Noam Chomsky

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An introduction into B.F. Skinner.

Here is an introduction into the theorist B.F Skinner.

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Language acquisition terminology.

Language acquisition - Language acquisition is the process by which humans acquire the capacity to perceive and comprehend language, as well as to produce and use words and sentences to communicate.

5 words that relate to language acquisition:

Addition - Adding an extra vowel sound to the end of a word. For example, "ie" to make the word, "Doggie".

Proto word - An invented word that has a consistent meaning. For example "Init".

Holophrase - One word utterances - often seen with infants and babies.

Post telegraphic - Complex combinations of words. Often found to be used by 36 month year olds.

Telegraphic - Three or more words combined together. Often used by 24-36 month year olds.

English Diary: September 2nd 2014

I must first apologise for the lack of posting over the summer. I am sure you will understand that there are a lot of distractions that people of my age face over the 6 week break. However, here is my first ever English Vlog.

English Language vlog from Connor Evans on Vimeo.

English Language investigation: Draft.

English language investigation from Connorevansmedia

Gabby Logan Transcript.

English language investigation: Gabby Logan transcript(s).

Below are two transcripts from two interviews that female reporter Gabby Logan conducted with England players Robert Green and John Terry, following their 1-1 draw with the United States of America at the 2010 World Cup finals. The reason that I have chosen two interviews to transcript is because Gabby Logan does not speak too much Robert Green’s mistake in her first interview, but the relevance of the interview to the investigation is too strong, so I couldn’t leave it out.

Gabby Logan and Robert Green:

Gabby Logan – Rob, what happened?

Robert Green – Uh, its uh… and interesting ninety minutes (2) uh, a lot of players from the Premier League, a lot of lads who we’ve played against earlier this season. So you know (.) it was a strange game in that respect because it didn’t feel like an international game… apart from the two names of the countries. It was a game that we were obviously looking to win (2) a game where we look at both ends of the pitch and say that’s where the game was decided.  I’ve cost a goal which is obviously regrettable but something to bounce back from.

Gabby Logan -  John Terry mentioned that it may be something to do with the ball (1) the flight of the ball?

Robert Green -  Well it hasn’t helped. There’s been big issue in training with the lads (.) you have two palms that equal about a foot wide, maybe more in span and it’s hit the outside of my thumb (1) and I’m not that bad of a keeper to miss that. It’s an issue that’s come up in training and it’s an issue that’s going to come up in the games. But it’s not an excuse. It’s something that’s happened in life, but you except it and move on.

Gabby Logan and John Terry:

Gabby Logan – John, it was a great start.

John Terry – Naa, great start. We aimed to start well. We saw the games before where we felt there was a slow tempo (.) so we thought that if we started well today then we’d get an early goal… and we did.

Gabby Logan – And then the first twenty minutes, the tempo was there (.) it did seem to drop off a bit though.

John Terry -  Yeah I think after the goal naturally we sat back a bit (.) whereas we maybe should have tried to hunt the ball down more, press them and try and get the second goal (1) looking back in hindsight we should have done that.

Gabby Logan -  And then of course (1) Rob Green’s mistake… what have you said to him?

John Terry -  Naa look, listen, you know it could have happened to anyone umm (.) it’s disappointing but things can happen. We spoke about the movement of the balls (1) ummm, it’s just one of those things where we all have to concentrate (2) like I said, it could have happened to anybody, but you know it always seems to happen to us (2) so hopefully that’s our one out the way. We’d rather it now than the later stages.

Gabby Logan – How is he?

John Terry – No, listen Green is okay. We’re a good bunch of lads, we’ve been away together for a few weeks now, in each other’s pockets. But he’s a big character, he’ll bounce back from that no problem.

Gabby Logan – And then we lost Ledley at half time. What did you think before that? (1) how did you think you were getting on?

John Terry – Very well actually. Right after Gerrard’s goal he looked at me and said that his groin felt tight so I told him to stay near me and we would cover each other. But in the end it was too much.

Gary Lineker - Interview transcript.

Gary lineker interview transcript from Connorevansmedia

Language investigation: Bibliography.

Bibliography from Connorevansmedia

Language investigation Methodology.

Methodology and bibliography from Connorevansmedia

English Diary: Week 2 - 14th July 2014

This is my second diary entry that is based on my English language coursework.

Sorry that this week's update has been posted later than originally expected.

