Exploring LanguageGary Goshgarian "Exploring Language, 8th Edition, collects 84 selections in nine chapters to focus on some provocative aspects of American culture as they are revealed by language. Among the timely topics: the media and bias, computers and writing, black English, gender differences, "warspeak," advertising (as manipulation or art?), political double talk, and bilingualism."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved |
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... speech. What is the effect of this device? Why do you think the speaker uses it so much? WRITING ASSIGNMENTS 1. Using the cues in this speech, write a biography of this candidate that he might include in a campaign brochure. Include ...
... speech. What is the effect of this device? Why do you think the speaker uses it so much? WRITING ASSIGNMENTS 1. Using the cues in this speech, write a biography of this candidate that he might include in a campaign brochure. Include ...
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... speech every time he or she chooses to walk across campus. Regulating vilifying speech that cannot be anticipated or avoided would not preclude announced speeches and rallies — situations that would give minority-group members and their ...
... speech every time he or she chooses to walk across campus. Regulating vilifying speech that cannot be anticipated or avoided would not preclude announced speeches and rallies — situations that would give minority-group members and their ...
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... speech should not be protected by the First Amendment? What is the logic of his argument? What evidence does he ... speech as contrary to the democratic spirit of pluralism and tolerance. Write a paper in which you argue that hate speech ...
... speech should not be protected by the First Amendment? What is the logic of his argument? What evidence does he ... speech as contrary to the democratic spirit of pluralism and tolerance. Write a paper in which you argue that hate speech ...
Contents
LANGUAGE BASICS AND BEGINNINGS | 2 |
A Brief History of English | 19 |
Homemade Education | 35 |
Copyright | |
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