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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... define bilingual education? What does he feel is its biggest flaw? Drawing from your own experience, do you agree with him? Explain your answer. 6. Why does Hayakawa claim that there is "profound racism" in the amendment creating the ...
... define bilingual education? What does he feel is its biggest flaw? Drawing from your own experience, do you agree with him? Explain your answer. 6. Why does Hayakawa claim that there is "profound racism" in the amendment creating the ...
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... your own words, try to explain the phenomenon of hidden gender. Had you ever thought about the concept before? Did ... answer. 6. Do you think the results of the hidden gender game would be different were players asked to determine which ...
... your own words, try to explain the phenomenon of hidden gender. Had you ever thought about the concept before? Did ... answer. 6. Do you think the results of the hidden gender game would be different were players asked to determine which ...
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... Explain. 5. What are some other possible explanations for the rise of uptalk? Which theory do you think best explains this "dialect shift"? Use specific examples from the essay in your ... answer. RHETORICAL CONSIDERATIONS 1. Consider ...
... Explain. 5. What are some other possible explanations for the rise of uptalk? Which theory do you think best explains this "dialect shift"? Use specific examples from the essay in your ... answer. RHETORICAL CONSIDERATIONS 1. Consider ...
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LANGUAGE BASICS AND BEGINNINGS | 2 |
A Brief History of English | 19 |
Homemade Education | 35 |
Copyright | |
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