Objective:Objective:
Language is a system of communication that permits us to create extremely complex individual and group identities for ourselves and others. Our language defines us in multiple ways, sometimes biased or other times inclusive. An accent, a vernacular, a pronoun, slang, emojis – these are all complexities of language. Sex and/or gender are also deeply embedded in language. For example, saying “police officer” versus “police man” or “history” versus “herstory.” And although “nurse” is a gender neutral term, it implies a stereotypical gender assumption in that field. As an English educator, there will always be an ongoing debate in my profession on a plural pronoun “they” being used for a singular person. Take this moment to dive into the sources and think deeply about the language and the (in)visibility of certain identities in particular spaces.
Readings:
● Robyn Kaur Sidhu – My Pronouns Are (after Zenaida Peterson)
● Which Is Better Latino or Latinx?
● Zenaida Peterson – My Pronouns Are Black
● Meet Sappho the Original Diva of the Ladies | The Book of Queer | discovery+
● The New York Times – BIPOC or POC? Equity or Equality? The Debate Over Language on the Left
Writings:
Academic arguments require careful reading, accurate reporting, and a conscientious commitment. Doing research is complex and should take time. Narrow your topic so the research isn’t as overwhelming. Find sources (keep a running list), evaluate those sources, analyze, synthesize ideas, and argue. Do not simply summarize your source. The sources are helping you, you are not helping the sources. Afterall, tt is your name at the top of the essay. Your claim needs to say something consequential about that important or controversial issue and be supported with valid reason. Since the rhetorical strategy is arguing, you will make a claim and provide strong evidence to support that claim.
Author: You Audience: Classmates Genre: Formal Academic Argumentative Research Style: Your Choice
Purpose: To argue a position on exclusive and/or inclusive language in a particular space.
Expectations:
● Essay Rubric
● 3 Pages Double Spaced in MLA Format (Google Doc MLA Format and Copy Template)
● Works Cited Page (4th Page)
● 2 Credible Sources from the Library Resources (SIRS Issues Researcher or Opposing Viewpoints)
● 2 In-Text Citations (1 from Each Source) Please highlight the citations in your essay.
Topic about:
● Bro
Please have the writer chooses articles from reputable journals to write the assay assignment
And include the citation and links to these articles please
