An Introduction to the Pythagorean Theorem

Lisa R. Parker

Mathematicians have labored for ages to discover relationships within triangles along with other polygons. One of the famous and beneficial relationships ended up being uncovered by the Greek mathematician called Pythagorus. He found the sides of a right triangle are related in the following way: When the lengths of each […]

The Languages of South Africa

Lisa R. Parker

The languages of South Africa depict the history and cultural diversity of not just one nation but of the continent itself. The variety of different yet often related languages used by the different tribes speaks to the diversity of human cultural development over time. Later on in its history, South […]

Math Tutoring Can Work Wonders

Lisa R. Parker

Does your child need math tutoring? It’s nothing to be ashamed of. Mathematics is one of those subjects that many people struggle with. While some people are whizzes with numerical equations, for others it seems like the instructors are speaking a foreign language. Every person’s brain is unique. For some […]

Language and American Social Identity

Lisa R. Parker

“Language shapes thoughts and emotions, determining one’s perception of reality.” Benjamin Whorf From the day that the United States won its independence, intellectual Americans have attempted to define the new identity. When we speak about American social identity these elements and names come to the mind: Religion Language Democracy Pragmatism […]

The Multidisciplinary Nature of Linguistics

Lisa R. Parker

Language is the common thread running through all human enterprise. Without a doubt the most significant invention of humanity, language makes possible the safeguarding of history, the transmission of literature and drama, and the encapsulation of philosophy. It is through language that the visual and performance arts, as well as […]