ENG – 350 Module 1 Tasks

Can you help me understand this English question?

I need someone to complete two tasks:

Initial Post due in 6 hours: It should be at least 2 paragraphs.

Preview the two sample papers.

It is important that you are familiar with the requirements of the final project in order to adequately prepare for each milestone and continue to refine and improve on your ideas as you learn more about the application of the English language. You will not be analyzing the literature or the writing represented by your two selections; rather, you will be using the two selections to analyze and critique samples of language usage that show how the language itself has evolved between the selections’ two composition dates.

The purpose of your research project is to analyze and critique how the English language has evolved during the time period between your two selections.

There are two parts to your final project. First, you will create an analysis and critique paper on how the English language has changed. Then, you will reflect on the process and impact of your analysis on your personal use of language.

You will begin by selecting two different pieces to analyze for key linguistic principles and their use of the English language. Your choice can be two written pieces, two spoken pieces, or a combination of the two (one of each). The pieces you choose must come from different time periods in order to explore the historical influence on language. Pieces should originate at least 10 years apart from each other.

Note: The more different the language in your two selections, the easier your research project will be. Avoid choosing two selections that represent the same regional dialect unless their language usage reflects big changes. For example, the language of two Midwesterners would be too similar. However, depending on the historical period, for one the word “salty” references a flavor while for a contemporary internet user, it’s slang for “agitated” or “angry.”

Submit the following two parts in one post:

Introduce yourself to the class and share any thoughts or concerns you have about the final project or about this course. Then, discuss how you think environmental, historical, or cultural influences have shaped your use of the English language.

Using the Final Project Guidelines and Rubric document and the Final Project Review Worksheet document, address the following:

• Which two pieces of written or spoken work are you interested in analyzing for your final project?
  • Dracula by Bram Stoker published May 26, 1897
  • Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice published May 5, 1976
• What past experiences will help you in your critique and analysis?

Please cite all resources in MLA format.

Two Peer Posts due on 1/12/20: These posts should be at least 1 paragraph in length. They should also be written as though I am having a conversation with my peer. I will share a link to the peer posts after I have selected a tutor.

In your response posts, select one person to respond to who has chosen written or spoken works that are obviously different from yours, and select a second person to respond to whose selections are similar to yours.

Explain the similarities and differences you see in their selections compared with your selections.

Additionally, offer advice in which you identify critical elements of the final project that could be difficult to address using the selected pieces of work.

Refer to the Discussion Rubric for directions on completing these discussions.