Having had a meeting with one of my English teachers last week, I have covered everything that she had doubts in. According to my teacher, my investigation subject was not sustainable enough, and because of an already high amount of people who wanted to do the investigation, I had no choice but to abort it.

Fortunately, my original topic - "The differences between male and female football commentary", is strongly linked with journalism. Journalism offers a wide range of different areas and job titles. One of these job titles, is reporting. Despite being a widely spread area of study, football commentary (In terms of both genders) is actually fairly difficult to work with, because of the lack of dedicated female football commentators. I havent actually experienced a female football commentator in a men's tournament. There has been the odd occassion in which I have watched the female Premier League. There are obviously female commentators for these games, but in men's tournaments - they appear to be few and far between.

This is why I have taken my teacher's advice in terms of what investigation I have chosen to do. Transcribing an interview from the Barclays Premier League that has been done by BBC sport's Match of the Day is probably my best bet. Match of the Day have a female reporter that works for them - Gabby Logan. Gabby Logan has been working with the BBC's sport production team for over 5 years now and is a well established member of the team. She has hosted plenty of interviews with world famous footballers on their performances in the league.

As well as Gabby Logan, the BBC have a dedicated team of male reporters too. Geoff Shreeves is just one of many men who are part of the reporting team from the BBC.

Because I have two differnt reporters from both genders, it means that my investigation will be easier to conduct, because I will have information from two reliable sources.

Match of the Day is easily accessible for me as well. When I originally planned to do my investigation on the FIFA World Cup, I didn't realise that it was going to be difficult. Because of the time difference between England and Brazil, it meant that a lot of the games were on at 9pm or later. In all honesty, after a long day at school, I just wanted to relax. Once the day got passed 8pm, I felt too tired to do anything and make any progress with my investigation.

The Premier League makes a return in August. I will be able to watch Match of the Day without being tired or lack of motivation. Meaning that my investigation will be able to be worked on without trouble.

Language investigation: Introduction

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English Diary: Week 1 - July 7th 2014

Hello and welcome to the first of my weekly diary entries that I will be posting throughout the duration of this year's English A2 lessons. This diary has been made to keep whoever is interested updated with my recent work, progress and any changes that may have been made.

I thought that with this diary entry, I would introduce my coursework task and give you an insight into what exactly it is that i'll be doing for it.

As a class, we have been set the task of making a language investigation, in which we analyse the ways in which language is used across the world. Last year's work and exams offered us a range of different ways that language can be used and/or changed, as well as situations in which this can occur.

My area of study is going to be the ways in which different genders speak about a subject that is affiliated more with one than the other. In this case, I will be transcribing both a male and female commentator before comparing the amount of topic specific lexis they use, as well as their tones of voice and confidence when speaking, in an attempt to see whether or not male commentators find it easier to talk about sport than female.

I will be watching plenty of FIFA World Cup games over the next few weeks, so I felt that my investigation has been timed brilliantly because it offers me enough time to watch matches, transcribe games and then write up an answer to my question.

Unfortunately, that is all I can say for this week's entry, but the following ones will have more information in them.

Thanks!

Guide to writing

•Font should be a standard font, size 10-12.

•All work should be double spaced

•Conventions dictates you write in the third person (although first person may be used when discussing your reasons for choosing the topic in the introduction).

•Use the past tense.

•Use a formal register but remember, report writing is about communicating, it is not about sounding clever with big words and over-complicated sentences and vocabulary.

•If it is possible to cut a word out, then do so.

•Do not explain terms that the examiner / reader would be expected to know.

•Do not use metaphors, similes or figurative speech in your work.

•Numbers up to and including ten should be spelt out, 11 and above should be in numerical form.

•Avoid using apostrophes for omission, only for possession.

•Ensure good standards of spelling and grammar (including typos).

•Develop logical links from section / paragraph to the next. A good research report is one that takes the reader on a journey. This is not a mystery – the reader should be left in doubt as to the direction of discussion or crucial points that are being argued.

•Use headings and subheadings (many have already been given in the template. You may wish to add further sub, sub-headings in your analysis).

•Use care with the page layout – use page breaks and display tables and figures correctly.

•Reference sources correctly and consistently. It is considered plagiarism to use ideas from others without acknowledging them as the source.

•Make sure you follow guidelines as to how to quote, reference and use footnotes

•Use non-sexist and non-discriminatory writing.

AS coursework piece 2

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AS coursework piece 1

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