Languages change. An inevitable change; however, somehow they manage to stay around and are spoken for hundreds maybe even thousands of years. Languages are a fundamental element of human daily life. With language, humans are able to talk to their families and friends, conduct business deals, gain an education, the list goes on and on. What if in twenty years, the language humans speak today were not understood? What about fifty? Or even one hundred? Would humans be able to adapt to the changes in language as they had in the past? This essay will view John H. McWhorter 's article, "What the World Will Speak in 2115;" (2015) and discuss how languages have changed in the past, what might happen in the future with languages, and if English will …show more content…
If one were to read books from Shakespeare, which were written between the years 1589 through 1613 (Shakespeare 's Works: A Timeline, n.d.), one would notice that the English language used to be quite different, numerous people today would have a difficult time reading these books. If a person from Shakespeare 's time were to read the written English language of today, they would also be confused as to why the language looks and is spoken so differently. These changes to the English language have been caused through a process called simplification. The Vikings were the ones who changed the English language according to McWhorter. When they invaded England, they married the English women. Through their marriage the Viking men learned a little English; except it was a "broken" English, they had removed the gender assignment to words to simplify it. Naturally, at one point the Vikings would procreate with their English wives. The children would hear their father 's "broken" English and would learn to speak this form. Through this they would learn the errors that their fathers made and then make the same ones. Eventually this eradicated the gender assignment to words, different word cases, and complex grammar that was originally there (McWhorter, 2015). These changes have led to the English language becoming what we know
Language makes the world sensible. Children start uttering words after learning how to comprehend language. Studies have shown that children begin developing language after celebrating their first birthday. The predisposition of infants to language is crucial in determining the ability of the child to acquire phonemes . For instance, a Chinese child adopted by Russian parents can speak fluent Russian language. The reason is that the child is exposed to the language at tender age. According to the
dance on the other hand, represents the fundamentals and belief system of historical Africa, by moving in an expression to their inner feelings. Although these styles of dance may seem to be at either end of the spectrum, each share the similarity of a “mass pattern of dance which may hold a mirror to humanity…functionally allowing the human body to be exposed to the world, communicating in every aspect, whether it is the magnificent art form or the daily movement” (Doris Humphrey). Through analysis
claim that figurative language performs essential functions beyond those found in poetry, cliché, and elaborate turns of phrase. Metaphor permeates our daily experiences - not only through systems of language, but also in terms of the way we think and act. The key to understanding a metaphor's effect on behavior, relationships, and how we make sense of our environment, can be found in the way humans use metaphorical language. To appreciate the affects of figurative language over even the most mundane
values, beliefs, customs, style of dress, food, songs and stories that are shared and learned in a characteristic group. On the other hand, identity is a set of features, attributes and characteristics that define a person. Identity is constructed by language, social structure, gender orientation and cultural patterns. Although many do not relate these two themes, there is a complex relationship between culture and identity. Cultural identity
The sociology of everyday life focuses on studying people in their natural context, ie. the everyday social world. Social interactions is viewed as a fundamental aspect of understanding society and how social reality is constructed. The scrutiny of our social world in micro-sociology reveals that our everyday routines and social interactions produce an appearance of stability and continuity in our social life, when in fact, our social reality is profoundly fragile. This essay explores two different
the growth and development calls for. Many people don’t know that development begins in the prenatal stage which is from conception to birth consisting of nine month period when “a one-celled organism is transformed into a human baby with remarkable capacities for adjusting to life in the surrounding world” (Berk, 2012, pg. 6) and ends in adolescence. Institutions are not the first source of learning for children. We are first taught by nature and nurture. By nature, “there is heredity information
The formation and understanding of proverbs is deeply rooted in the national culture. Proverbs express the truth through the social life of the special circumstances and life more common, common, specific concepts linked to highlight. Proverbs have a number of common characteristics that go beyond the cultural differences of various cultures. The most important thing is that the use of proverbs is often based on its metaphorical meaning rather than the literal meaning. The use of proverbs reflects
section of foreign language schooling. Moreover, learners cannot accurately learn the language before they have also become proficient at the cultural situations in which the language materializes. Similarly, language takes place from students’ social interactions. The Culture standard encourages an assimilation of the connection concerning the practices, products and the perspectives of the culture contemplated. Increasing the understandings of the cultural scopes through which human beings can be different
Within his work of fiction Gibson depicts not only what the future of technology may hold, but also a number of the negative externalities which affect social interaction and human nature directly. In actual fact, Gibson majors almost completely on the negative characteristics that are brought about by technology which is contrary to his matrix. Gibson completely ignores to represent any constructive features of modern technology
The arts are everywhere in our lives and have always been an important part of human daily experiences. The arts also are an enormous economic force in our world from fashion to design to the entertainment business; all are multibillion-dollar industries. Numerous studies have shown a positive correlation between a balanced and comprehensive education in the arts and high student standardized tests. A comprehensive arts education program helps students develop self-esteem, self-discipline, cooperative
The cultural landscape of Ireland has changed dramatically over the past 10 years. There have been changes In terms of the economic, political and social environment. The development in these areas have led to a change in the underlying values, basic assumptions, behaviours, norms and symbols of the nation which have ultimately led to a changing in culture. The past ten years in Ireland have seen a dramatic increase in the wealth of the nation. The beginning of the decade saw unprecedented economic
contemporary architecture and is usually founded on one’s experience of the materials used in construction inclusive of their sensory characteristics. In this regard, architecture is the impetus towards transformation and inspiration of an individual’s daily existence. Unlike other forms of art, architecture employs the immediacy of an individual’s sensory perception. The complete architectural experience is dependent on many factors such as details, materials, texture, color phenomena, transparency and
investigations of architectural elements. Daylight and architecture have always been linked. Daylight has played an important role in the lighting of buildings since the very beginning. Daylight is vital not only for sight but also for effect it has on us and living environment. Looking at it from a biological point of view, daylight is for existence of all life. Humans are diurnal animals. Our circadian rhythm is governed by the alternating presence and absence of daylight. When humans evolved to constructing
monotheistic religion in the world that comes under Abrahamic faith. It consists of one point six billion followers that cover approximately twenty-three percent of the world’s population, and adherents of this faith are known as Muslims. The ideal fundamentals and principles of Islam are often misunderstood in the western society. Even though it is one of the most powerful growing religion in the world, it is perceived to be the faith that promotes violence. The true meaning of Islam can only be educated
Children NAEYC, 1993). The constant element present on this code of ethics is the involvement of all parties linked to the children educational and developmental process. Education is a process that involves many sides. The conceptual framework that provides the basis for this code ethics and in consequence to the behavioral expectations of early childhood educators installs and emphasize on the importance of family, the environmental and societal issues as key elements that can affect the education experience