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Anthropology: Language in Society

Weekly Assignment #3 (covers Weeks 3 & 4)

You have two approximately one-page essays to write. Remember to cite your sources, include a bibliography, and use the Chicago style (see previous assignments) when doing so. Points will be deducted for lack of organization, improper or missing citations (including web pages) and references, as well as for vague and general, and unsupported, arguments.

1) Briefly summarize Holmes’ arguments in LM #6. Then, using Macaulay or any of your other readings, come up with at least one reasonable criticism of Holmes’ position.

Consider and write down all the different words you use to talk about computers and the actions you perform on computers (e.g. “I’m going to google quantum physics to help me prepare for my test tomorrow.”) How many of these words are old words put to new uses, and how many are brand new words? Why do you think this would be the case?

Related Materials:

Week 3:

The Social Art (TSA), Chapters 15, 17, 18, 22, 23, 31

Language Myths (LM) # 3, 5, 6, 16

Week 4:

The Social Art (TSA), Chapters 24-28, 32