...Word Wars Over the past decade technology has enabled people to express and showcase the right to freedom of speech in ways that they never could before. Technology promotes freedom of speech but also facilitates hate speech, thus bringing countries into an ongoing brawl. Through text messages, Facebook live, photographs and even videos, the age of the internet has exploded into a time of instant knowledge and access to anything a person has to say, and freely doing so in that matter. In countries where this right is oppressed and real weapons are no use, violent words and actions through the internet has been the result that many have gone to in expressing these undermined struggles (245). Julius Malema, a former South African leader chanted words from an old anti-apartheid anthem that enraged Afrikaners and set off a cultural epidemic on the internet. The words “Dubuiu iBunu” meaning “shoot the Boer” instantly affected not only white farmers, but their counterparts across the world as well. In the coming years, many were killed along with their wives and children due to pure internet violence that was rationed into cruel misunderstandings. This saying was used in comparison to Irish Republican...
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...Speech And Language Disorders Psychology Essay Young children can have unclear speech and mispronounce words, but as the children get older they learn how to use their tongue, lips and brain to work in harmony to say difficult and unfamiliar words. For most children speech difficulties pass with time but for some they find it hard so they repeat or pro-long sounds. This can be very hard for children so they can struggle to find ways to avoid using these sounds or words. A phonological disorder is when a child has a problem with producing sound that is needed for the child to speak. Children with phonological disorder can have problems controlling their rate of speech and can fall behind when learning certain sounds. 2 to 3 year old children often mispronounce words and can confuse the sounds that they hear, but if these problems continue as the child gets older, the child may need speech therapy. Research shows that phonological disorders affects "10% of pre-school children, but by the ages of 6 or 7 years only 2% or £% meet the criteria for phonological disorder" (APA, 2000, Tallal & Benasich, 2002.) According to the Irish Association of Speech and Language there are three forms of language difficulty in a child with SSLI. This is a where a child would have problems with both understanding and producing language. A child having problems with understanding but producing language more difficult and lastly a child would have particular difficulty with parts of language forms...
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...Abdulhakeem Usman Comp II Professor Coomer Argumentative Essay – Choice A January 18, 2015 Freedom of expression; probably the most potent right to have access to. Known as the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, with this tool, ideas and opinions can be expressed in our society – the world in general. Having a useful purpose, it can at the same time, be controversial, as it can be manipulated to attack and demean various communities or sects. Hence, individuals utilize the free speech as a shield to protect themselves from criticism for such actions. Best to put in the words of Stanley Fish, in his article, Free Speech Follies, “The modern American version of crying wolf is crying First Amendment.” The recent fatal attack on the satirical cartoon magazine, Charlie Hebdo, by jihadists in France has...
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...The roles of speech-language pathologists seem to be shifting and expanding as the 21st century presents society with continuous technological transformations, rising costs of healthcare services, increasing demand for services as the population ages, rising numbers of Autism diagnoses, and the growing diversity of the United States population. Thus, the role of speech-language pathologists within a healthcare setting will depend upon several factors and new models of service delivery will likely be necessary to achieve client success within the ever-changing society of the 21st century. The increasing costs of healthcare services not only affects where speech-language pathologists provide treatment, but also who can receive treatment....
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...Steve Jobs 2005 Stanford Commencement Speech Analysis Essay In his speech, Jobs explores the crucial role of failure in finding success, specifically in the situations when he shows that it takes hard work, deliberate practice, and the ability to learn from failure and to persevere. The first point that Jobs makes, is that to be successful, you have to work hard. During the commencement speech, Jobs shares that, “If I had never dropped out, I would have never dropped in on this calligraphy class, and personal computers might not have the wonderful typography that they do,” (7). Though Jobs admits to having dropped out of the class he was originally attending and ‘dropping in’ on a new one the decision he made was one that, in the long run, furthered his career. By making the decision, and putting in the work to go through the calligraphy class, Jobs ended up creating the future of typefaces on the personal computer. By putting himself and his career on the line, Jobs tells the Stanford graduating class of 2005, “Again, you can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future,” (8). Jobs let his actions decide his fate for his career, and at the time, he didn’t know that the decisions he was making would land him where it did. It took years of hard work for him to get to where he ended up, at the top of an internationally known company. Jobs later went on to say, “We worked...
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...Traditional On Campus Class Welcome to the Traditional On Campus version of Speech 103 Oral Communication! I look forward to getting to know each of you. Over the years, I have learned that many of you dread taking this class (don’t worry I felt the same way when I had to take this class) but I hope that you will find your worries to be unfounded. I work very hard to try to create a comfortable learning environment, primarily because I need you to participate in order for this class to work. This is a participatory-based class where we will all work together to help each other improve our communication skills. Consequently, you will play an active role in your own learning as well as active role in the learning of the other students in this class. Research has shown that when you are an active participant in a class you increase how much you remember as well as how much you can recall after the semester has ended. However, I have found that when you are an active participant in my class you will look forward to coming to each class session and your fears of public speaking will soon decrease. Since this class is participatory, you will find that you will put a lot of thought and effort into this class. Much learning will occur both in class and out side of class. However, while this class is demanding, I hope that you will both enjoy this experience and learn a great deal about communication, how you communicate, and how to be a better...
