...The pictures of multiliteracies above depict its multi-modal and cross-cultural nature. Regarding the use of a tablet, it engages children in the sense making processes of reading, as well as viewing icons and images. In addition, icons are often arbitrary and differ across platforms, therefore children must learn to transfer understanding of functions to a range of images. Input for this modality is gestural and can include writing. Similarly, texting on smart phones demonstrates the three aspects of multiliteral design: available designs, designing, and the redesigned (Cope & Kalantzis, 2009). In terms of design, there are conventions and shared meaning in the combination of images and text used. Furthermore, there are cultural differences...
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...and “Peter Parker” pick out the same one person or thing. With that, I can restate the proposition as Mary Jane Watson, Peter Parker’s love interest, believes that Peter Parker can crawl on walls. However now Mary Jane believes this statement is false “de dicto” and true “de re”. It is false “de dicto” because Mary Jane does not know the words to be true; she is not aware that Peter Parker and Spider Man are the same one person or thing. Nevertheless the restated proposition is true “de re” because Spider Man and Peter Parker are the same one person and since Spider Man can crawl on walls it must be true that Peter Parker can crawl on walls. Other terms that we use to clearly state our intention are rigid designators, both temporal and modal. They are terms designed to refer, denote or pick out the same thing in all possible worlds. It only refers to that thing in worlds where it exists and does not refer to anything else in worlds where it does not exist. For example, the statement ‘the governor of California had an affair with the housekeeper’. This statement would need a temporally rigid designator stating the time Arnold Schwarzenegger was governor so that we are able to pick him out. In the state of California, a governors term is four years and it is possible, without reelection, to have a new governor of California every four years. By adding on...
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...Student’s Name Professor’s Name Course Title/Number 17 December 2010 Conceivability as a Guide to Possibility In his scholarly article entitled, Does Conceivability Entail Possibility (2002), Professor David J. Chalmers of the University of Arizona examines the argument that to conceive of something necessarily entails its possibility. Chalmers states that arguments regarding conceivability and possibility typically consist of three parts; the first is the epistemic claim---conceived statement (S); the second is the modal claim---because S is conceived of, S is necessarily possible; and the third is the metaphysical claim, consisting of an assertion about the nature the universe. For example, I can conceive of that my mind exists independent of my brain, therefore it is possible that my mind exists independent of my brain, meaning that the mind is not reducible to the brain. Similarly, I can conceive of seeing without eyes, therefore it is possible that I can see without eyes, meaning that sight is not reducible to eyes, but is something independent of the eyes. But is it? In this second example, in particular, the distinction between a metaphysical possibility and a natural possibility is clear. While it is perhaps metaphysically possible to see without eyes---in a different world with different physical laws that do not require eyes for sight---in our present world, it is not naturally or physically possible to see without eyes. In broader terms, the metaphysical...
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...COVER PAGE Table of contents Introduction 3 Chapter 1 Modal and Semi-Modal Verbs: Theoretical Aspect 4 1.1. Modal and Semi-Modal Verbs and Their Different Interpretations 4 1.2. Syntax, Morphology and Scope of semi-modal verbs 7 Chapter 2: Semi-Modal Verb GET: Practical Aspect 12 2.1. Usage: Tense and Aspect 12 2.2. Different Uses of Semi-Modal Verb GET 14 Conclusions 19 Bibliography 20 Introduction Human language is truly unique as it allows us to talk about things beyond here and now. The way we do so is through the Tense, Aspect and Modality systems of natural language. Modality is what this paper is about. Roughly speaking, modality allows us to talk about events that may not have happened, but are desired or required. Modality is completely autonomous unit, and it affects our language usage in many ways. Tense and Modality are undeniably interconnected: what used to be a possibility a month ago may not be one today. Tense and Aspect are likewise related: a punctual event that took place yesterday may not hold at present, but an event (or state) that is more durative may still hold. The primary function of modal verbs is to enable us to talk about possibilities and necessities. We can talk about the ways the world should be, were there peace on Earth, how it might have been, would Christopher Columbus not have landed in America, etc... This ability to go beyond...
