What is it that someone knows, when we say that he or she knows a language? How does knowing a language empower people socially, culturally, intellectually, and economically? Likewise, what are the adverse social and economic repercussions when someone does not have competency in the dominant language of a country or society he / she lives in?
Knowledge of language can be broken down into at least the following four components: 1) phonology: how sounds are put together to form larger units, such as words; 2) syntax: how words are put together to form sentences; 3) semantics: how the meaning of sentences is determined from the meaning of the words and the way that they are combined; and 4) discourse structure: how sentences are put together into larger discourse structures.
When it comes to language acquisition, however, there is also a social justice element involved. The goals of language education in the United States have always been informed by the social, historical, and political contexts in which the instruction takes place. Applied linguistics plays a key role in research to increase understanding and challenge inequalities and injustices in society.
Assignment Overview
In this assignment, we shall explore social justice, language acquisition, and the issue of national or official language policy, such as standard English as the official language in America.
The political, social, and cultural significance of the concept of an official language is clear in the intense controversies over national language policy that have arisen, and continue to arise, in countries throughout the world and in the policies that different governments adopt. Contrasting examples include: the adoption of French as the sole official language of the Canadian province of Quebec in 1974; and the long-standing official recognition of three languages (French, Swiss German, and Italian) in the multi-ethnic, multicultural country of Switzerland.
Here in the U.S., there has been a growing movement over the past two decades advocating a federal law to designate English as the official language of the nation. The idea behind this proposal is to require that English be the sole language of all government affairs (e.g., courts, taxes, elections) and of education. This movement is highly controversial.
Prompt for Week IV Argumentative Essay:
What do you think? Should the United States proclaim English as the official language? Should America adopt a federal law on an official language?
Alternatively, if you come from a country where there have been controversies over language policy, what is your view about them?
If you are a teacher or soon- to- be- teacher, or in some other profession where you engage with people whose first language is not English, how might you engage in interactions that include a social justice ethos?
Using what you have learned about language and linguistic theory in this class, as well as your own observations, ideas, and experiences, formulate a clear and well-argued position on these controversial questions.
No outside research is required for this assignment.
Write a 1,400-1700 word ( approximately) argumentative essay. Be sure to address at least one counter-argument to your position, and offer a sound rebuttal. Please use APA / MLA formatting.
No outside research is required for this assignment; however, if you do use resources, be sure to use the APA/ MLA citation format and bibliography format.
The “Superfoods”
Have you ever been told by a friend that you should eat a particular food because it cured whatever was wrong with him or her? That all health problems magically disappeared when he or she started eating that food (or taking that supplement or herb or whatever)? When a food or food-related product has been associated with improved health, those foods are generally referred to as “superfoods” and the hype that surrounds them is legion. We all want to be healthy, so health is the “hook” which sells a product – whether it’s a food, or a beauty cream, or a.shampoo!
Many of these foods really do have some established nutritive value and are often referred to by nutritionists as “functional foods”. The trick is to know what science has shown these foods really can do, as opposed to the “hype” that promises they can do everything! There are several ways to identify false or exaggerated claims. The claims may be unfounded because of a lack of research, or it may be that the cited research has been conducted by the food grower or producer, or limited to anecdotal records or celebrity endorsements. Or it may be simply because the only scientific study was conducted with a sample N of 10! If you truly believe a food is “functional” and offers documented health benefits, there will be evidence of scientific research that has been peer reviewed and accepted by certified or licensed professionals in the nutrition field. Be sure to include reference to that research at the conclusion of your thread.
When a food or nutrition product is promoted as being universally effective in preventing or treating a specific condition or disease, that’s “hype”..What works for one person may not have the same effect on another person. When we see the term “superfood” used on websites, we can be fairly sure that that site is geared toward selling a product. From kelp (seaweed) to green tea, the list is endless. And sellers don’t limit their claim to one condition – they claim that their food cures virtually everything that’s wrong with you! Different cultures have different “superfoods”, too, making this a “global” concern for consumers who are desperately searching for alternative healthsolutions.
Psychopathology for social work
The threat of public stigma, as well as self-stigma, can prevent individuals from receiving the mental health treatment they need. In this Assignment, you analyze the influence of stigma on experiences with and treatment of mental illness.
To prepare: Watch the TED Talk by Sangu Delle and then review the readings for this week. Focus on Delle’s examples illustrating Corrigan’s model about the stages of stigma and the hierarchy of disclosure. Consider Delle’s experience against that model.
BY DAY 7
Submit a 3-page paper that addresses the following:
- Briefly explain Corrigan’s model of the stages of stigma and his recommendations and hierarchy about recovery.
- Explain whether Delle’s experience follows that model. Use specific examples to argue your perspective. If you agree, identify which stage of recovery Delle is in.
- Analyze Delle’s reports about his own experiences with both types of stigma. Provide specific examples, and in your analysis consider the following questions:
- Does one type of stigma predominate in his talk?
- Which of Delle’s personal values or beliefs were challenged by his internalizations about his own illness and help-seeking?
- What strengths does he exhibit?
- What was the primary benefit of his diagnosis?
- Do you think his experience would be different if his culture was different? Explain why or why not?