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...development and presentation of the speech. This paper provides an opportunity for you to conduct an analysis of the audience for your speeches in this course and discuss the ways in which you might use conclusions derived from that analysis in the development and presentation of a speech to them. Although the focus of your analysis is up to you, all papers should meet the following expectations: • The paper should provide 1) An analysis of the classroom audience (including a description of selected, relevant characteristics (demographic or situational) and how those characteristics may affect the audience’s reception of the speech you are planning in COMM 3; 2) A discussion of techniques you would utilize in the development and/or presentation of a speech to take those specific audience characteristics into account; and 3) Some consideration of the limitations or potential problems that might accompany the conclusions you have reached during your analysis of the audience. • In addition to whatever other evidence you use to support your claims in the paper, you must also make reference to the textbook in the form paraphrases or direct quotations. The textbook is the only source required for this assignment, although you may include additional research if you wish. All paraphrases and quotations must be accompanied by a citation formatted according to one of the approved style manuals. • The paper is to be written in essay form, with a distinct introduction...
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...Christopher Betts SPC 2023 Personal Reflection Essay When it came to preparing for the introductory speech, I had to spend a lot of time thinking about what I wanted to share to the especially when most of them did not know me whatsoever. After long and hard thinking about the objects I wanted to bring in that would help reflect myself to the class I came up with three really good things in the end that ended up telling a lot about myself. I also have to admit I felt some anxiety before giving the speech to the class even though I feel as if I do not have much anxiety when it comes to speaking. I think the anxiety came from giving information about myself to a room full of people whom I am not familiar with. The thought of having a good first impression in front of all my classmates is where I believe most of the anxiety came from but after the first time getting through it I never found that to be the problem with the rest of my speeches. I have to admit that my public speaking skills have not gotten better as the more speeches were assigned. I am very disappointed in myself that I am currently not where I should be, especially being a senior in college. I need to prepare more thoroughly before speeches and make sure everything is not only organized on paper but in my head which involves having to practice over and over again by reciting my speech before class. I think this would help my speeches go smoother. I also need to pick topics to speak about that interest me...
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...REFLECTIVE ESSAY #4 What a week last week was. Most the lessons touched me in some way. I liked the discipline model and progressive discipline process. It reminded me on how discipline should be handled. I have seen the progressive discipline model in action and when it is was done right it worked. Once again the speech was a little nerve racking, but I got through it. I missed a lot of my introduction because I got flustered. After I got over my initial nervousness the rest was smooth. It flowed pretty good and I had a good closing. Now I know that I need a little more practice with my speech before jumping into it. I know that I can do better on it so I will use my experience on the last two speeches to improve on the next one. Effective negotiations was an eye opener in the aspect that I do a lot of the technics that were taught, but didn’t know I was using them. I am defiantly more integrative then distributive. I like to build that relationship then to “burn the bridge” with people. I try to make sure that everyone is happy with the out come of the discussion and that everyone got what they wanted. Sometimes it’s not possible and I feel like I have failed when that happen. Continuous improvement was a little difficult to wrap my head around at times. As soon as I thought I had a grasp on it I would get the question that was posed wrong. System 1 and system 2 thinking was like that, but by the end of the lesson I had a better understanding of the...
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...in the ERC is the speech gym. But, if you walk by the ERC in February it is a much smaller group of twelve students, working until the long hours of the night. These students are the state series representatives. Speech is a competitive activity in which student are able to participate in fourteen events, in the areas of public speaking, acting, or interpretation. In most tournaments there are generally three preliminary rounds of competition, and the top-ranking competitors in each event advance to the final round. In Dramatic Duet...
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...Crysten Bishop Communication Skills Essay Every paying job in the universe includes some sort of communication skill as a requirement. Any human interaction includes communication. Even if there are not any words or noises involved, communication can be developed in many different ways. I have always had an ambition to be an Inspirational speaker. Any speaker might have an extremely significant message, however if there is not a proper delivery and no practice of communication skills, the message can become unimposing. The most important skills of a public speaker would include any of the basic skills used for an informal or formal speech. Dynamic delivery gives the message meaning to the audience. If a speaker mumbles through their presentation and keeps his or her head down the whole time, the crowd can become uninterested and irritable. To prevent a yawning audience, speakers should practice their material they plan on discussing. They should also pay attention to their speed in which they are presenting and to make as much eye contact as possible. These skills will contribute to my success of becoming a motivational speaker, after all they are what makes and break every kind of public speaker. Lastly, there are always barriers that can destruct the delivery of the message as well. For example, a younger audience might be disrespectful and make it harder to capture their attention. This is why it is important to know the audience. A successful speaker would not speak in German...