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...Business Correspondence Abstract: As a variety of English, English of business correspondence has its unique grammatical features. This paper discusses the grammatical features in English business correspondence from sentence types, sentence structures, the location of adverbial phrases, tense, aspect, subjunctive mood , compound words, modal verbs and passive voice. Key words: grammar; feature; business correspondence. 商务函电英语的语法特点 摘要: 商务函电英语作为一种有自己特点的英语，有其独特的语法特点。本文从句子类型、句子结构、状语的位置、时与体、虚拟语气、复合词、情态动词和被动语态八个方面探讨了商务函电英语的语法特点。 关键词：语法；特点；商务函电 Contents 1. Introduction 1 2. Sentence types of English of business correspondence 1 2.1 Declarative sentences 1 2.2 Imperative sentences 2 2.3 Interrogative sentences 2 3. Sentence structure of English of business correspondence 3 4. The locations of adverbials of English of business correspondence 4 5. The use of tense and aspect of English of business correspondence 5 6. The use of subjunctive mood of English of business correspondence 5 7. The extensive use of compound words of hereby category in English of business correspondence 6 8 The use of modal verb in English of business correspondence 7 9. The use of passive voice in English of business correspondence 7 10. Conclusion 7 Works cited 8 The Grammatical Features in English Business Correspondence Guangdong University of Foreign Studies 2007 Huangjin Tutor: Professor Guo Guihang 1. Introduction The English in...
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...To: Management of M Corporation From: NAme Date: February 23, 2015 Subject: Treatment of Loss Contingency Overturned on Appeal I would like to give some guidance on a relevant accounting issue that has arisen at your company, M corporation. There has recently been a litigation against the company and I believe that the best way to account for it would be to record the loss in a contingent liability account. This account will ensure that the company’s statements properly illustrate the current situation by matching the cost with the events that created them. The first issue we need to address is the initial valuation and recognition of the possible liability. At December 31, 2007 it was determined that the loss was probable and was estimated to incur a cost of $15 million to $20 million with $17 million being the most probable amount. I strongly suggest that the company recognize this potential loss because given the facts, FASB would require it. According to FASB Codification 450-20-25-2, “An estimated loss from a loss contingency shall be accrued by a charge to income if…Information available before the financial statements are issued or are available to be issued and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated.” In this case, both requirements are met so it would be difficult to make a case against the recognition of the potential loss on December 31, 2007. The next issue to consider is the amount of loss contingency that should be recorded. A $17 million contingent...
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...The Genius Trane "[Charlie Parker] winked at Coltrane, and said, 'I like your name, my man. It reminds me of a quality brand of English muffins" (Thomas, 37). J.C. Thomas, in his book Chasin' the Trane: the Music and Mystique of John Coltrane, provides the reader with a background of the life and times of John Coltrane, going through various aspects of how he got started, his influences, his conflicts, and other pertinent areas. Throughout the book, Thomas supplements his commentary with hundreds of quotes sprinkled about, both from people in Coltrane's life, and Coltrane himself. This constant flow of inside reports aids in painting a vivid picture of not only the atmosphere of the emotions of Coltrane, but also how he was perceived by others during his career. Thomas consistently refers to Coltrane as a genius, even citing Arthur Schopenhauer's definition of genius to complement his commentary, and illustrates this wondrously through detailing the steps Coltrane took in practising. In the review of this book, this paper will not only touch on various elements of Thomas's writing ability and the shaping of the text, but also challenge Thomas's stance that Coltrane is, in fact, a genius. First, a brief review of the text itself. As stated previously, the text is absolutely littered with quotes and reactions from people in John Coltrane's life, and it almost sets a sort of call-and-response tone to the whole of the book. Sometimes, it was even a bit difficult to discern whether...
