Summary
“Language is power, in ways more literal than most people think. When we speak, we exercise the power of language to transform reality. Why don't more of us realize the connection between language and power?”
I chose the first quote on the syllabus and the quote I believed to be what represents English the most. I chose this quote because it gives a clear gist of why we should learn the language. Language is a power because it provides us with the opportunity to communicate our thoughts and actions to one another. Without language, human beings can't express their work process, and in turn, become less efficient in the process.
With language being consistently changing, I believe keeping up with English class is more important than ever. This Is why I chose this quote, to express the importance of learning language.
Where I’m From
It was very interesting how you discussed not only the importance of language but also the fact that you mentioned that it is constantly changing.