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...English Language Essay Topic: “Writing is a more prestigious mode of language than speaking.” Writing and speaking are important aspects of our lives. These modes of language share significant differences between each other. However, they both allow us to communicate to others in society effectively. Despite how vital it is to be able to write productively, speaking is a more essential mode of language than writing. Speaking allows us to socialise with the people around us and develop relationships. Although, we can convey more complex ideas through writing as it is more organised and structured. Ultimately, it is much more efficient to express emotions through speech than writing. Socialisation has played an important role since the beginning of human civilisation. Through speech, we are able to interact with one another and develop close relationships with others. When we begin our education in Prep, no one knows each other that well. Over time, students start to get to know each other a little better through speaking to one another about various topics. If a handful of people have a common interest in a certain toy such as Hot Wheels, they will talk about it amongst each other. Most friendships are often formed through individuals having similar interests. When you talk about it with people who share that interest, it indicates to them that you have a good knowledge of the particular interest. It also allows them to talk about it in more detail without anyone getting...
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...| Censored in America: The War on Free Speech ESSAY CONTEST 125 CASH PRIZES for students, totaling $15,500! ESSAY TOPIC: Is Free Speech becoming more limited in America? John Stossel considers that in his recent Fox News hour, "Censored in America." Words can wound, so should we have increased limits around free speech? Why or why not? Does free speech have a special role in a free society? "Censored in America" says that students are sometimes kept away from words and ideas they might find disturbing. What do you think? Are there areas in society today where we should allow more free speech? Are there areas where we should restrict free speech? Please write a 500-1000 word essay on this topic. You should include your own examples of free speech controversies, and you must include at least one reference to the TV special or Stossel's book, "No They Can't.". • 125 students will receive CASH PRIZES totaling $15,500. • 1st and 2nd place students will also win an all-expense-paid trip to New York City for themselves, a chaperone, and the teachers who submitted their essays to see a live taping of STOSSEL. • Teachers whose students receive at least an honorable mention will receive an autographed copy of one of John Stossel's best-selling books. • Each teacher may submit an unlimited number of student essays (500-1000 words) on our web site between now and the Feb. 17th deadline. FOR COMPLETE CONTEST RULES, PRIZE DETAILS, AND SUBMISSION INFO, VISIT: ...
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...words, write a plan for the essay Plan Introduction 1) Explain the background and context of the extract. 2) Discuss the evidence for the Chartism’s support in terms of economic pressure, national political movement and inclusive cultural community. 3) The essay will explore how the three factors were important in the speech for gaining support for Chartism and which proved to be the more dominant factor. Economic Pressure 1) At the time of Chartism, economy was on a downturn, especially in regards to the poorer classes. 2) Use quotes from the speech to demonstrate economic pressures identified. 3) Refer to Asa Briggs secondary Source, who advocates the significance of economic pressure. National Political Movement 1) Explore how political references and terminology was used in the speech. 2) Provide quotes from the speech as evidence of political movement. 3) Quote Gareth Stedman Jones Secondary Source in reference to political movement. Cultural Community 1) Chartism was directed to both men and women, show evidence of this from the speech. 2) Refer to Dorothy Thompson Secondary Source providing evidence that women were involved. Conclusion 1) Discuss all three factors being evident in the speech. 2) Reflect on evidence showing political movement to be the more dominant factor. Words = 196 Part 2 In no more than 800 words, write an essay in response to the above question. The essay will discuss the three...
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...The Magnificent Writing Center As a college student, essays are inevitable. However, no matter how many times you’ve racked your brain in an attempt to illustrate a well written paper, the process can still prove to be arduous. This is the purpose behind the UCA Writing Center. The UCA Writing Center has been put in place in an attempt to make the essay writing process easier for students. The center is fully equipped with a staff of tutors available to help with any writing issue between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday in the Thompson Center. The center even provides night time hours between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm every week day, with the exception of Thursday. Thursday night time hours are 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. During night time hours the center operates in the basement of Main. The center handles an array of issues, and provides unlimited help to students struggling with a writing assignment, or even a speech. Receiving this help is as simple as making an appointment, walking through the door, sending an email, or even picking up the phone. Whether it is as simplistic as comma placement, or as complicated as speech presentation, as long as the UCA Writing Center is in place the student body will always have a helping hand. The Writing Center is an impeccable tool to utilize. The center leaves no room for excuses, as it provides free tutoring services through the entire essay process. Not only will the center provide assistance through the entire writing...
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