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...The modal verbs are:- CAN / COULD / MAY / MIGHT / MUST / SHALL / SHOULD / OUGHT TO / WILL / WOULD Modal | Example | Uses | Can | They can control their own budgets. We can’t fix it. Can I smoke here? Can you help me? | Ability / Possibility Inability / Impossibility Asking for permission Request | Could | Could I borrow your dictionary? Could you say it again more slowly? We could try to fix it ourselves. I think we could have another Gulf War. He gave up his old job so he could work for us. | Asking for permission. Request Suggestion Future possibility Ability in the past | May | May I have another cup of coffee? China may become a major economic power. | Asking for permission Future possibility | Might | We'd better phone tomorrow, they might be eating their dinner now. They might give us a 10% discount. | Present possibilityFuture possibility | Must | We must say good-bye now. They mustn’t disrupt the work more than necessary. | Necessity / Obligation Prohibition | Ought to | We ought to employ a professional writer. | Saying what’s right or correct | Shall (More common in the UK than the US) | Shall I help you with your luggage? Shall we say 2.30 then? Shall I do that or will you? | Offer Suggestion Asking what to do | Should | We should sort out this problem at once. I think we should check everything again. Profits should increase next year. | Saying what’s right or correct Recommending action Uncertain prediction | Will | I can’t see...
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...specialists named after Abdulla Avloniy Theme: Modal verbs in English GRADUATION PAPER Submitted by: Familiya va ism Scientific advisor: Familiya va ism TASHKENT 2012 Сontent Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………….3 Chapter I. Functions of the modal verbs and their characteristics in the English language 1. Functions and types of the modal verbs……………………………. 2. Understanding the functions of modal verbs in English……………. 1.3. Morphology and syntax of modal verbs………………………………… Chapter II. Methods of teaching modal verbs to schoolchildren 2.1. The difficulties in teaching modal verbs 2.2 Different types of utilization of the English modal verbs 2.3. Context use of the modal verbs 2.4. Range of forms of the modal verbs in English Conclusion……………………………………………………………………… The list of used literature……………………………………………………… Conclusion…………………………………………………………………….......?? The list of the used literature…………………………..................................?? Introduction Modal verbs are the types of verbs which gives specific meaning to the main verb added and it is used to define and describe different situations expressed in the sentence. There are different types of modal verbs which can be conjugated in...
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...MODAL VERBS IN COMMUNICATION There is no communication among people without expressing their attitudes to what they say and to one another. It means that we cannot manage without modals in everyday life. But those who speak English as a foreign language may have great difficulty choosing the correct modal verb to express exactly what they want to. These are the most common situations in which modals are helpful: 1. Asking for permission: Can I ask you a question, please? (informal) Could I (possibly) ask you a question, please? (more polite) Can’t / Couldn’t I ask you a question? (if you want to put extra pressure on someone to give a positive answer) I wonder if I could ask you a question. (very polite) May I ask you a question, please? (formal) Might I ask you a question, please? (very formal) 2. Giving / Refusing permission: You can park your car here. (informal) You may park your car in this area. (formal – usually written) You can’t / mustn’t park your car here (informal, prohibition) You may not park your car here (formal – usually written) You needn’t do it. (permission not to do) 3. Making requests / instructions / orders: Can you explain this to me? (informal) Could / Would you explain this to me? (more polite) Will you explain this to me? (polite instruction) You must explain this to me. (very strict) Can I have some water? (informal) Could I have some water? (polite) May I have some water? (formal) Might I have some water? (very formal) ...
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...Company Overview Val’s hand held iPad is a highly successful organization that aims to advance in technology. It will run on Apple’ The iPad features a camera, keyboard, and it has built in Wi-Fi. The iPad can shoot video, take photos and play music. Executive Summary of Market Plan In today’s society everything is going global and competitive business environment, the marketing plan of Apple’s iPad will develop a strong brand image from the initial stage. My market is a topic where an effective marketing strategy is develops to endure the global competitive market. The purpose of this new ipad will benefit everyone in the United States. This new ipad will have various apps that will be easy to function. Description of the Target Market This ipad will be sold to younger generation as well to the older generation. It will be used for business or personal use. You can create your own apps to whatever you need or want. It would not matter what kind of income you have it would be very affordable. Description of competitors The top two competitors would be Microsoft surface pro and Kindle fire Description of producr or service My product is a mini hand held ipad that will be voice activated like a iphone. It will have a app that you can create to your own life style. It will do whatever you want it to do. You will have a option to touch screen or use your voice. To run this ipad all you would have to do is go into a wifi once you get into a wifi account you can...
