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Language and Linguistic Diversity in the US: An Introduction,Used
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This highly engaging textbook presents a linguistic view of the history, society, and culture of the United States. It discusses the many languages and forms of language that have been used in the US including standard and nonstandard forms of English, creoles, Native American languages, and immigrant languages from across the globe and shows how this distribution and diversity of languages has helped shape and define America as well as an American identity. The volume introduces the basic concepts of sociolinguistics and the politics of language through cohesive, uptodate and accessible coverage of such key topics as dialectal development and the role of English as the majority language, controversies concerning language use in society, languages other than English used in the US, and the policies that have directly or indirectly influenced language use.These topics are presented in such a way that students can examine the inherent diversity of the communicative systems used in the United States as both a form of cultural enrichment and as the basis for sociopolitical conflict. The author team outlines the different viewpoints on contemporary issues surrounding language in the US and contextualizes these issues within linguistic facts, to help students think critically and formulate logical discussions. To provide opportunities for further examination and debate, chapters are organized around key misconceptions or questions ('I don't have an accent' or 'Immigrants don't want to learn English'), bringing them to the forefront for readers to address directly.Language and Linguistic Diversity in the US is a fresh and unique take on a widely taught topic. It is ideal for students from a variety of disciplines or with no prior knowledge of the field, and a useful text for introductory courses on language in the US, American English, language variation, language ideology, and sociolinguistics.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Language and Linguistic Diversity in the US: An Introduction'? A: The book explores the history, society, and culture of the United States through a linguistic lens, discussing the various languages and forms of language used in the US, including English dialects, Native American languages, and immigrant languages.
- Q: Who is the author of this textbook? A: The textbook is authored by Susan Tamasi.
- Q: What are the key themes covered in the book? A: Key themes include sociolinguistics, dialectal development, language politics, and the impact of language diversity on American identity.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, 'Language and Linguistic Diversity in the US' is ideal for students from various disciplines or those with no prior knowledge of linguistics.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 400 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this textbook? A: The textbook was published on January 12, 2015.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does this book address any misconceptions about language in the US? A: Yes, the chapters are organized around key misconceptions and questions, encouraging readers to engage with these issues directly.
- Q: What disciplines can benefit from this textbook? A: This textbook can benefit students studying linguistics, sociology, cultural studies, and education, among others.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the first edition of the textbook.