Keeping it Real: Self-Discovery, Immigration, & Between-ness

Author Bio

Born in 1972 in a little town named Wichita Falls, Texas. Relocated to California when she was 10 years old. Divorced mother of 5 adult children, grandmother of two. Major in Sociology with intention to attend School of Dentistry.

Educating a Gen X: Linguistics With A Twist & Twang

by Vanessa Davis

How to pronounce my name using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA):

Vanessa: /vəˈnɛsə/ (meaning "Butterfly")

Davis: /deɪvəs/

Essay Key Terms & Definitions:

Language Variety: Various dialects of any language, including English.
Gen X: Any person born between 1965 to 1980 may be considered to be of "Generation X".
Twang: Accent from the culturally "Southern" area of the U.S.
Speech Community: How language is used within a particular shared cultural group.

Educating A GenX

Author Bio

Born in Torrance, California as a 1st generation immigrant.

I moved to Rancho Cucamonga where I have resided since 2001.

My life has changed drastically since 2020 and I am grateful for my recent college journey.

Hotel California

by Ayaz Rahman

How to pronounce my name using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA):

Ayaz: /ɑjɑz/

Rahman: /rɑˈmɑn/

Essay Key Terms & Definitions:

Desi: People who derive from the Indian subcontinent.
Zindabaad: A word of pride within the Urdu language, used as a cultural rallying cry in Pakistan
Syed: A social title used to describe descendants of the Prophet Muhammed (PBUH)

Hotel California

Author Bio

I was born in 2002 and have resided in Watts, CA for most of my life.

I am the youngest of 5 children. I have 3 sisters and 1 brother.

I have my own business selling vintage clothing, specifically t-shirts, and have been doing this for 3 years.

I enjoy listening to music, gaming and, of course, t-shirts.

What is wrong with my Spanish?

by Jason Menjivar

How to pronounce my name using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA):

Jason: /ʤeɪsən/

Menjivar: /meɪnʤivɑr/

Essay Key Terms & Definitions:

Speech Community: A group of people who share similar uses, ideas, and norms of language(s).
Communicative Competence: The ability to use and interpret language in a stylistically and culturally appropriate manner.
Minoritized: A group of people (that may actual number in the majority) who are made to feel inferior, and excluded from opportunities by dominant groups, such that they are put into a disempowered position.

What is Wrong With My Spanish - Jason Menjivar

Author Bio

Proud Mexican American, and born in 2000. She will soon be a first-generation graduate with a degree in Early Childhood Education.

Between Languages

by Jennifer Mora

How to pronounce my name using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA):

Jennifer: /dʒɛnɪfər/

Mora: /mɔːrə/

Essay Key Terms & Definitions:

Speech Community: A group of people who share common language norms and practices.
Communicative Competence: This the effort required to produce or understand a message in a given context.

Between Languages

Author Bio

Born in 2004 and raised in Carson, California.

I am currently an undergraduate Psychology major planning to graduate in the Fall of 2025.

The vast world of Education has given me passion and allowed me to pursue happiness.

Family of Education

by Kyle McCoy

How to pronounce my name using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA):

Kyle: /kaɪl/

McCoy: /məˈkɔi/

Essay Key Terms & Definitions:

Communicative Burden: The responsibility of each person to use communication effectively.
Language Ideology: A person's idea of language that shaped through their cultural experiences.
Speech Community: The different ways of using words in different groups worldwide.

ENG 317 Linguistic Autobiography

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