Kashmiri language Essays

  • Essay On Conflict Transformation

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    Lederach’s time frame and see if I can bond it with this particular case. There is a popular expression in the Kashmiri language that falls tenderly on one's ear. The word is 'Athwass', which literally means, 'handshake'. But it also has a wider connotation, signifying bonds of warmth amongst people, which transcend all areas of differences between them, such as religion, region, language caste, creed and the like. Athwass in its spirit and essence mirrors the ethos of Kashmir, which, for centuries

  • The Legend of Kashmir

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    should not retreat; rather, stand firmly in supporting the Kashmiris. Pakistan should keep urging India to grant Kashmiris their right of self determination. A plebiscite should be conducted under the supervision of the United Nations and the Kashmiris should be given the right to vote for the country they are determined to be a part of. Likewise, the UN should stand firmly implementing its resolutions on the plebiscite. In addition, the Kashmiris should be given the option to be declared as an independent

  • The Valley of Kashmir

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    not be a roller coaster ride ... ... middle of paper ... ...s once again given Pakistan a golden chance to strike and solve this issue once and for all. Sharm-el-Sheikh meeting has made it evident to Indians that Pakistan stands firmly behind Kashmiri people. This is no time to quarrel about the past follies. Instead of depending on others Pakistan should closely analyze APHC leader Ali Gillian’s advice to present this issue by close discussions with Muslim world in the Security Council and no

  • India and Pakistan Relations

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    India’s relation with Pakistan has definitely seen more low points than the high points. The bitter-sweet relation shared between the two nations has neither made significant progress nor achieved any major breakthroughs since its 65 years of Independence. Today, India’s economic progress and political stability, together with its size, have lifted it to the status of a world power. Pakistan, on the other hand, is dogged by an unhappy past marked by repeated military interventions that prevented

  • Characteristics Of Pakistani Culture

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    orientated culture. Submitted to: Ma’am Rashda Butt Submitted by: Muzammil Fayyaz Major: English Language & Linguistics Semester: 1 Pakistani Culture is Value Oriented Culture Introduction: Culture is the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people, defined by everything from language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts. Sir Edward B. Tylor's definition of culture (1871); “Culture is that complex whole which

  • Public Attitudes Toward Variety Indian English

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    use for more than four centuries. Its presence was established by traders of the East India Company so it was first the language of the early merchants, missioners and settlers. English became the official and academic language of India by the early twentieth century. The rising of the nationalist movement in the 1920's that attempted to introduce Hindi as the National language of India brought some anti-English sentiment, especially in the non-Hindi-speaking states, but they would even present their

  • Communicating with Customers

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    having a one-to-one conversation with a manager. An example of an external communication is dealing a customer complaint over the telephone. Advantage of verbal communication: · Able to feedback · It is fairly cheap · Identify body language, e.g. customer’s attitude · Can check if the listener is paying attention · Communication can be passed quickly Disadvantages of verbal communication: * It is essential to speak clear * Make sure that the individual can hear the

  • Play Supports Language and Literacy Development In The Foundation Stage

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    discuss various educational studies. Moving on from there, I shall focus on how social dramatic play supports a child?s language and literacy development and how the different types of activities could support this area of learning. The importance of the adult?s role during the child?s play will be discussed. In conclusion I will discuss about the importance of play, language and literacy. The importance of play should always be remembered when devising programmes for children. Through imaginative

  • Analysis of William Blake's A Poison Tree

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    startles the reader with the clarity of the poem, and with metaphors that can apply to many instances of life. Blake also uses several forms of figurative language. He works with a simple AABB rhyme scheme to keep his poem flowing. These ideals allow him to better express himself in terms that a reader can truly understand. These forms of language better help authors to express their feelings and thoughts that would not normally be able to be expressed by words. The personification in “A Poison

  • Local-Color Regionalism in Tennessees Partner

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    The literary movement of local-color regionalism in American literature is a very distinctive and interesting form of fiction writing that effectively combines regional characteristics, dialect, customs and humor. In Bret Harte’s Tennessee’s Partner, these characteristics helped the story jump off the page, allowing the reader to understand the “times” rather than just the characters. And, for that reason, I feel that this is an outstanding piece of work. One of the most distinguishable characteristics

