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Guaygua leonardo vocabulary words

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Leonardo Guaygua Mejía

1. The document defines 10 terms related to language and culture: hypothesis, institution, heritage, bilingualism, descent, crucible, incidentally, reunification, May 5, and cultural pluralism. Definitions and examples are provided for each term. 2. Key terms include bilingualism (the ability to speak two languages equally well), descent (talking about a person's family background/nationality), and cultural pluralism (minority groups maintaining cultural differences while participating in the dominant society). 3. Examples reference institutions in Ecuador developing education, Quito's heritage and reputation, and bilingualism in Salasaca where two languages are spoken.

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UNIVERSIDAD TÉCNICA DE AMBATO FACUKTAD DE CIENCIAS HUMANAS Y DE LA EDUCACIÓN CARRERA DE IDIOMAS THE HISTORY OF LANGUAGE 1. Hypothesis (noun).- A possible explanation for a particular situation or condition, but which has not yet been proved to be correct. Example.- This is the first study that contradicts Darwin's invasive species hypothesis using animals. 2. Institution (noun).- A large important organization such as a university, church or bank. Example.- Some institutions have been created in Ecuador to develop Education.
3. Heritage (noun).- Something that comes or belongs to one by reason of birth; an inherited lot or portion. Example.- A good example of heritage is Quito. This city is well-known around the world too. 4. Bilingualism (noun).- Ability to speak two languages equally well. Example.- In Salasaca exists bilingualism because people there speak two languages. 5. Descent (noun).- To talk about a person’s family background, for example their nationality. Example.- All the contributors were of African descent.
6. Crucible (noun).- A pot in which metals or other substances can be melted or heated up to very high temperatures. Example.- You have to get some crucibles to destroy these irons. 7. Incidentally (adv.).- Introduce a point which is not directly relevant to what you are saying. Example.- I didn’t ask you to come. Incidentally, why have you come? 8. Reunification (noun).- The process of unifying or uniting; union. Example.- The reunification of East and West of Russia was many years ago.
9. May 5 (phrase).- The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The 5th Of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862. Example.- I will go on May 5 to Mexico to celebrate its independence. 10. Cultural pluralism (phrase).- A condition in which minority groups participate fully in the dominant society, yet maintain their cultural differences. Example.- Otavalo is a meaningful city of Cultural Pluralism.

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  • 1. UNIVERSIDAD TÉCNICA DE AMBATO FACUKTAD DE CIENCIAS HUMANAS Y DE LA EDUCACIÓN CARRERA DE IDIOMAS THE HISTORY OF LANGUAGE 1. Hypothesis (noun).- A possible explanation for a particular situation or condition, but which has not yet been proved to be correct. Example.- This is the first study that contradicts Darwin's invasive species hypothesis using animals. 2. Institution (noun).- A large important organization such as a university, church or bank. Example.- Some institutions have been created in Ecuador to develop Education.
  • 2. 3. Heritage (noun).- Something that comes or belongs to one by reason of birth; an inherited lot or portion. Example.- A good example of heritage is Quito. This city is well-known around the world too. 4. Bilingualism (noun).- Ability to speak two languages equally well. Example.- In Salasaca exists bilingualism because people there speak two languages. 5. Descent (noun).- To talk about a person’s family background, for example their nationality. Example.- All the contributors were of African descent.
  • 3. 6. Crucible (noun).- A pot in which metals or other substances can be melted or heated up to very high temperatures. Example.- You have to get some crucibles to destroy these irons. 7. Incidentally (adv.).- Introduce a point which is not directly relevant to what you are saying. Example.- I didn’t ask you to come. Incidentally, why have you come? 8. Reunification (noun).- The process of unifying or uniting; union. Example.- The reunification of East and West of Russia was many years ago.
  • 4. 9. May 5 (phrase).- The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The 5th Of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862. Example.- I will go on May 5 to Mexico to celebrate its independence. 10. Cultural pluralism (phrase).- A condition in which minority groups participate fully in the dominant society, yet maintain their cultural differences. Example.- Otavalo is a meaningful city of Cultural Pluralism.