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Course InformationCourse Description: ENG 220. Introduction to Language and Culture (3).  Introduction to the study of language with a particular focus on American Englishes, including the history of American English. Focus is on cultural influence on language across the US and how the use of language is associated with power. Study of the basic building blocks of language. Study of variations of language across cultures and contexts, including contemporary and historical spoken, written, and digital registers and genres of American English. Examination of the effects of technology, culture, and context on language. Textbook & Course MaterialsRequired TextOur text for this course is the FREE, OER text More Than Words. You may access this text by clicking the Textbook tab in the course navigation. You may order a printed version of the text Links to an external site., but please keep in mind that you will need the digital version to access digital interactive content, such as videos.All other materials will be provided for you free of charge within the course via  open links to internet sources and sources available via the YC Library.

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Open Textbooks for Rural AZ Publishing Template

Subject:

Education

Level:

Community College / Lower Division, College / Upper Division

Material Type:

Full Course

Author:

Karen Palmer

Date Added:

12/10/2022