://t.co/neAHy5xGqO

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Here's a silly video I found that seems especially relevant to Myth 11

https://t.co/t6oAMAUohF

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Here is an article about language acquisition in children. The concepts discussed in it make a lot more sense after studying for this class.

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@rjoycabc I can relate. I am also grateful for my mom, who still talks to me in Spanish whenever I see her. Despite all the classes I took in H.S., she is still the best Spanish teacher I've had.

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What are Romance Languages?
Although the exact number is disputed, the most widely spoken RLs are Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, and Romanian.
They are called "Romance Languages" because the Romans spoke Latin and spread it throughout Europe. RLs derive from Vulgar Latin.

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Another inspiring video I found about a kid who speaks multiple languages:

https://t.co/ECXTE1ShUx

My favorite comment from this video:
"Imagine insulting that kid and he roasts you in 12 languages so that everyone can understand."

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I think I found enough sources for my paper. Jstor is always helpful, but I also found some good stuff on Google Scholar.

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Shoutout the professor for the extension on this week's Annotated Bibliography. I needed it.

Also, here's a short video I saw recently that made me think of this class.

https://t.co/qvnHGuCgE5

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Oddly enough, I've written more annotated bibliographies this semester than I have in my entire academic career.

Luckily, it gets a little easier every time.

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My point of reference for "Semantics" is based mostly in humor, so naturally I appreciated the little illustration the professor posted on this weeks module.
In my exploration so far, I found another one some of you might enjoy.

(I know I did)

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The word "semantics" comes from the Greek word semantikos, meaning "significant," and from semainein: "to show by sign, signify, point out, indicate by a sign."

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I have to admit, I am glad we are back to examining Linguistic Myths this week. This week's topic seems like it'll be pretty fun, too.

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