QUESTION

The linguist Robin Lakoff writes that “language uses us as much as we use

language”. She illustrates this point by focusing on the particular case of

women. She argues “that women experience linguistic discrimination in two

ways: in the way they are taught to use language, and in the way general

language use treats them”.

Respond by:

a) explaining what Lakoff means by this

b) arguing whether you agree or disagree with Lakoff and by comparing her

ideas about language and representation with other authors we have seen in the

course

Requirment

1.- LENGTH

Your essay must be min.1000 words and max.1500 words (excluding

bibliography).

2.- READINGS:

– You must use at least 3 of the main readings and 3 sections readings.

3.- CITATION STYLE

Be sure to use quotation marks when quoting directly from an author.

a) In text citations must include author’s surname, year, and page number

i) Example when citing verbatim:

According to Bourdieu (1991:45) “blablabla”

ii) Example when paraphrasing an author:

Bourdieu argues that language is a site of power (1991:45)

b) Bibliography:

Your essay must include a bibliography at the end including all the

references cited in the text.

If you are citing from the syllabus, just copy the reference from the syllabus. If

you are using other sources, following the same format.

Example:

Bourdieu, Pierre (1991) “The production and reproduction of legitimate language”

from Language and Symbolic Power

EVALUATION CRITERIA

We will assess your essay against the following two criteria:

1) Your ability to demonstrate that you have fully read and understood the

texts that you cite.

IMPORTANT!!! Citing one line from a text does NOT count as showing that

you have read and understood a text.

2) The ability to develop a coherent, well-argued, and original critical

argument.

Please use simple grammar and words.