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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... argument. 5. One argument for bilingual education is that mother-tongue instruction makes possible the recognition and perpetuation of the values of the mother country. Furthermore, immigrant children maintain a pride and identity in ...
... argument. 5. One argument for bilingual education is that mother-tongue instruction makes possible the recognition and perpetuation of the values of the mother country. Furthermore, immigrant children maintain a pride and identity in ...
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... argument on your own experience, library research, or field work in which you enter bilingual communities and workplaces and conduct interviews. 2. Have you ever been in a place where you did not speak the language? Write an essay ...
... argument on your own experience, library research, or field work in which you enter bilingual communities and workplaces and conduct interviews. 2. Have you ever been in a place where you did not speak the language? Write an essay ...
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... argument begin to take focus? Is his line of argument carried clearly throughout the essay? Where does he state his thesis? 3. Consider the case of the editorial cartoon in the UCLA student newspaper (paragraphs 17 and 18). What about ...
... argument begin to take focus? Is his line of argument carried clearly throughout the essay? Where does he state his thesis? 3. Consider the case of the editorial cartoon in the UCLA student newspaper (paragraphs 17 and 18). What about ...
Contents
LANGUAGE BASICS AND BEGINNINGS | 2 |
A Brief History of English | 19 |
Homemade Education | 35 |
Copyright | |
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