1. Compare some of the linguistic theories presented in this chapter with points raised in the Chapter Six: "Language Perspectives".

1. Compare some of the linguistic theories presented in this chapter with points raised in the Chapter Six: "Language Perspectives".

Taking a position, make a claim about whether understanding of language development in the brain aids our understanding of "coming into language" as humans communicating with each other? Does it? Or does it not?
Write an essay taking a position on the connection between our scientific understanding of what happens in our brains and our social understanding of how we might communicate with each other. Integrate your ideas with those of your sources, citing correctly. 


2. Research how the Internet is influencing how we think and how it may or may not be changing our brains. This a POSITION argument.

Will the Internet be the next significant influence on our physical evolution? Does this affect our genetic heritage? How might our brains change? Or will it NOT? 
Write an essay taking a position on this topic, with supporting evidence and acknowledgement of the counterargument using the language of concession and refutation. Integrate your ideas with those of your sources, citing correctly. 


3. "Do the languages we speak shape the way we think?" Lera Boroditsky wonders (p.469). What do you think?

Write an essay responding to her question, taking a position, with supporting evidence and acknowledgement of the counterargument using the language of concession and refutation. Integrate your ideas with those of your sources, citing correctly. 
Here is Boroditsky`s TED talk: How Language Shapes the Way We Think (if you use this as a source, research how to cite media correctly). 


You should write between 8 - 10 pages for this essay