  • The Beneficial and Detrimental Effects of Phonology

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    For years, phonology has been incorporated into language education. Young children are introduced to phonics as educators take them through visual flash cards, teaching them the sounds of the alphabet. Children learn to connect sounds into words, using what they learned from the alphabet to apply a system of sounds into a word. Controversy regarding this reading education method has additionally been popular. Although researchers have found negative effects in learning to read phonologically

  • Twelfth Night

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    In the Twelfth Night, the character Duke Orsino uses flowery and over-dramatic language, long poetic sentence structure, and melodramatic metaphors to display his overemotional romantic nature despite the different emotions in his various speeches. Duke Orsino’s repeated usage of poetical verse and poetic devices to describe his woes from love set him apart from other character. By using deep metaphorical language and flowing poetic structure, Shakespeare conveys Orsino’s melodramatic nature.

  • The Power of Language In The Jungle by Upton Sinclair

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    and distinguish the real things from deception. The power of the language is noticed in numerous psychologically-philosophic and social scientific doctrines of human life as the mighty tool to hide and disclose the reality; run the crowd; force and motivate people to do certain things as well as stop them from doing of some actions at all. Unsurprisingly, but famous American writer Upton Sinclair understood the principle of language power better than anyone else in the dawn of 19th century. His works

  • Linguistic Relativity

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    Introduction: Linguistic relativity is the notion that language can affect our thought processes, and is often referred to as the ‘Sapir-Whorf hypothesis’, after the two linguists who brought the idea into the spotlight. Whorf writes how “Language is not merely a reproducing instrument for voicing ideas but rather is itself the shaper of ideas, the program and guide for the individual’s mental activity” (1956:212), and I will explain how it is able to do so. In this essay I will argue that certain

  • Heidegger On Traditional Language And Technological Language

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    Heidegger On Traditional Language And Technological Language ABSTRACT: On July 18, 1962, Martin Heidegger delivered a lecture entitled Traditional Language and Technological Language in which he argues that the opposition between these two languages concerns our very essence. I examine the nature of this opposition by developing his argument within his particular context and in the general light of his reflections on language. In different sections on technology and language, I summarize much of

  • Sapir-Worf Hypothesis: Linguistic Determinism and Linguistic Relativity

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    diversity of the world’s languages and cultures. The tradition was taken up by the American linguist and anthropologist Edward Sapir (1884-1939) and his pupil Benjamin Lee Whorf (1897-1941), and resulted in a view about the relation between language and thought which was widely influential in the middle decades of this century. The “Sapir-Whorf hypothesis,” as it came to be called, combines two principles. The first is known as linguistic determinism: it states that language determines the way we think

  • Linguistic Stereotypes

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    Linguistic Stereotypes Language is a method in which individuals communicate in order to get their opinion across to the listening party. Language is the tool which ideas can be conveyed in various ways. Typically, language is referred to verbal communication, however, it ranges to all methods of communication i.e. sign language. Linguistic stereotypes are an existent form of discrimination. Since, languages are criticized and mocked due to the connection between language and cultural character

  • Amy Tan’s A Mother’s Tongue

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    was a significant part of her childhood, and she has a strong influence over Tan’s writing style. Being raised by her mother taught her that one’s perception of the world is heavily based upon the language spoken at home. Alternately, people’s perceptions of one another are based largely on the language used. Tan was born to a pair of Chinese immigrants. Her mother understood English extremely well, but the English she spoke was “broken.”(36) Many people not familiar with her way of speaking

  • PSY 301, Introductory Psychology, 1999, Exam 3

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    recognizable. D. lose their ability to discriminate sounds that they never hear. E. develop strong sexual urges oriented to the parent of the opposite sex. 9. Research on the language capabilities of apes clearly demonstrates that they have the capacity to: A. vocalize the most common vowel sounds. B. acquire language vocabulary as rapidly as most children.

  • The Different Forms of Demonstrative Communication

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    you have other ways to relay your intent other that written or verbal. This can be done through body language. A person can relay their anger, depression, happiness and sadness through body movements, reactions, and other looks. Sign language for deaf people is an example of non verbal communication, the hand gestures that are used must be used correctly and the recipient must know the language in order to understand what is being said.... ... middle of paper ... ...le can be positive and laughing