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English in America: A Linguistic History

Natalie Schilling
3.74/5 (183 ratings)
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Think about this: How would you address a group of two or more people? Would your default terminology be: ”you all,” “yous,” ”you lot,” “you guys,” “you’uns,” “yinz,” “you,” “y’all,” or something else? Would that change depending on whom you were talking to or where you were using it? What do you call a long sandwich that contains cold cuts and vegetables? Is it a “sub,” “grinder,” “hoagie,” “hero,” “poor boy,” “bomber,” “Italian sandwich,” or something else? Your answers can provide revealing insights about who you are, where you grew up or live now, and your social, economic, and educational background.

1. Defining American English Dialects
2. The Foundations of American English
3. From English in America to American English
4. The Rise of American Language Standards
5. Where Is General American English?
6. Mapping American Dialects
7. Ethnicity and American English
8. African American English
9. Mobility, Media, and Contemporary English
10. The History of American Language Policy
11. Latino Language and Dialects in America
12. Where Is American English Headed?
Format:
Audible Audio
Pages:
6 pages
Publication:
2016
Publisher:
The Teaching Company
Edition:
Language:
eng
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English in America: A Linguistic History

Natalie Schilling
3.74/5 (183 ratings)
Read Download
Think about this: How would you address a group of two or more people? Would your default terminology be: ”you all,” “yous,” ”you lot,” “you guys,” “you’uns,” “yinz,” “you,” “y’all,” or something else? Would that change depending on whom you were talking to or where you were using it? What do you call a long sandwich that contains cold cuts and vegetables? Is it a “sub,” “grinder,” “hoagie,” “hero,” “poor boy,” “bomber,” “Italian sandwich,” or something else? Your answers can provide revealing insights about who you are, where you grew up or live now, and your social, economic, and educational background.

1. Defining American English Dialects
2. The Foundations of American English
3. From English in America to American English
4. The Rise of American Language Standards
5. Where Is General American English?
6. Mapping American Dialects
7. Ethnicity and American English
8. African American English
9. Mobility, Media, and Contemporary English
10. The History of American Language Policy
11. Latino Language and Dialects in America
12. Where Is American English Headed?
Format:
Audible Audio
Pages:
6 pages
Publication:
2016
Publisher:
The Teaching Company
Edition:
Language:
eng
ISBN10:
ISBN13:
kindle Asin:

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