Evaluating strategic vision statements
This assignment is based on strategic vision . On of the questions it talks about “strategic Vision analysis” questions. The other question speaks on “strategic vision statement guidelines” .
Select 5 of the 8-hypothesis listed in the voice thread lecture. For each hypothesis, write prediction. Your paper should list each hypothesis followed by our prediction.
List 5 predictions
2. Description of an experiment
Choose one of your predictions and describe in some details how you could test it by conducting an experiment. Be sure to tell how you would design your experiment in order to prevent biased result. Tell what data you would collect and describe how you would know if your predictions is true or not. Type your paper as a word document.
1Garlic prevents colds
2.Sugar causes cavities.
3.Exercise decreases the chance of heart attacks
4.Vitamin improves vision
5.High blood pressure is more common in men than women.
6.People who drive red cars are more likely to speed than people who drive my car.
7. People who have pets live longer than people who don’t have pets.
8.People who sing in the shower are taller than people don’t sing in the shower
Novel or emerging technologies are being utilized in your field that can advance the health of the global population
Now is your time to shine and share with your fellow students some of the amazing things in your field! What new, novel or emerging technologies are being utilized in your field that can advance the health of the global population, reduce inequities, or bring services or new technologies to places in need!
The innovation/tool might be a new idea/theory or a new physical technology.
Your post should include:
- A written description of the tool, innovation or new practice in your own words
- A written description of how this can help reduce global health disparity
you can write about the new technology that it’s been used in developing vaccines. for examples COVID-19 uses M-RNA to give the body Immunity . this is a new technology because we never had a vaccine that was structured in this way
Example:
We know water is one of the biggest health concerns worldwide (see week 14 for one of the most important and one of my favorite topics in global health: access to water and sanitation). There is a really cool technology that is still being pilot tested that turns waste water (even pee) into potable (drinkable) water! There is a lot of complicated ways this can be done, but one unique California company (Aquacycle (Links to an external site.)) is trying to use all locally sourced (wherever the location might be) bacteria to do just that! What is great about this concept, that is being used in multiple countries already ( Greece, Spain, Malta, Lebanon, Tunisia, U.S. and Mexico), is that it will hopefully be a cost effective and sustainable way to treat water when expensive treatment plants are not an option. Another fun/cool fact, the CEO of this company is a Californian, but she is helping make change across the globe!
Create Astonishing Resume
Summary:
Over 25 years of senior-level experience with a successful track record of accomplishments in strategic planning, project management, manufacturing, logistics, production, MRP-II, customer service, marketing activities, campaigns, media planning, budgeting, launching and researches.
Leadership and managerial skills with noteworthy contribution to business profitability such as margins, cost, cash flow, efficiency, quality and internal controls, and creating ideas that bring added values, leading businesses from negative to positive and growing it up.
Professional Experience:
General Manager
Aal Taher Group of Companies, reporting to President and CEO
Jan 2009 – May 2016
Achievements include increasing revenue from SR 22MM to SR 45MM, improving the net profit from 8% to 22%, distributing dividends of SR 13MM, reaching the company’s maximum working capital capacity of SR 45MM.
Projects Development Director
Aal Taher Group of Companies
May 2005 – Dec 2008
Achievements include designing an entire poultry project worth SR 360MM, participating in desalination project worth SR 140MM, executing an electrical power project worth SR 28MM, establishing a new firm for rehabilitation and leading the qualification process to completion, leading a consortium of specialized companies for government project worth SR 500MM.
Plant Manager
Al Manar Plastic Products Company
Nov 1998 – Nov 2004
Achievements include becoming the 1st qualified manufacturer of the poly back-sheet material supplying local and regional diaper manufacturers, reaching the break-even after 2 year of the operation startup, opening new markets in Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Turkey, Iran, Libya, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco and Pakistan.
Purchasing Officer
Procter & Gamble
Sep 1991 – Nov 1998
Achievements include reaching a senior level within the mentioned period along with several awards obtained for cost-saving and cost-avoidance projects that I successfully executed.
Marketing Research Manager
United technology products “Abdullatif Group of Companies”
Jun 1988 – Aug 1991
Achievements include successfully managing a team of 7 marketing employees and 12 technicians of art and design, decorating our show rooms and dealers show rooms on quarterly basis, increasing company’s profits by 28% over the mentioned period.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Business administration
Kind Saud University – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 1987
Major: Strategic Planning
Trainings:
- Marketing strategies (P&G)
- Total quality fundamentals (P&G)
- Negotiation skills {level 1, 2, and 3} (P&G)
- Internal control / QICR (P&G)
- Interpersonal managing skills (P&G)
- Presentation skills (P&G)
- English writing skills (professional level) (P&G)
- Integrated work system (P&G)
- Executive computer skills 1&2 (P&G)
- Type writing skills “English” (Tehama center)
Nike study case
What should it watch out for?
What recommendations would you make to senior marketing executives going forward?
What should they be sure to do with their marketing?
Assignment requires 2 – 3 pages responding to the above questions including an introduction and conclusion. Also add a title and references page in APA 7th Edition Guidelines.
For potential full credit, make use of marketing concepts from the readings and other sources, Papers must have at least two (2) references of credible marketing theory, one from the text book.
