- Volume 10, Number 1 (2023)
"MAPPING THE USE OF NEGATION MARKERS ACROSS LAMNSO DISCOURSE
Katherine Marie Anderson
This paper investigates the syntactic presentation and distribution of negative markers in the Bantu language of Lamnso, with a focus on the negation particles yo' and la'. Using the Principles and Parameters Theory and analyzing the Lamnso tense system, the study reveals that yo' operates as a free morpheme generated below the TP and above the VP in all contexts of time-specifications (tenses) at the D-Structure, while la' remains constantly generated below the TP within the Conditional Phrase (ConP). Negation is a grammatical phenomenon employing free morphemes, and in-situ generations involve no movement, while ex-situ generations involve a head transformational...
MORE THAN A GAME: DECODING THE CULTURAL TAPESTRY WOVEN BY LEBRON AND BASKETBALL
Samuel Alexander Harper
This article analyzes the cultural impact of the documentary film "More Than a Game" on African American communities. The film showcases the life of LeBron James and his teammates during their high school years in Akron, Ohio, highlighting the significance of community, race, and class elements in documentary filmmaking. The article critically examines negative media portrayals of African American males and argues that documentaries, such as "More Than a Game," offer a different perspective on African American male experiences. The documentary provides truthful narratives about these communities that are often muted by mainstream media institutions. Moreover, the analysis highlights the...
REVOLUTIONIZING NARRATIVES: THE SIGNIFICANCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA FOR #BLACKONCAMPUS MOVEMENTS
Yasmin Al-Mansoori
this study examines the marginalization of the Black identity at predominantly white college campuses through the analysis of Twitter messages related to the #BlackOnCampus movement that emerged in 2015. Using qualitative research and textual analysis, the study identifies two primary themes: the challenging of Black excellence and the misrepresentation of diversity. The identity negotiation theory is applied to analyze the correlation between the Twitter conversations and their impact on racial representation in society. In addition, the study explores the intersection of race and classism and how it affects social media usage. The findings reveal the harsh realities faced by Black...
INSTANT MESSAGING DYNAMICS: UNRAVELING THE LINGUISTIC CHANGES IN JORDAN WITH WHATSAPP
Alexander Campbell
This study explores the impact of WhatsApp on communication and language use among people in Jordan. Data was collected through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews conducted with educationalists and fathers from the local society. The study analyzed the nature and frequency of WhatsApp use and found that younger users were more likely to use the application, which could be due to their obsession with it. The popularity of WhatsApp was attributed to its low cost, practicality, and popularity among poor or rich Arabs. However, some users expressed concerns about its potential negative effects, such as reducing physical communication, causing human addiction,...