Academic and Professional Communications 100

Picture books for engaging peace and social justice with children

A look at how humour can mask depression. Look at language use in the article. Consider the examples used.

language is not neutral topic: digital design: photo-shopping of woman in 72 seconds

language is not neutral: persuasive spoken word text about education. Referencing many others to highlight his key points.

Language is not neutral: Those who are inspired and those who inspire...what type of person are you... Suli Breaks spoken word text lots of interesting language use.

study habit tips for those struggling with time management and motivation etc

study habits tips for those struggling with study and time management.

A different way of looking at alternative uses of language. In this case the 'like' on Facebook as a tool of language and communication. How 'liking' something changes your experience of the tool.

Language is not neutral example: A review of a children's book about a family that openly carry guns in their day to day lives. Promotes their right for self defence.

Language is not neutral: review of a book. Content is very controversial in terms of language use. No need to read the book, just look at the blurb text and comments from others on this page to get an idea of how language can spark a reaction.

Language is not neutral example: interesting interpretation of Harry Potter with references to other primary texts.

Modernist style house. Real estate ad with interesting use of language and persuasion. Would be interesting to look at in conjunction with the pocast on modernism vs postmodernism... or for architecture or construction students.