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...partner or tag team. Weak Points: It has only few characters to choose from and the weapons aren’t buyable. Areas That Can Be Improved The program has no updates of new maps, characters and weapons. My Own Version / Story Board In my own version, it can be played by maximum of 4 players and if they have received and earn points/gold they can buy weapons. Program Rating Program Type | | Exploratory | | Drill & Practice | | | Tutorial | | Interdisciplinary | | | Simulation | | Creativity | | | Management | | Utility | | | Reference | | Quiz Game | | ✓ | Arcade Game | | Problem Solving | | | Critical Thinking | | Others: Virtual Reality | | | | | | Architecture | ✓ | Single User | ✓ | Multi-user | | | Network | | | RATING SHEET With 5 as the highest, put a check (✓) on the appropriate cell for the rating. CRITERIA | RATING | | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Ease of installation, initial use and support | Installation process | ✓ | | | | | Instructions / documentation to begin use | | ✓ | | | | Easy to understand basic controls, major features and organization. | ✓ | | | | | Technical assistance available | | | ✓ | |...
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...Samsung Galaxy SII- SWOT Analysis The Strengths of the Galaxy S II actually go back to their Marketing Orientation defined by Kotler, Adam, Denise and Armstrong (2009) as the Product Concept where the company will favour quality, performance and innovation features. This orientation is in line with Samsung’s billion dollar research investments and 40000 employees dedicated to develop the world’s greatest technology products (“R&D” Samsung.com 2010). Also their Marketing Concept is in line with their huge marketing budget starting with understanding customer needs, integrated marketing and customer satisfaction (Marketing Core Concepts and Applications, 2008). Business Review Weekly in November 2004 claimed that Samsung was the world’s 4th largest advertiser in the world. Also Samsung’s Total Quality Management approach drives Galaxy S II customer perception as a reliable product backed by a worldwide brand and huge media presence. One of the weaknesses of Samsung is that their costs are relatively high as compared to the competition. Also the fact that Samsung operates in a very competitive market, another weakness is lack of penetration in the Business Mobile market being outperformed by Blackberry an even Apple. With the rapid changes of technologies today, Samsung has to manage the company in a very efficient manner to be even more productive. (“Company Profile” Bloomberg.com, 2011) Although Samsung is already one of the most profitable and one of the leaders in the market...
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...Ideal Home Paper By: James Upshaw Take a walk with me through my ideal home. When first entering the house you will come upon the great stairs leading to the great room, filled with leather couches, 70in. Flat screen TV's equip with surround sound systems and game systems. There are the marble coffee tables with all of the couches. The floor is stained oak, the wood shimmers in the sunlight, and its almost blinding. Now were going into the back yard were we will find a concrete walk way that leads to a in ground pool with gold sprinkles scattered around the white marble lining of the pool. The pool is ten feet deep in the deep end and four feet deep in the shallow end. Then there is a hot tub that is so high-tech and it reads your mind to set the temperature to your ideal temperature. There is also a fountain that's water is so clear that you can't even tell its there but you can hear it. Now we are going up stairs to see the master bed room. Upon entering this room you will see the marble floor that is so clean that you can see your reflection. Then you see the double king sized bed that can heat up when it feels that your getting cold and it sets its form to your body to help you sleep better. There is also a 150in. Flat screen TV that has a touch screen TV remote that can turn on anything in the room, and even start your cars. Then we walk through the double doors into the sneaker room. The sneaker room is filled with every shoe you could ever want. Although...
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...A PROJECT REPORT ON CONSUMER PREFERENCES WHILE BUYING TABLETS Submitted by : Deepika Sharma MBA IVth sem ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I take this opportunity to express my profound and deep sense of gratitude to Mrs. Parul Dhargava for her cordial support, valuable information, time and guidance, which helped me in completing the project through various stages. I would also like to express my special gratitude to all the respondents without who this project would not have been possible, thank you for sparing your valuable time in filling my questionnaire. Deepika Sharma Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 3 Different operating systems for tablets .............................................................................................. 4 Review of Literature .............................................................................................................................. 6 Research Paper Reviews: ................................................................................................................... 6 Article Reviews: ............................................................................................................................... 10 Objectives of our project ...................................................................................................................... 12 Research Design & Methodology .......
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