Thursday, January 17, 2008
first thoughts of Language
What could be easier than talking about the English Language? I've been speaking English ever since I've been able to form words, which is a long time. I've learned slang, grammar rules, and advanced vocabulary. After every word I've heard, I wouldn't believe anyone if they told me I still had a lot to learn about the English language. I had no idea it was true. After our first class discussions I feel small and weak. I talk a lot. In high school I was voted most talkative. If there was one thing I knew I was good at, it was striking a conversation. All English is, is a language put together from several other languages. If this is so, then why can't English become an international language. At a young age, many foreign countries require their students to learn English as a second language. I think a whole new international language is a good idea. I'd love to be able to communicate with all the foreign speaking people I see in Wal-Mart. Well, that's all for now. See you next week.
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We just had a conversation on Thursday in my Beowulf class about whether English should rightly be considered a creole language. I think it makes sense to consider it one, after the French took over England in the 11th century.
Also, yes, an international language would be useful in a lot of ways, but some people object that it would eliminate or diminish the uniqueness of each region. I can hear echoes of Rodriguez's essay in that debate.
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