Myths, lies, and half-truths of language usage
(Spoken CD)
Author
Contributors
Published
Chantilly, Va : Teaching Co., ©2012.
ISBN
9781598038200, 1598038206, 1490652329, 9781490652320
Physical Desc
12 audio discs (12 hr.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (vi, 147 pages ; 19 cm).
Status
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Norwood - Audiovisual | CD-BOOK 420.9 McWhorter GREAT COURSES | On Shelf |
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Published
Chantilly, Va : Teaching Co., ©2012.
Format
Spoken CD
Language
English
ISBN
9781598038200, 1598038206, 1490652329, 9781490652320
UPC
9781490652320
Notes
General Note
Compact disc.
Participants/Performers
Professor John McWhorter, Columbia University.
Description
Is English broken? Do bad grammar, slang, and illogical constructions signal a decline in standards of usage? Do e-mail and text messages corrupt the art of writing? In short, is our language going to the dogs? Taught by acclaimed linguist, author, and Professor John McWhorter of Columbia University, this course dispels the cloud of confusion that clings to English, giving you a crystal-clear view of why we use it the way we do and where it fits into the diverse languages of the world. After completing these 24 lectures, you will think about how you use English in a new way, listen to others with discernment and fascination, and take joy in speaking such a wonderfully idiosyncratic tongue.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
McWhorter, J. H. (2012). Myths, lies, and half-truths of language usage . Teaching Co..
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)McWhorter, John H. 2012. Myths, Lies, and Half-truths of Language Usage. Teaching Co.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)McWhorter, John H. Myths, Lies, and Half-truths of Language Usage Teaching Co, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)McWhorter, John H. Myths, Lies, and Half-truths of Language Usage Teaching Co., 2012.
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