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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... example of one commonly accepted belief that could function as myth, as stereotype, and as cultural norm under different circumstances? 3. Think back to a time when you were judged by someone to be unacceptable in a certain situation ...
... example of one commonly accepted belief that could function as myth, as stereotype, and as cultural norm under different circumstances? 3. Think back to a time when you were judged by someone to be unacceptable in a certain situation ...
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... examples here? In other words, does he use examples to convince us of his position, or just to inform us? 2. How effective is the example of the Atlantic anecdote about the gentleman ordering a Yumbo? Did you find that example funny ...
... examples here? In other words, does he use examples to convince us of his position, or just to inform us? 2. How effective is the example of the Atlantic anecdote about the gentleman ordering a Yumbo? Did you find that example funny ...
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Gary Goshgarian. War an example of the Rashomon phenomenon? Can you formulate a definition for this term? 2. In ... examples of dehumanization work? That is, what device allows readers to avoid thinking about human pain? 3. At the end of ...
Gary Goshgarian. War an example of the Rashomon phenomenon? Can you formulate a definition for this term? 2. In ... examples of dehumanization work? That is, what device allows readers to avoid thinking about human pain? 3. At the end of ...
Contents
LANGUAGE BASICS AND BEGINNINGS | 2 |
A Brief History of English | 19 |
Homemade Education | 35 |
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