Language and Identity

Name ____________________________________

My idea for a project (4 or 5 sentences):

 

 

 

 

 

Project ideas/examples and information
  • Language prejudice and identity in the United States
  • Language prejudice and identity in Japan or another country
  • Native American languages and cultural identity
  • U. S. dialects and identity
  • Black English and identity in the U. S.
  • Regional identity and language in the United States
  • Regional identity and language in your home country
  • Language and identity in a movie, story, poem, etc.
  • Identity and differences in male and female speech in Japanese, or Spanish , or English
  • Identity and language use among TIUA students (or W. U. students)
  • Identity and differences in language use among generations in ________
  • Identity and "foreign" accents
  • Or ... anything related to the class . . .

1. By November 22, prepare a 10-minute oral presentation about your chosen subject. Illustrate your points with a PowerPoint presentation, a poster, or another professional-looking visual aid or set of visual aids. I will help you find resources! Ask for help!

2. After I give you some individual help on your presentation, you will do the presentation for the class or for the public. This will happen during the last two weeks of the term.

3. You will receive two grades: one for your "draft" due 11/23 and one for your final. You will be evaluated on:

  • Content (completeness, accuracy, interest level)
  • English (fluency and accuracy)
  • Presentation style: confidence, preparation, poise, audience involvement