I’m studying and need help with a English question to help me learn.
Initial post due Wednesday by 11:59pm.
Response to TWO classmates due Friday by 11:59pm.
This week will be watching and discussing the TED Talk by linguist John McWhorter on the subject of texting and how it fits into language today.
Watch the TED Talk "Texting is Killing Language...JK!!!" by John McWhorter. After you have watched the TED Talk, answer the following questions in reply.
Here is a transcript of the TED Talk if you need to follow along or use it when you are working on your answers to the discussion questions: Transcript of McWhorter. Preview the document
Questions:
What is the speaker's main argument? Or what is his thesis?
Name at least 3 specific examples/pieces of evidence he uses to support his argument?
What was the biggest takeaway that you had from this video? What interested you the most?