Shakira Research Essay
Content 60%
1) Information about the language and culture of the place/places
where the singer has lived (15%)
2) Information about the singer’s life and how it is that he or
She came to be bi-or trilingual (15%)
3) Information about how the singer uses language in his or
her songs. Does she code-switch? Does he use one language for
some songs and one language for other songs? If so, is there
a distinct style, rhythm or accompaniment to songs in one of the
languages? If you want to use this section to address anything else
about the music, feel free. (15%)
4) Why did you choose this person? What is it about this music or this
singer that appeals to you? This is the only part of the paper where you can
use “I.” The rest of the paper should be written objectively without
inserting personal observations. (15%)
English 25%
You will be graded on your academic writing: syntax, spelling,
coherence, cohesion and clarity of language. I do not like
ornate and convoluted sentences. Keep your writing clean, direct and clear. Read it out loud and pretend that a14-year-old with an IQ of 150 is listening to you. If that 14-year-old does not understand, it is likely that you have “over” written.
Structure 15%
The sections listed above in content should be clearly divided
through the use of paragraphs. Each paragraph should begin with an
introductory sentence and end with a sentence that has summative
characteristics.
A possible structure:
Introduction – Shakira……..Colombia and the United States…..Spanish, English and
Arabic
Colombia – Spanish is the majority language…..immigrant population….
Minority languages
Shakira – Shakira was born to parents that…….spoke her languages _____…
was discovered…..moved to the United States
Language use – as a child Shakira sang …..after moving to the United States……
Sings in Spanish…….
I – Since I was a little girl, I have listened to Shakira……Since then I have
started listening to other music that……
Conclusion
FLNG 355 Bilingualism in North America Instructor James Morris
FINAL PAPER
Instructions from syllabus:
Final Paper: The final paper will be about one of the bilingual singers/musical groups that have been studied in class OR are in the list of singers in the syllabus. The investigation must address the circumstances of the singer’s life that made the singer bilingual/multilingual with focus upon the history and politics of the region where he or she lived and the events that created situations of diglossia or that might have caused his or her family to migrate. The paper can also contrast cultures and rhythms as evidenced in the body of the artist’s repertoire. The paper must be typed, double-spaced, MLA or APA style and should be turned in to the assignment page on the class Bblearn site. All papers will go through a system that checks for plagiarism. Due date is listed on syllabus
Length and research: 3-5 pages; three sources
Grading Rubric:
Content
60%
1) Information about the language and culture of the place/places
where the singer has lived (15%)
2) Information about the singer’s life and how it is that he or
She came to be bi-or trilingual (15%)
3) Information about how the singer uses language in his or
her songs. Does she code-switch? Does he use one language for
some songs and one language for other songs? If so, is there
a distinct style, rhythm or accompaniment to songs in one of the
languages? If you want to use this section to address anything else
about the music, feel free. (15%)
4) Why did you choose this person? What is it about this music or this
singer that appeals to you? This is the only part of the paper where you can
use “I.” The rest of the paper should be written objectively without
inserting personal observations. (15%)
English 25%
You will be graded on your academic writing: syntax, spelling,
coherence, cohesion and clarity of language. I do not like
ornate and convoluted sentences. Keep your writing clean, direct and clear. Read it out loud and pretend that a14-year-old with an IQ of 150 is listening to you. If that 14-year-old does not understand, it is likely that you have “over” written.
Structure 15%
The sections listed above in content should be clearly divided
through the use of paragraphs. Each paragraph should begin with an
introductory sentence and end with a sentence that has summative
characteristics.
A possible structure:
Introduction – Shakira……..Colombia and the United States…..Spanish, English and
Arabic
Colombia – Spanish is the majority language…..immigrant population….
Minority languages
Shakira – Shakira was born to parents that…….spoke her languages _____…
was discovered…..moved to the United States
Language use – as a child Shakira sang …..after moving to the United States……
Sings in Spanish…….
I – Since I was a little girl, I have listened to Shakira……Since then I have
started listening to other music that……
Conclusion