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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... cartoon character in our ads only because it is noticeable and effective." 4 The obvious topic of the debate is cigarette advertising, but beneath the surface it signals something more interesting and broad based: the rather ...
... cartoon character in our ads only because it is noticeable and effective." 4 The obvious topic of the debate is cigarette advertising, but beneath the surface it signals something more interesting and broad based: the rather ...
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... cartoons.) Then, using Carol Cohn's ideas about gendered discourse, discuss the way each cartoon uses ideas about maleness or femaleness to communicate ideas. What postures, attitudes, or even stereotypes does the cartoon use to convey ...
... cartoons.) Then, using Carol Cohn's ideas about gendered discourse, discuss the way each cartoon uses ideas about maleness or femaleness to communicate ideas. What postures, attitudes, or even stereotypes does the cartoon use to convey ...
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... cartoon satirizing affirmative action. From Hentoff s description, does the cartoon sound offensive to you? As described, how might it have been offensive to minority students? Do you think the administration was morally and legally ...
... cartoon satirizing affirmative action. From Hentoff s description, does the cartoon sound offensive to you? As described, how might it have been offensive to minority students? Do you think the administration was morally and legally ...
Contents
LANGUAGE BASICS AND BEGINNINGS | 2 |
A Brief History of English | 19 |
Homemade Education | 35 |
Copyright | |
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