Essay prompt :
How language plays the utmost role shaping our very identity. In addition to this,
the various “Englishes” that we utilize daily convey an interesting message in our means of code-switching in
order to appease one particular group or another.
Your prompt is this: In a three (3) page minimum essay, you will analyze and compare how you and the people
around you (family, friends, peers, co-workers, fellow students, etc.) use language in the many forms that it
comes in (written, spoken, body gestures, etc.). Consider all means of language such as text messaging, use of
profanity, slang, jargon, bilingualism, and study them in such a way that you’re able to pull a reason as to why
and when these are deemed necessary. Analyze the very purpose of these languages. Consider the following
questions: When does language alienate people? When does it bring them together? More than this, when does
language bond people and create communities? Where do we draw the line in conveying identity and using
language just because?
For this particular paper, do consider your audience. Remember, as discussed, we all speak various “Englishes”
daily, and our code-switching may or may not overlap with another person. With this, explain your work
thoroughly and efficiently enough so that your reader understands what languages you are speaking of.
Orchestrate your essay fittingly
Example
1. Introduction
A. Captivating hook
B. Background information on subject, exposition on why it’s important.
C. Clear, declarative thesis statement (This paragraph does not argue nor convey with examples just yet)
2. Body Paragraphs
A. Examples that are introduced properly and explained efficiently
B. Information from researched articles that is also properly introduced, in-text cited
C. These paragraphs are designed for you to thoroughly detail your points but must be done so with absolute
clarification.
3. Conclusion
A. Brings the essay to a sound close
B. Reiterates the thesis statement – declarative in nature
C. This paragraph does not include any leftover examples or evidence)
Must use this as the source for citation (also if you want to find others online for other body paragraphs feel
free)
Language, Identity and Symbolic Culture, David Evans
https://books.google.com/books?id=bg9RDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA7&lpg=PA7&dq=Title:+Language,+Identity+and+Symbolic+Culture&source=bl&ots=IeuXMk3ax7&sig=ACfU3U0CFQg4OGHQz1tbRL79kkuGXvG-TA&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjmwuW2pb_1AhU8JUQIHb5wBRoQ6AF6BAglEAM#v=onepage&q&f=false
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