Month: September 2025

Choose ONE of the following topics and write a 500 word paper. The paper does not need to be structured (i.e., do not include an ‘introduction’ or ‘conclusion’ section). Remember to use APA to cite/quote either the lecture or textbook. You will submit the reflection paper via Turnitin. 

Textbook: An Introduction to Sociolinguistics Book by Janet Holmes NOTE: the examples you provide will not count towards the word length 

Topic #2: Select two high-profile figures. One of these people should be male, and the other should be female. 

Next, review some quotations/speeches from the people you have selected. 

How much does their speech conform to expectations according to their sex’ How much does it deviate’ 

Do you believe that the person’s conformity with/deviation from certain gender norms helps to achieve any larger goals’ 

What role do other elements (e.g., topic, audience, etc.) play in affecting their style of speech’