Language evolution: Anthropology

Type :

Presentation

Pages :

8 pages

Format :

.doc

Published date :

09/09/2008

Category :

Philosophy & literature

Sub category :

Linguistics

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Summary :

Introduction.
The beginning of the evolution of language in America.
Change in today's world languages.
The English language today.
Conclusion.

Abstract

Its tops, it's the queens square, it's fabulous, it's cool, it's off the hook. All of these phrases mean the same thing, "It's great". This is one of many phrases that have taken the twists and turns of the ages through our youth. Throughout history human language continues to evolve and change becoming more or sometimes even less, descript along the way. Our form of communication here in the United States has gone from defining a basic form for communicating with each other to a way to define who or what a person is or has become as a factor of his/her environment, status in society, degree of education and now days even his/her affiliation with other social groups such as gangs. language has become fluid in its evolution, ever changing with the tides of change within our world. Due to the fact that language has become ever changing it has also become a barrier of sorts between classes in society, age groups and even within the family unit. Parents often struggle to keep up with the latest slang in order to keep abreast of what their children's interests are or to ward off potential problems. There are a number of factors that come into play such as culture, society changes and even, to some degree gender. The question now becomes, that though our language is becoming more heavily laden with description for what can be perceived as better communication, it is also becoming a barrier to communication at the same time. This could be seen as the ultimate case of two ideas canceling each other out. Are we better or worse off in the case of this development as a society? The answer is yes and no as one might expect.