Reflection on Justice

LING 472: Reflection on Justice

due on Thursday, April 28, 8:00 am, Discussion Post

Preparation

 Think about your original definition of justice from the first short writing. Now that this whole class is over, it is time to reflect back on it. Bring in a well-argued page of writing (400 words) in which you address the following two questions:

o How was your definition of justice changed?

o What does your understanding of justice have to do with language?

Feel free to bring examples of (linguistic) discrimination from your personal life to strengthen your argument

Make sure that your claims are well supported by linguistic evidence and examples

Readings: (Available on Perusall)

Go to perusall.com > Login > Enroll in course > Course code: RODRIGUEZ-9VZZ4.

Note: even if your definition hasn’t changed much, do not copy paste your original first assignment.

Guidelines

· For your initial post, try to restrict yourself to 400 words. Someone else will need to be able to read your full argument fairly quickly.

· Your piece does not have to include references to sources, but you may refer to sources if you wish. You can assume that the reader is familiar with everything we have read together in this class, as well as all topics that we have covered in lecture and section.

· Show up early or on time. If you miss the first set of comments, this will mess up your exam and part of what you were supposed to contribute will be missing.

· Bear in mind that you may choose to write about any of the class material pertaining to the topic (as well as material from other modules) — so it would be a good idea to review your notes and the lecture slides before Wednesday.