Brief:

Personally motivated project, I imbedded my passion for language and my knowledge from English Language A level.

My response:

Language is integral to our lives and makes us unique as humans. The words we choose can define us and have greater impact than the meaning behind them. After researching language, I found myself reflecting on the theories of Prescriptivism and Descriptivism, and how language can lead to a subconscious or unconscious reaction.

My project considers this within the context of the ‘everyday’, washing clothes. Should language be cleaned and kept to a ‘standard’? Or, should we appreciate the role of slang and informal language, embrace new words and be proud of how they shape our identities and cultures?