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English in America: A Linguistic History

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Follow a Professor of Linguistics to trace the history of our language from the Jamestown settlement to our modern era of mass immigration, globalization, and Internet communication.

Syllabus

  • 01: Defining American English Dialects
  • 02: The Foundations of American English
  • 03: From English in America to American English
  • 04: The Rise of American Language Standards
  • 05: Where Is General American English?
  • 06: Mapping American Dialects
  • 07: Ethnicity and American English
  • 08: African American English
  • 09: 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?
  • By This Professor

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Natalie Schilling, PhD

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